$205,000–$255,000 Per Year
Computer Servers, Cross-Functional, Design Services, Electricity, Manufacturing, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Metal Manufacturing, Network System Hardware, Printed Circuit Board (PCB), Problem Solving Skills, Product Development, Prototyping, Retirement Plan, Root Cause Analysis, Sheet Metal Design, Supply Chain, System Integration (SI), Vision Plan
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.
Responsibilities of the Senior Mechanical Engineer:
- Lead mechanical design and architecture of rack-mounted systems, including sheet-metal chassis, enclosures, and structural assemblies
- Develop manufacturable sheet-metal designs (bending, stamping, PEM hardware, tolerance stack-ups) with strong focus on DFM/DFA
- Collaborate closely with thermal engineers to integrate cooling solutions such as airflow systems and liquid cooling components
- Partner with electrical, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to ensure seamless system integration and production readiness
- Support prototyping, validation (EVT/DVT), and production ramp while resolving issues through root-cause analysis
Qualifications of the Senior Mechanical Engineer:
- 5+ years of chassis design experience for server or networking hardware
- Strong background in product development for mechanical systems, including enclosures, servers, PCBs, cabling, and subsystems
- Hands-on expertise in sheet-metal design and fabrication processes, including tolerance management and structural considerations
- Experience working cross-functionally with thermal engineering teams to balance performance trade-offs
- Knowledge of high-speed and high-power cable and connector design (terabit/sec and high current applications)
Compensation for the Senior Mechanical Engineer includes:
- Salary range: $205,000 - $255,000 annually
- Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans
Keywords: Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Design, Chassis Design, Sheet Metal, Server Hardware, Networking, Enclosure Design, DFM, High-Speed Connectors, Data Center Hardware, high-speed
This job opens for applications on 06/12/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.
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