Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

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Building North American Photonic and Semiconductor Engineering Teams

Acceler8Talent is proud to partner with a well-funded, VC-backed AI / networking hardware startup in the SF Bay area that's redefining infrastructure for the world's largest hyperscalers. Operating under a Joint Development Model (JDM), this company co-develops highly customized networking hardware, software, and optics solutions tailored to the evolving needs of large-scale AI workloads.

With over $110M in funding and rapid expansion underway, they're now looking to hire a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to help shape the next generation of high-performance systems.

Responsibilities :

Mechanical Design : Develop chassis and line card designs that meet product, reliability, and scalability requirements.

Tolerance Analysis : Conduct 2D / 3D tolerance studies for complex electro-mechanical assemblies.

Mechanical Solutions : Design parts using sheet metal, plastic, die-cast, and extrusion processes with attention to EMI, safety, and compliance.

3D Modeling & Documentation : Create CAD models (preferably in Creo), PCB outlines, and detailed drawings; manage BOMs, ECOs, and part numbers.

Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work with hardware, thermal, CAD, and manufacturing teams to align on requirements, solve issues, and manage risks.

Cooling & Supplier Support : Design cooling systems (liquid / forced-air) and coordinate with suppliers to ensure manufacturability.

Cable & Connector Design : Support OSFP / QSFP-DD / OSFP-XD connector and cable harness design for front panels and backplanes.

Qualifications :

• B.S. or higher in Mechanical Engineering
• 8+ years of mechanical design experience in telecom or data center hardware

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Mid-Senior level

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Full-time

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Semiconductor Manufacturing, Computer Hardware Manufacturing, and Telecommunications

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