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Senior Mechanical Engineer

$200k - $255k

Piper Companies

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: $200,000 - $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 07/31/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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