Senior Mechanical Designer, High-Speed IO for Data Centers

Energy Jobline ZR; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS) in Santa Clara, CA seeks a Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer focused on data center IO hardware.

You will conceptualize, design, verify and qualify hardware to integrate IO connectors into customer systems, ensuring manufacturability and meeting electrical, mechanical and environmental requirements. You will lead design reviews, perform FMEA and tolerancing, work with vendors and manufacturing, and mentor teams while collaborating with global partners to

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in a Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven knowledge & experience in mechanical analysis. (Static & dynamic loading, torsion, compression, tension).
• Proven knowledge & experience with risk assessment, and mitigation in designs.
• Proficiency in the use of CAD software for design and concepting (SolidWorks , Spaceclaim)
• Proficiency in static and dynamic load analysis using FEA tools (ANSYS )
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing principles, Material selection, and Statistical Engineering methods.
• Understanding and experience with mechanical & environmental testing.
• Ability to work effectively within a project team and to direct the activity of others as needed.
• Bonus Skills: Familiarity with Data Center Infrastructure, such as: Rack and Chassis design; Blade and rack server configurations; Switches, routers, and network topologies; Power distribution units (PDUs) and UPS systems; server and switch assembly, integration, and validation.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, design, and develop hardware needed to integrate IO connectors into customer systems, from initial proposal to successful tooling and product qualifications.
• Perform Design FMEA, Tolerance Analysis, Design for Manufacturability, FEA, and Risk Analysis.
• Work with Marketing and the customer to define customer needs and functional performance requirements. Assess technical risk.
• Work with internal and external (vendor) manufacturing disciplines including Stamping, Plating, Molding, and Assembly to optimize design for production processes.
• Lead product design reviews.
• Verify accuracy of product drawings and ensure proper usage of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
• Work with Materials Engineering to define metal and polymer material choices based on requirements associated with performance, pricing, and global sourcing.
• Work closely with customers during development of the hardware, Present product concepts to customers early in development cycle, interpret feedback, and incorporate any revised requirements into the design.
• Provide input in defining Product, Application, and Packaging specifications.
• Provide input in defining verification and product qualification test plans.
• Manage the resolution of first article inspections.
• Work closely with NPI and manufacturing engineering to ensure products are transitioned to the manufacturing
• Interact with global associates as is needed during product development and provide mentorship as is appropriate.

Skills

Mechanical analysis

CAD (SolidWorks)

FEA (ANSYS)

Geometric Dimensioning

Material selection

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

SpaceClaim

ANSYS

Job description

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS) in Santa Clara, CA seeks a Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer focused on data center IO hardware.

You will conceptualize, design, verify and qualify hardware to integrate IO connectors into customer systems, ensuring manufacturability and meeting electrical, mechanical and environmental requirements. You will lead design reviews, perform FMEA and tolerancing, work with vendors and manufacturing, and mentor teams while collaborating with global partners to