Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer - Mobile PC Innovator

Dell Technologies Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 187,000 - 242,000; Full time

Job summary

Dell Technologies in Austin, Texas is seeking a Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer to develop innovations for exciting new PC products and to lead front-end design across product lines. You will collaborate with marketing and cross-functional teams to translate concepts into market-ready designs that address both commercial and consumer needs.

The role requires extensive 3D CAD work (CREO preferred), FE A analysis, and hands-on validation of prototypes.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in Mechanical Engineering with a track record of innovative designs.
• Deep expertise in design principles for large-scale production, sheet metal, and molding.
• Advanced proficiency in 3D CAD (CREO preferred) with ability to model and communicate ideas.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for simulations and design trade-offs.
• Collaborative mindset with internal/external partner engagement.

Responsibilities

• Influence future mobile product design with engineering leadership across the front-end design cycle.
• Collaborate with Marketing and cross-functional teams to define innovation strategies.
• Lead technical decisions across disciplines including industrial design, usability, quality and reliability.
• Develop and communicate design concepts using 3D CAD and FE A tools and validate prototypes.
• Drive design enablement with external partners for seamless product portfolio integration.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD

FEA

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree or PhD (desirable)

Tools

Creo

3D CAD tools

Job description

Dell Technologies in Austin, Texas is seeking a Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer to develop innovations for exciting new PC products and to lead front-end design across product lines. You will collaborate with marketing and cross-functional teams to translate concepts into market-ready designs that address both commercial and consumer needs.

The role requires extensive 3D CAD work (CREO preferred), FE A analysis, and hands-on validation of prototypes.