Senior Principal Mechanical Architect

Senior Principal Mechanical ArchitectFrom applied research to advanced engineering, the Engineering Technologist team has the expertise to shape ground-breaking products, material and processes. It’s a fascinating field of work. We’re involved in assessing the competition, developing technology and product strategies and generating intellectual property. We lead technology investigations, analyze industry capabilities and recommend potential acquisitions or vendor partner opportunities. Our insights influence product architecture and definitions. And we work with colleagues across the business to ensure our products always lead the way.Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact as a Senior Principal Mechanical Architect on our Engineering Technologist Team in Austin, Texas.What you’ll achieve:As a Senior Principal Mechanical Architect, you’ll have the responsibility of establishing product mechanical requirements, engineering the product to meet those requirements and validate that the product meets those requirements. This involves working with internal development teams and external suppliers and development partners to develop innovative mechanical solutions for PCs, particularly notebooks, using leading-edge engineering software, tools and processes. Additional responsibilities include ensuring the products meet design targets in areas such as quality, feature set, cost, schedule, reliability, acoustics, regulatory and safety. The mechanical architect will be responsible for mechanical architecture, component and system-level specifications, creating and directing CAD models, interpreting test data, and status reporting for assigned team projects. The mechanical architect will also be responsible for driving other’s including external suppliers and development partners to deliver robust mechanical solutions.You will:Lead the design, analysis, documentation, and validation of mechanical components, assemblies and assigned product platformsDevelop and test mechanical prototypes, conducting analysis, debugging, and engineering validation to ensure product performance and reliabilityCollaborate cross-functionally with suppliers and teams including electrical engineering, manufacturing, quality, marketing, and industrial design to support successful product developmentApply advanced engineering tools and methodologies to create innovative solutions for complex mechanical design challengesManage mechanical tooling, qualification processes, and product deliverables, ensuring program milestones, schedules, and quality requirements are achievedTake the first step towards your dream careerEvery Dell Technologies team member brings something unique to the table. Here’s what we are looking for with this role:Essential Requirements:Shape the future product roadmap by providing mechanical and thermal engineering expertise, guiding the architecture of next-generation mobile commercial productsEvaluate features, performance, and cost trade-offs to drive optimized product design decisions that meet business and customer objectivesPartner with marketing, design, and cross-functional teams to identify emerging technologies, develop proof-of-concepts, and ensure implementation readinessLead the incubation, development, prototyping, and promotion of innovative mechanical concepts and designs that align with customer and market requirementsEngage and influence ODMs and technology partners to solve complex challenges, translate customer needs into solutions, and generate intellectual property (IP) that protects innovation and competitive advantageDesirable Requirements:Typically requires 12+ years of related experience in a professional role with a Bachelor's degree; or 8+ years with a Master's degree; or 5+ years with a PhD; or equivalent experienceAbility to assess and optimize the tradeoffs between thermal, mechanical, and electrical featuresCompensationDell is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this position is $199,750 - $258,500.Benefits and Perks of working at Dell TechnologiesYour life. Your health. Supported by your benefits. You can explore the overall benefits experience that awaits you as a Dell Technologies team member — right now at MyWellatDell.com.Who We AreWe believe that each of us has the power to make an impact. That’s why we put our team members at the center of everything we do. If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow your career with some of the best minds and most advanced tech in the industry, we’re looking for you.Dell Technologies is a unique family of businesses that helps individuals and organizations transform how they work, live and play. Join us to build a future that works for everyone because Progress Takes All of Us. Dell Technologies is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Read the full Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.Visit our Culture Code page to learn more about how we work and lead.Full timePosting Date: 2026-10-01