Senior Mechanical Engineer, AI Hardware & Thermal Design

OpenAI; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 273,000 - 455,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

OpenAI is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer for its Hardware team in San Francisco. You will lead mechanical design from chip/package to system level, ensuring reliability and efficiency for AI workloads.

You will collaborate across thermal, mechanical, electrical, and software teams, with a hybrid work model and relocation assistance. The role requires 7+ years in IT hardware design, strong CAD/FEA skills, and hands-on testing experience in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
• 7+ years of industry experience in mechanical design, simulation, and validation for IT hardware.
• Proficiency in CAD tools and FEA.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design, materials, manufacturing methods, and test procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design for AI supercomputer product in the data center application.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to design and optimize thermal solutions for data center hardware, including chips, power modules, and system-level cooling architectures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate thermal management strategies into hardware design, from concept to mass production.
• Design and validate mechanical systems, including chassis, enclosures, cooling systems, and high-power connections, ensuring alignment with performance and reliability standards.
• Perform 3D modeling, FEA, tolerance analysis, and prototyping, ensuring manufacturability and adherence to strict quality requirements.
• Conduct mechanical testing, including vibration, shock, and thermal cycling, to ensure long-term reliability under extreme operating conditions.

Skills

CAD tools

FEA

Mechanical design

Thermal analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

OpenAI is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer for its Hardware team in San Francisco. You will lead mechanical design from chip/package to system level, ensuring reliability and efficiency for AI workloads.

You will collaborate across thermal, mechanical, electrical, and software teams, with a hybrid work model and relocation assistance. The role requires 7+ years in IT hardware design, strong CAD/FEA skills, and hands-on testing experience in a fast-paced environment.