Senior Mechanical Engineer

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 136,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Sunnyvale to lead hands-on design of rack-mounted networking products from concept to release. You will work independently on projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products on aggressive schedules.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, 8+ years in electro-mechanical design, proficiency with SolidWorks, tolerance analysis and GD&T, and experience with sheet metal and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Approximately 8+ years of relevant experience in electro‑mechanical product design.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD tools; SolidWorks preferred.
• Experience performing tolerance analysis; working knowledge of GD&T.
• Experience with sheet metal design and low‑to‑mid‑volume manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with ECAD–MCAD collaboration workflows (IDF or equivalent).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project schedules.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical solutions for rack‑mounted networking systems from concept through production.
• Evaluate and integrate new technologies in cooling, interconnects, and other relevant areas to support the development of future HPE networking products.
• Own the mechanical execution of assigned projects or subsystems, including design reviews, BOM creation, prototype validation, and ECO implementation.
• Drive project‑level mechanical decisions within established system architecture, design guidelines, and best practices.
• Translate system requirements into detailed mechanical designs and unit‑level specifications.
• Identify technical risks, technical interdependencies, and manufacturability concerns, and propose mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate closely with electrical, thermal, manufacturing, compliance, and supply‑chain teams to resolve cross‑functional technical issues.
• Leverage established Juniper legacy designs and HPE mechanical standards, adapting them as needed for new platforms.

Skills

3D CAD

Tolerance analysis

GD&T

Sheet metal design

ECAD-MCAD

Priority management

Communication

Project execution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

EPDM

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer

This role has been designed as ‘’Onsite’ with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.

Who We Are:

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description:

Reporting to the Head of the Mechanical Engineering team, the Mechanical Engineer III is a hands‑on individual contributor responsible for the mechanical design and execution of rack‑mounted networking products from concept through RTM. This role requires the ability to work independently on assigned projects while collaborating closely with cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑quality products on aggressive schedules.

Key responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical solutions for rack‑mounted networking systems from concept through production.
• Evaluate and integrate new technologies in cooling, interconnects, and other relevant areas to support the development of future HPE networking products.
• Own the mechanical execution of assigned projects or subsystems, including design reviews, BOM creation, prototype validation, and ECO implementation.
• Drive project‑level mechanical decisions within established system architecture, design guidelines, and best practices.
• Translate system requirements into detailed mechanical designs and unit‑level specifications.
• Identify technical risks, technical interdependencies, and manufacturability concerns, and propose mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate closely with electrical, thermal, manufacturing, compliance, and supply‑chain teams to resolve cross‑functional technical issues.
• Leverage established Juniper legacy designs and HPE mechanical standards, adapting them as needed for new platforms.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Approximately 8+ years of relevant experience in electro‑mechanical product design.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD tools; SolidWorks preferred.
• Experience performing tolerance analysis; working knowledge of GD&T.
• Experience with sheet metal design and low‑to‑mid‑volume manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with ECAD–MCAD collaboration workflows (IDF or equivalent).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project schedules.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of EPDM or similar PDM systems.
• Exposure to FEA and basic structural analysis techniques.
• Understanding of thermal design, thermal profiling, and system‑level cooling concepts.
• Familiarity with advanced cooling technologies, including liquid cooling.
• Knowledge of NEBS, EMI/EMC, safety, and other regulatory compliance requirements.
• Experience with networking, server, or storage platforms.

What We Can Offer You

Health & Wellbeing: We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development: We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion: We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

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Job

Engineering Job Level: TCP_05

Salary

The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level. – United States of America: Annual Salary USD 135,500 - 275,000 in California. The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered.

Benefits

Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html

Equal Employment Opportunity

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