Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Support Revolution; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Supermicro is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the product management team, overseeing the mechanical design of in-house server chassis. You will collaborate with the product engineering and management teams to ensure a robust chassis development cycle, reviewing mechanical design and placements for efficiency.

Responsibilities include leading cross-functional layout and routing studies, performing system-level risk assessments, and driving issue resolutions with engineering and

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical design review for server and related products.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and perform DFM/DFMEA analyses.
• Experience with 3D CAD tools (Creo, AutoCAD, SolidWorks).
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and tooling.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams for system layout placement and cable routing.
• Review chassis mechanical design and 3D/2D drawings for robustness.
• Perform risk assessments and failure mode analyses at system level.
• Conduct design reviews, material property checks, and DFM reviews.
• Support engineering and manufacturing to resolve mechanical issues.

Skills

Server system architecture

CAD design

2D/3D drawings

Creo

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

FEA tools

DFM/DFMEA

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication (verbal/written)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Creo

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Location: San Jose, California, United States

About Supermicro:

Supermicro® is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide. We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us.

Job Summary:

Supermicro is looking for an Sr. Mechanical Engineer to join our product management team, supporting the mechanical design of in‑house server chassis. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the product engineering and management team to oversee the chassis development cycle, reviewing the mechanical design and mechanical placements to ensure the design is robust and efficient.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Well knowledge in server system architecture, design and DFM review from mechanical angle at project early stage
• Well ability to review complex drawings as well as 2D/3D drawings, skills to perform CAD design and ability from FEA tools.
• Advanced ability to verify component 3D model and provide 3D/2D CAD drawing
• Well knowledge with material property, characteristic in perform mechanical DFM review.
• Well ability to resolve mechanical issues and concerns and provide mechanical support with cross functional teams including engineering and manufacturing
• Advanced ability to review whole system mechanical design interference and system tolerance analysis report
• Lead cross functional teams for system layout placement, cable routing study and interference check
• Conduct system level design risk assessments and failure mode analyses to ensure the reliability and durability of products
• Advanced ability to conduct electro‑mechanical product development, options for critical design elements and features to optimum selection, and drive issue resolutions.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of related experience in a professional role with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6+ years with a Master’s degree.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is preferred, other engineering majors with related design experienced in computer, server system mechanical design review will also be considered
• 8 + years of related experience in computer, server, or embedded products is highly desired
• Familiar with applicable manufacturing processes and tooling
• Require to have expertise with Engineering CAD software such as Creo and AutoCAD
• Ability to communicate ideas and information clearly, effectively and frequently (oral and written)
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Ability to act independently to determine methods and procedures.
• With product quality management or DFM / DFMEA / TA experience is highly preferred.
• Advanced mechanical talent for interpretation of mechanical drawing specifications and technical documents.
• Solid understanding of usability & DFM methodology is a big plus
• In‑depth Knowledge of 3D modeling software, such as SolidWorks, Cero, AutoCAD, etc.
• Solid experiences in server and mechanical system architecture and relevant computer peripherals is a must
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, able to work in a self‑directed environment
• Strong communication skill in both verbal and written, able to communicate effectively in a team environment

Salary Range

$140,000 - $165,000

The salary offered will depend on several factors, including your location, level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to other employees already in this role. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as participation in bonus and equity award programs.

EEO Statement

Supermicro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of Supermicro to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.