itD is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to support the development of high-performance networking hardware for next-generation AI data center infrastructure. This role will focus on designing complex mechanical components, chassis, card assemblies, and mechanical interfaces that integrate high-density electronic systems. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in mechanical design for electronic or electromechanical hardware, 3D CAD modeling, sheet-metal design, and GD&T, with a proven track record of owning mechanical designs from initial concept through prototyping, validation, and production.

Location: Onsite - San Jose, CA

Pay Range: $44 - $45 (hourly)

We provide comprehensive medical benefits, a 401k plan, paid holidays, and more. Please note that we are only considering direct W2 candidates at this time, as we are unable to offer sponsorship.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop mechanical components, chassis, card assemblies, and mechanical interfaces for high-performance networking and electronic hardware.
• Own assigned mechanical designs throughout the product development lifecycle, from concept development and 3D CAD modeling through prototyping, validation, and production.
• Develop detailed mechanical part and assembly models that accurately communicate component geometry, dimensions, and mechanical interfaces.
• Design sheet-metal components and assemblies while accounting for fabrication methods, manufacturing limitations, and assembly requirements.
• Create production-ready engineering drawings using Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and perform tolerance and stack-up analyses to ensure proper mechanical fit and functionality.
• Collaborate with PCB, electrical, thermal, and manufacturing engineering teams to integrate dense electronic components, resolve mechanical interface challenges, and support system-level design requirements.
• Partner with suppliers and manufacturing teams to address fabrication and assembly constraints, validate prototypes, and ensure designs are suitable for scalable production.

Internal Responsibilities:

• Attend regular internal practice community meetings.
• Collaborate with your itD practice team on industry thought leadership.
• Complete client case studies and learning material (blogs, media material).
• Build out material to contribute to the Digital Transformation practice.
• Attend internal itD networking events (in person and virtual).
• Work with leadership on career fast-track opportunities.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of mechanical design experience involving electronic or electromechanical hardware.
• Demonstrated experience independently owning mechanical designs from concept through prototyping, validation, and production.
• Experience resolving mechanical interface and assembly challenges in collaboration with electrical, PCB, manufacturing, or supplier teams.
• Proficiency in 3D mechanical CAD software for developing detailed part and assembly models.
• Hands-on experience designing sheet-metal parts and assemblies for electronic hardware, including consideration of fabrication and assembly constraints.
• Experience creating production engineering drawings using Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience performing tolerance analysis and dimensional stack-up calculations for mechanical assemblies.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Proficiency in Creo or Siemens NX.
• Experience with semiconductor packaging, high-density ASIC/PCB integration, or high-speed electrical and optical interconnects.
• Experience designing plastic, machined, or die-cast mechanical components.
• Experience developing manufacturing fixtures and test hardware.
• Background designing networking, server, high-performance computing (HPC), or data center hardware.
• Experience with liquid-cooling integration and electronics thermal management.
• Experience performing structural analysis using Finite Element Analysis (FEA).

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field required, or equivalent practical experience.