Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer - Data Center Cooling

Archer; United States; On-site; USD 146,000 - 306,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short/long term disability

Life insurance and AD&D

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Flextime and commuter benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

Wellness programs

Job summary

Archer collaborates with Oracle to recruit a Senior Mechanical Engineer for the design and development of mechanical systems, enclosures, and packaging in data center hardware. You will shape CAD-driven strategies, mentor cross-functional teams, and define manufacturing processes from concept to production.

The role emphasizes reliability testing, CFD-enabled thermal management, and innovation leadership, aligning with global standards and supplier partnerships to drive cost-effective production.

Responsibilities

• Leads and sets direction for the architectural design and development of highly complex electronic parts, components, board layout and board planning, and mechanical systems, ensuring cutting-edge reliability, performance, and manufacturability.
• Establishes and drives long-term mechanical design strategies for next-generation server architectures, defining cooling methodologies and mechanical frameworks from concept to production.
• Contributes to the technical vision and sets best practices for the use of advanced computer-aided design (CAD) tools (e.g., ProE, SolidWorks), mentoring cross-functional teams in refining innovative mechanical solutions.
• Defines and oversees the mechanical design of electronics enclosures and embedded systems, ensuring alignment with overarching hardware strategies and system-level requirements.
• Establishes best practices and frameworks for mechanical reliability assessments and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) proactively addressing challenges.
• Advises cross-functional teams on the resolution of potential points of failure, root cause analysis, and corrective action.
• Defines manufacturing and assembly strategies that enhance mechanical system quality, scalability, and efficiency, collaborating with Operations and external manufacturers to drive cost-effective production.
• Ensures seamless transitions from prototype to mass production, establishing rigorous quality control measures across suppliers and internal teams.
• Defines and leads industry-leading reliability and qualification protocols for mechanical components and systems, ensuring optimal performance in data center and cloud environments.
• Drives the development of predictive analytics methodologies for early defect detection and risk mitigation using statistical modeling.
• Oversees and advises on the interpretation of complex test data, shaping design refinements and corrective action plans based on analytical insights.
• Spearheads cutting-edge research into emerging materials, cooling technologies, and mechanical design innovations, influencing the evolution of data center infrastructure.
• Represents Oracle in technical forums, industry consortia, and research collaborations, driving advancements in mechanical engineering best practices.
• Develops and executes long-term innovation strategies that enhance product performance, energy efficiency, and sustainability.
• Partners with electrical engineers, component engineers, operations teams, and other internal stakeholders to define and drive design optimizations that optimize product performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Builds and strengthens relationships with key suppliers to develop high-quality components and assemblies ensuring they meet performance and cost goals.
• Provides leadership in collaboration with manufacturing to transition designs to production.
• Leads high-impact mechanical engineering initiatives, setting technical roadmaps and aligning stakeholders on strategic development priorities.
• Advises leadership on mechanical design trends and emerging risks, providing expert insights to shape investment decisions.
• Mentors and guides senior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
• Sets technical direction for thermal management and design strategies using CFD tools, ensuring optimal thermal management for electronic devices.
• Leads validation of airflow measurements, environmental testing, and thermal tests for products, ensuring compliance with internal and external standards and correlation with simulation results.
• Defines and leads the global strategy for mechanical product designs, ensuring alignment with regulatory and industry standards across multiple regions.
• Leads all environmental testing activities, ensuring comprehensive testing and certification processes are embedded in the product lifecycle.
• Leads cross-functional teams, providing expert guidance and influencing key decisions to ensure standards are embedded in all product development stages.

Job description

Archer collaborates with Oracle to recruit a Senior Mechanical Engineer for the design and development of mechanical systems, enclosures, and packaging in data center hardware. You will shape CAD-driven strategies, mentor cross-functional teams, and define manufacturing processes from concept to production.

The role emphasizes reliability testing, CFD-enabled thermal management, and innovation leadership, aligning with global standards and supplier partnerships to drive cost-effective production.