Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer – AI Rack-Scale Infra

Socket.dev

Round Rock (TX)

On-site

USD 176,000 - 242,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Dell Technologies seeks a Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer, Custom AI Infrastructure Solutions to own complex mechanical designs for AI infrastructure, conduct analyses, and prepare test plans validating function and reliability. You will coordinate with manufacturing to resolve build issues and contribute to scalable, high-performance systems.

The role focuses on high-density rack architectures, air and liquid cooling, and optimization for performance, manufacturability, and serviceability,

Qualifications

12+ years of electro-mechanical product development experience.
Proven expertise in high-density data center infrastructure design.
Strong background in air and liquid cooling technologies.
Proficiency with Creo, SolidWorks, or similar 3D CAD tools.
Experience applying engineering analysis (FEA) to drive design decisions.
Familiarity with AI-enabled engineering tools and automation.

Responsibilities

Lead design and development of customized AI infrastructure hardware for enterprise customers.
Own mechanical and thermal design execution from concept through production.
Develop high-density rack architectures and cooling systems optimizing performance and manufacturability.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges and accelerate deployment at scale.
Drive innovation through advanced analysis, prototyping, and AI-enabled tooling.