Mechanical Engineer, Hardware Systems

The role

You will lead mechanical design for AI supercomputer products in data center applications. You will design and validate mechanical and thermal systems including chassis, enclosures, and cooling architectures.

What you will do

• Lead mechanical design for AI supercomputer product in the data center application
• Collaborate with the cross functional team to design and optimize thermal solutions
• Integrate thermal management strategies into hardware design from concept to mass production
• Design and validate mechanical systems including chassis, enclosures, cooling systems, and high-power connections
• Perform 3D modeling, FEA, tolerance analysis, and prototyping
• Conduct mechanical testing including vibration, shock, and thermal cycling
• Identify and evaluate new technologies and methodologies to improve performance
• Develop specifications and test procedures for electronic equipment
• Supervise, mentor, and motivate suppliers and engineers
• Lead the production and launch of new products and technologies

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• 7+ years of industry experience in mechanical design, simulation, and validation for IT hardware
• Proficiency in CAD tools and FEA
• Strong understanding of mechanical design, material properties, manufacturing methods, and test procedures
• Ability to analyze experimental data and identify root causes of mechanical or manufacturing issues
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to perform first-principles calculations

Nice to have

• Master’s degree
• 10+ years of industry experience in mechanical design, simulation, and validation for IT hardware
• Extensive experience with data center hardware or high-performance computing systems at scale
• Practical experience in co-developing advanced cooling technologies
• Deep understanding of reliability testing, failure analysis, and thermal stress modeling and testing for electronic components
• Experience working with suppliers and manufacturing partners to support new technology development and production ramp-up

Benefits

• Relocation assistance

Before you apply

• Background checks for applicants will be administered

About the company

OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity.