Sr Mechanical Architect - Remote

Lenovo; Morrisville (NC); Remote; USD 161,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

Lenovo is hiring a Senior Data Center Mechanical Architect to define next-generation mechanical architectures across General Purpose Servers, HPC, storage, networking, and AI systems for hyperscale and cloud data centers.

You will work within Lenovo's Cloud Service Provider Group, coordinating with suppliers and global teams to optimize cost and drive robust thermal design. This role demands extensive experience in mechanical/thermal design and strong collaboration across multinational teams.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in mechanical/thermal design.
• Experience with mechanical/thermal design tools.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Define next-generation mechanical architectures for servers, HPC, storage, networking, and AI systems.
• Develop/mechanical/thermal specifications for suppliers.
• Collaborate with suppliers and product delivery teams in multi-national settings.

Skills

Mechanical design

Thermal design

Communication

Cross-functional work

Tools

PTC Creo

Pro/E

Flowtherm

Job description

Oct 08, 2026

General Information

WD00106386

Career area:

Hardware Engineering

Country/Region:

United States of America

State:

North Carolina

City:

Date:

Thursday, October 8, 2026

Working time:

Full-time

Additional Locations

• United States of America

Why Work at Lenovo

We are Lenovo. We do what we say. We own what we do. We WOW our customers.

Lenovo is a US$83 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #153 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world's largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo's continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY).

This transformation together with Lenovo's world-changing innovation is building a more inclusive, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. To find out more visit www.lenovo.com, and read about the latest news via our StoryHub.

Description and Requirements

About Our Team

We are hiring a senior Data Center Mechanical Architect to work in Lenovo's Cloud Service Provider Group (CSP). This role will define next-generation mechanical architectures across General Purpose Servers, High Performance Computing (HPC), High-Availability Storage, Networking, and Accelerator/AI systems for hyperscale and cloud data centers.

What You'll Do

• As part of the Server/Storage Architecture team, you will be responsible for:
• Understanding of current and future mechanical and thermal design trends
• Architecting new mechanical chassis and/or sub-assemblies to be used on future product designs
• Understanding and modeling the thermal properties of new designs
• Developing thermal/mechanical specifications for suppliers
• Working with suppliers and our China-based Product Delivery team on the execution/development of mechanical/thermal designs
• Interlocking with Lenovo Global Supply chain to optimize design cost
• Providing on-going advice & consult with the China Product Delivery team on technical issue resolution

Basic Qualifications

• At least 10+ years' experience in Mechanical/Thermal design
• Experience using mechanical/thermal design tools including PTC Creo, Pro/E, Flowtherm, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Very strong communication skills
• Strong knowledge of Server/Storage Systems and their components
• Experience working/interacting with multi-national and cross-functional teams
• Fluent in using Microsoft Office applications (Project, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.

Additional Locations

• United States of America
• United States of America

PAY TRANSPARENCY

The anticipated annual compensation range for this position is160,600-246,215 USD. Final compensation will be based on relevant experience, skills, and business considerations. Individuals may also be considered for bonuses and/or commissions. Lenovo's various benefits can be found at www.lenovobenefits.com

In compliance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (EPEWA), the expected application deadline for this position is 10-30-2026. This requirement applies to both internal and external candidates.