Senior System Mechanical Engineer - LPU Platform

NVIDIA; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 287,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior System Mechanical Engineer in Santa Clara, CA to lead mechanical system development for GPU and AI infrastructure. You will drive chassis design, cooling, and system integration from concept to production, collaborating with electrical and thermal teams to optimize performance and cost.

The role emphasizes hands-on prototyping, validation, and design-for-manufacture with a focus on scalable, reliable hardware for high-performance computing solutions.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience); MS/PhD preferred.
• 6+ years of experience designing mechanical systems for servers, datacenter hardware, or similar products.
• Proficiency in CAD tools (Creo preferred, SolidWorks, NX) and strong skills in modeling and defining engineering drawing requirements.
• Knowledge of thermal and structural analysis methods to guide design decisions.
• Knowledge of common manufacturing processes, including sheet metal, machining, plastics, and assembly methods.
• Experience conducting tolerance analysis.
• Experience working with electronic components and system integration, including boards, connectors, and cooling solutions.
• Hands-on approach with the ability to debug and solve problems in lab and production environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end design and development of mechanical systems for AI and high-performance computing platforms.
• Translate product requirements into practical, scalable mechanical designs that meet performance, reliability, and cost goals.
• Design and improve server chassis and compute platforms, focusing on cooling, serviceability, and usability.
• Partner with electrical and thermal teams to analyze and improve system performance, using simulation and test data to guide decisions.
• Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing partners to drive design-for-manufacture (DFM) and smooth production ramp.
• Build, test, and troubleshoot prototypes, leading validation efforts and root cause analysis to improve product quality.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Thermal analysis

Structural analysis

DFM

Prototyping

Lab debugging

Education

BS in EE/ME/CE

MS/PhD preferred

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

NX

Job description

Join NVIDIA as a Senior System Mechanical Engineer and help build the systems powering the future of AI and accelerated computing!

In this role, you’ll work alongside a collaborative, high-performing team pushing the boundaries of hardware innovation. Based in Santa Clara, CA, you will lead the development of mechanical systems for GPU and LPU-based AI infrastructure—from early concept through production—driving improvements in chassis design, thermal performance, and system integration. This is an opportunity to shape product direction, deliver high-quality solutions at scale, and make a meaningful impact on technologies used around the world.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead the end-to-end design and development of mechanical systems for AI and high-performance computing platforms.
• Translate product requirements into practical, scalable mechanical designs that meet performance, reliability, and cost goals.
• Design and improve server chassis and compute platforms, focusing on cooling, serviceability, and usability.
• Partner with electrical and thermal teams to analyze and improve system performance, using simulation and test data to guide decisions.
• Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing partners to drive design-for-manufacture (DFM) and smooth production ramp.
• Build, test, and troubleshoot prototypes, leading validation efforts and root cause analysis to improve product quality.

What we need to see:

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience); MS/PhD preferred.
• 6+ years of experience designing mechanical systems for servers, datacenter hardware, or similar products.
• Proficiency in CAD tools (Creo preferred, SolidWorks, NX) and strong skills in modeling and defining engineering drawing requirements.
• Knowledge of thermal and structural analysis methods to guide design decisions.
• Knowledge of common manufacturing processes, including sheet metal, machining, plastics, and assembly methods.
• Experience conducting tolerance analysis.
• Experience working with electronic components and system integration, including boards, connectors, and cooling solutions.
• Hands‑on approach with the ability to debug and solve problems in lab and production environments.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Experience designing AI, GPU, or high-performance computing systems and a track record of improving product quality, cost, or manufacturing efficiency.
• Familiarity with rack-level systems or datacenter deployment environments and experience delivering products from early development through high-volume production.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple project tasks and support project schedules.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively across teams.

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 152,000 USD - 253,000 USD for Level 4, and 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 5.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.