Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer Data Center Networking

Dell Technologies Inc.; Franklin (MA); On-site; USD 164,000 - 226,000; Full time

Job summary

Dell Technologies in Franklin, MA or Austin, TX is seeking a Mechanical Senior Principal Engineer to lead the mechanical and thermal architecture for next-generation data center infrastructure. You will drive designs across cross-functional teams, focusing on high-density rack-scale solutions with advanced cooling and manufacturability considerations.

You’ll guide CAD design, leverage FEA/thermal modeling, and mentor engineers while shaping roadmaps for scalable, reliable, cost-efficient

Qualifications

• 15+ years of electro-mechanical product development experience.
• Deep expertise in air- and liquid-cooling technologies for rack-level solutions.
• Proficiency with Creo, SolidWorks, or equivalent 3D CAD tools.
• Strong system-level understanding of mechanical, thermal, manufacturability, and cost tradeoffs.
• Demonstrated technical leadership influencing product strategy and mentoring engineers.
• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience designing high-density IT rack solutions and rack-scale infrastructure.
• Experience with liquid-cooled systems and rack-level thermal architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical and thermal architecture for next-generation data center infrastructure and high-density rack-scale networking solutions.
• Provide technical leadership across cross-functional engineering teams to develop air- and liquid-cooled platforms that balance performance, reliability, serviceability, manufacturability, and total cost of ownership.
• Define and guide the design of complex mechanical systems and assemblies using advanced CAD, simulation, and engineering analysis tools, including FEA and thermal modeling, while mentoring engineering teams on best practices and design excellence.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, materials, cooling methodologies, and rack-level architectures, translating customer and business requirements into scalable product roadmaps and differentiated solutions.
• Drive collaboration across global suppliers, manufacturing, quality, sourcing, and engineering organizations to resolve technical challenges and ensure successful execution from concept through high-volume production.

Skills

Electro-mechanical product development

Air and liquid cooling

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

Dell Technologies in Franklin, MA or Austin, TX is seeking a Mechanical Senior Principal Engineer to lead the mechanical and thermal architecture for next-generation data center infrastructure. You will drive designs across cross-functional teams, focusing on high-density rack-scale solutions with advanced cooling and manufacturability considerations.

You’ll guide CAD design, leverage FEA/thermal modeling, and mentor engineers while shaping roadmaps for scalable, reliable, cost-efficient