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: $205,000 - $255,000
- 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 07/17/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.
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