Mechanical Engineer II

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer II

FSLA Status: (Exempt or Non-exempt): Exempt

Location (City, State): Santa Clara, CA

Reports To: Senior Director, RD

Direct Reports (Yes, No): No

Company Overview:

Established in Taiwan in 1974, Hon Hai Technology Group, commonly known as Foxconn, is the world's largest electronics manufacturer and leading provider of technological solutions with a network of over 200 campuses across 24 countries. In the US, Foxconn employs 6,500 across 40 different sites with manufacturing operations in Virginia, Wisconsin, Ohio, Indiana, Texas, and California. As of 2023, Foxconn ranks 32nd among the Fortune Global 500 and reported revenue of approximately USD $213 billion in 2024.

The company's diverse product offerings span four major segments: smart consumer electronics, cloud, and networking solutions, computing, and various other components. Foxconn makes 40% of the consumer electronics that we find in our everyday lives. In recent years, Hon Hai has adopted the 3+3 strategy, focusing on three emerging industries - electric vehicles, digital health solutions, and robotics - while leveraging three key technologies: next-generation communications, artificial intelligence (AI), and semiconductors. Together these initiatives position the company as a leader for innovation in the 21st century.


Hon Hai Technology Group is deeply committed to championing environmental sustainability within its manufacturing processes. By integrating sustainability into its operations framework, the company strives to serve as a best-practice model for global enterprises, enhancing corporate responsibility while meeting the growing demand for environmentally conscious production methods.


Job Summary:

The Mechanical Engineer II is responsible for defining and supporting system-level mechanical design and architecture for server systems and rack assemblies. The role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams and international engineering partners to integrate designs, mitigate mechanical risks, and ensure manufacturing readiness from NPI through mass production. Responsibilities also include production support, system risk assessment, and mechanical failure analysis to maintain reliability and scalability across global production.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the structural design of server systems and rack assemblies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Electrical, Thermal, Power) to implement structural improvements.
• Coordinate with Taiwan engineering teams to synchronize design standards and optimize mechanical architecture for global production.
• Support design for manufacturability reviews and resolve production-related issues during the pre-production and new product introduction phases.
• Provide real-time troubleshooting for mechanical issues during mass production.
• Lead or support system-level mechanical architecture definition for L5-L11 systems.
• Identify system-level mechanical risks early in development.
• Support mechanical failure analysis, root cause investigation, and corrective action implementation for design validation and field-related issues.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or above in Engineering, Mechanical, or related fields.

Experience:

• 2 - 5 years of experience.
• 3-5+ years in Server chassis layout and component/module design.
• Expert in stamping, plastic injection, and tooling design.
• Highly proficient in PTC Creo (Pro/E) for 3D modeling.
• Strong background in mechanical testing and structured failure analysis.
• Deep knowledge of manufacturing processes and standardized design definitions.
• Ability to apply statistical analysis, such as tolerance stack-up, to optimize designs.
• Proven experience collaborating with Taiwan-based R&D teams.
• Bilingual language skills in Chinese and English is a plus but not required.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods during scheduled shifts.
• Ability to occasionally walk, bend, or reach while supporting office and facility operations.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand movements when handling office supplies, documents, or computer equipment.
• Work performed primarily in an office or facility environment with regular interaction with employees and visitors.

EEOC Statement

Foxconn is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Foxconn prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetics, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal law. In addition to federal law requirements, Foxconn complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.