Piper Companies is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join an innovative, cutting edge AI hardware startup company onsite Monday - Friday located near San Jose, CA to lead the mechanical architecture and chassis design of high‑performance, rack‑mounted computing systems.
Responsibilities for the Senior Mechanical Engineer:
- Lead the end‑to‑end mechanical design of system chassis and enclosures for high‑performance computing hardware
- Design and deliver sheet‑metal chassis, frames, and enclosures that ship to production and operate in data center environments
- Collaborate cross‑functionally with electrical, thermal, and manufacturing teams to bring complex hardware systems to life
- Own designs from concept through prototype, manufacturing, and shipment, with real product impact
Qualifications for the Senior Mechanical Engineer:
- 10-15+ years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer focused on systems, chassis, or enclosure design
- Strong hands‑on experience with sheet‑metal chassis design for rack‑mounted systems, servers, or networking hardware
- Deep understanding of mechanical architecture, PCB mounting, tolerances, and manufacturable assemblies
- Experience with rack standards (19‑inch racks) and familiarity with OCP and modern data center hardware standards
- Knowledge of EMI/EMC considerations, especially for high‑frequency or networking systems
- Proven ability to drive DFM and DFA and work directly with manufacturers and vendors
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field required
Compensation/Benefits for the Senior Mechanical Engineer:
- Salary range: $210,000 - $260,000 base salary (depending on experience)
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave where required by law, and Paid Holidays
This job opens for applications on 7/14/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.
Keywords: Senior Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Engineering, System Chassis Design, Enclosure Design, Sheet Metal Design, Rack Mount Systems, Server Hardware, Data Center Hardware, Networking Hardware, OCP, Mechanical Architecture, DFM, DFA, EMI EMC, PCB Mounting, CNC Machining, Stamping, Manufacturing Engineering, Hardware Design, High Performance Computing, AI Hardware, Telecom Hardware, Thermal Design
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