Piper Companies is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer near San Jose, CA to join a cutting-edge hardware organization specializing in advanced networking and server systems. The Senior Mechanical Engineer is a full-time position and will need to sit onsite Monday-Friday near San Jose, CA. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will play a critical role in driving the execution of chassis and enclosure designs, translating established concepts into manufacturable, high-performance hardware solutions in a fast-paced, highly technical environment.ResponsibilitiesLead mechanical design and architecture of rack-mounted systems, including sheet-metal chassis, enclosures, and structural assembliesDevelop manufacturable sheet-metal designs (bending, stamping, PEM hardware, tolerance stack-ups) with strong focus on DFM/DFACollaborate closely with thermal engineers to integrate cooling solutions such as airflow systems and liquid cooling componentsPartner with electrical, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to ensure seamless system integration and production readinessSupport prototyping, validation (EVT/DVT), and production ramp while resolving issues through root-cause analysisQualifications5+ years of chassis design experience for server or networking hardwareStrong background in product development for mechanical systems, including enclosures, servers, PCBs, cabling, and subsystemsHands‑on expertise in sheet-metal design and fabrication processes, including tolerance management and structural considerationsExperience working cross-functionally with thermal engineering teams to balance performance trade-offsKnowledge of high-speed and high-power cable and connector design (terabit/sec and high current applications)CompensationSalary range: $205,000 - $255,000 annuallyFull benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plansKeywords: Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Design, Chassis Design, Sheet Metal, Server Hardware, Networking, Enclosure Design, DFM, High-Speed Connectors, Data Center Hardware, high-speed#J-18808-Ljbffr
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• IT Infrastructure & Cloud
• Software Development
• Business Intelligence & Data Analytics
• Information Security
• Clinical Research & Life Sciences
• Applied Health
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