Senior System Mechanical Engineer - LPU Platform

NVIDIA Corporation; Santa Clara, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 152,000 - 288,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits

Hybrid work model

Job summary

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

The role emphasizes hands-on prototyping, validation, and working with suppliers to enable high-volume production, with equity and benefits

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering, or related field (MS/PhD preferred).
• 6+ years designing mechanical systems for servers/datacenter hardware.
• Proficient in CAD tools (Creo preferred) and engineering drawing requirements.
• Knowledge of thermal and structural analysis to guide design decisions.
• Familiar with sheet metal, machining, plastics, and assembly methods.
• Experience with tolerance analysis and system integration with electronics.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design and development of mechanical systems for AI/high-performance computing platforms.
• Translate product requirements into scalable mechanical designs meeting performance and cost goals.
• Design and improve server chassis and compute platforms focusing on cooling and usability.
• Collaborate with electrical/thermal teams to analyze and improve system performance using data.
• Work with suppliers and manufacturing partners on design-for-manufacture and ramp.
• Build, test, and troubleshoot prototypes; lead validation and root cause analysis.

Skills

Creo

SolidWorks

NX

Thermal analysis

Structural analysis

DFM

Board components

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

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. #LI-Hybrid

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.

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world's most desirable employers! We have some of the most forward-thinking and dedicated people in the world working for us.

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.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until August 18, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

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.

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