Senior Mechanical Engineer - Onsite, Rack Networking

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

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