Sr. Rack and Chassis Design Mechanical Engineer

AMD; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

AMD is seeking a Sr. Rack and Chassis Design Mechanical Engineer in Austin, TX to drive mechanical design for flagship server and GPU products, from concept through production.

You will collaborate across mechanical, thermal, and structural teams to deliver robust, manufacturable solutions for data centers worldwide. You will lead by example, mentor junior engineers, perform Creo-based modeling, tolerance analysis, and system-level design, with a focus on high-performance computing hardware and

Qualifications

• Senior/lead level server design experience.
• Proven experience in high-density server hardware.
• Experience with design for manufacturability and assembly (DFM/ DFA).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with global team to define, design, and integrate mechanical systems for server products.
• Lead mechanical development across server design, system architecture, rack-level integration, and cooling solutions.
• Champion DFM and DFR for high-volume production.
• Participate in design reviews and provide actionable feedback on quality and cost.

Skills

Technical leadership

Strong communication

Team leadership

System-level thinking

Education

BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

FEA software (e.g., ANSYS)

Job description

The Role

Join us at the forefront of AI. As a Sr. Rack and Chassis Design Mechanical Engineer, you'll lead the design and build the physical backbone that powers next-generation AI, from cutting-edge AI servers and high-density infrastructure to advanced liquid cooling solutions. This is a rare opportunity to solve some of the most demanding thermal and mechanical challenges in the industry, working on systems that push the boundaries of what's possible in modern computing.

Our high-impact Mechanical Design and Development team has an opportunity for a Sr. Rack and Chassis Design Mechanical Engineer at our labs in Austin, TX. Our team is focused on the mechanical development of AMD’s advanced server products and platforms, and your work will span from early-stage concept development through product commercialization, involving both pre- and post-silicon activities, and you will.

• Lead the mechanical design and highly influence mechanical architecture for AMD’s flagship server and GPU products used in leading-edge data centers worldwide.
• Work alongside experts in mechanical, thermal, and structural design and shape the future of high-performance computing hardware.
• Strong collaboration across diverse technical teams to drive decisions and solve highly complex engineering challenges to deliver robust, manufacturable solutions that meet stringent performance and reliability goals.
• Be part of a results-driven, collaborative environment where your expertise and leadership directly impact product success.

The Person

You are a seasoned mechanical engineering professional who is self-driven and highly proficient in electromechanical product design, integration, and validation for high performance computing hardware. You bring a demonstrated ability for innovation and continuous improvement throughout your career, as well as a track record of using your proven engineering expertise to drive best practices and value across an organization.

You bring excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a collaborative design mindset, and strong design tradeoff judgement. You actively listen to other perspectives, thoughtfully evaluate technical tradeoffs and are willing to adapt or rethink your own design approach to achieve the best overall solution. You thrive in a fast-paced environment where multiple engineering design teams work together to solve highly complex technical challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a global team to define, design, and integrate mechanical systems for server/compute products.
• Lead mechanical development efforts across server design, system architecture, rack-level integration, and cooling solutions.
• Champion Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Reliability (DFR) principles for high-volume production.
• Participate in and lead design reviews, providing actionable feedback to improve product quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Perform mechanical modeling in Creo, tolerance analysis, and system-level mechanical design tailored to AMD’s strategic market segments.
• Contribute to post-silicon development through test planning, characterization, data analysis, and support of customer/reference systems.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to junior engineers; act as a key decision-maker in design reviews and cross-functional discussions.
• Drive the continuous improvement of mechanical design processes and workflows.
• Champion innovation by introducing new mechanical design concepts, technologies, and methodologies.
• Use independent judgment and initiative to solve complex mechanical challenges and influence product direction.

Preferred Experience

Technical Leadership

• Advanced experience and demonstrated ability to manage and contribute to multiple technically diverse programs in parallel.
• Highly proficient in leading complex engineering efforts from concept through production with a strong understanding of fabrication processes, tooling design, cost optimization, DFM/DFA (Design for Manufacturability and Assembly), and supplier collaboration from prototype through high-volume production.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; background of influencing and collaborating across internal teams, external vendors and partners, and geographies.
• Experience leading by example and promoting a culture of teamwork and shared success

Technical Experience

• Deep understanding of mechanical materials, manufacturing processes (sheet metal, injection molding, die casting, extrusion), and industry standards.
• Senior level experience in server and server infrastructure design is highly desired. Proficiency in developing mechanical solutions at the system level for semiconductor products is essential, including data analysis and product characterization.
• Seasoned experience in mechanical design and development, at Senior/lead level in server and switch development field.
• Advanced proficiency with CAD software such as Creo, SolidWorks, or equivalent, with advanced modeling and assembly management skills.
• Proven expertise in the integration of silicon into system-level products, particularly in high-performance computing/server environments.
• Advanced understanding of thermal management, cooling systems, mechanical modeling tools, and industry-standard design practices.
• Mechanical Modeling: Advanced knowledge and demonstrated proficiency of statistical analysis, structural and tolerance analysis, and Finite Element Analysis (FEA). Proficiency in Creo.

Strategic Thinking

• Ability to drive the definition and implementation of highly complex mechanical solutions in a dynamic, high-tech environment with evolving business and technical priorities.

Academic Credentials

BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.