Senior Mechanical Architect - IT Rack & Enclosure Systems

SYNNEX Corporation; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 160,000 - 202,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

401K with match

Paid Holidays, Vacation & Sick Days

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Mental Health Care

Perks at Work

LEAP Program

MyFlexPay

Job summary

Hyve Solutions seeks a seasoned Mechanical Architect to lead the design of rack systems, server enclosures, and IT hardware. You will define mechanical architectures, ensure product integrity, and drive design excellence from concept to production.

You will guide CAD modeling (SolidWorks/ Creo/ CATIA), perform FEA analyses, and collaborate with electrical, thermal, and manufacturing teams to ensure manufacturability and serviceability. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in mechanical design and architecture.
• Expert-level proficiency in 3D CAD software and PDM/PLM systems.
• DFM/ DFA/ DFC principles.
• Strong understanding of thermal management in IT enclosures.
• Experience with sheet metal fabrication, molding, casting.
• FEA experience and interpretation of results.
• Knowledge of industry standards (EIA, UL, IEC).
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to lead design projects in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptualization, design, and development of mechanical architectures for rack systems, server enclosures, storage solutions, and other IT infrastructure products.
• Define and document mechanical specifications, design requirements, and performance criteria for new products and product enhancements.
• Conduct feasibility studies, trade-off analyses, and risk assessments for various mechanical design approaches.
• Perform detailed mechanical design, material selection, and analysis using CAD software and FEA tools.
• Collaborate closely with electrical, thermal, manufacturing, and supply chain teams for manufacturability, assembly, and serviceability.
• Develop and execute design verification and validation plans, including prototyping, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for mechanical design processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and new technologies in mechanical design for IT hardware.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior mechanical engineers.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables for mechanical design activities.

Skills

Rack systems

Server enclosures

3D CAD

DFM/ DFA/ DFC

Thermal management

FEA

Cross-functional teamwork

Mentoring

Project leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

CATIA

PDM/PLM systems

Job description

Hyve Solutions seeks a seasoned Mechanical Architect to lead the design of rack systems, server enclosures, and IT hardware. You will define mechanical architectures, ensure product integrity, and drive design excellence from concept to production.

You will guide CAD modeling (SolidWorks/ Creo/ CATIA), perform FEA analyses, and collaborate with electrical, thermal, and manufacturing teams to ensure manufacturability and serviceability. Strong leadership and communication are essential.