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Mechanical Principal Engineer – High-Power

Guardian Industries - DeWitt

Mechanical Principal Engineer designing high-power connector and cable systems for big data, hyperscale and EV customers. Leading projects from idea to high volume production in innovative electronic solutions.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $110,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on connector product design, including proficiency in solid modeling and experience with UL and CSA standards. Capable of collaborating effectively in a global team environment while managing product development and testing processes.

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Bachelor’s Degree In Mechanical Engineering5+ Years Of Design Experience In Connector ProductsProficient In Solid Modeling (NX)UL And CSA ExperienceDirect Design Experience In Datacenter Cable Connectors

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Hard Skills
Product Design3D Modeling2D DrawingsMechanical SimulationsThermal SimulationsPrototype DevelopmentProblem SolvingEngineering Change Request (ECR) ProceduresData And Power InterconnectsBusbars Design
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationAnalytical Thinking
Industry Keywords
High Power ConnectorHyperscaler OEM Connector DesignDatacenter Cable Connectors50A+ Applications1000+ ApplicationsLiquid Cooling

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • With guidance from Sr. Engineers, develops new product designs and manage product extensions focused on our high power connector product line
  • Provides technical support to customers, suppliers and inside personnel.
  • Coordinates product activities with engineering, manufacturing, purchasing and quality using the engineering change request (ECR) procedures.
  • Support product test by coordinating with reliability lab (write test request, gather test sample, boards etc.)
  • Checks manufacturing and sales drawings for completeness and accuracy.
  • Responsible for making sure all products are properly released with accurate information
  • Build prototype samples and perform validation.
  • Run mechanical and thermal simulations.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
  • Drive IP submissions with our legal team
  • 30% travel to HQ and customer sites as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • 5+ years of design experience in connector products in 50A+ Applications
  • Proficient in solid modeling experience to generate 3D models & 2-D drawings (NX)
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze information and solve problems with sound solutions
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a global team environment
  • UL and CSA experience
  • Experience in Data and power interconnects between the Power shelf / IT gear and the rack-level infrastructure
  • Direct design experience in one or more of:
  • Hyperscaler OEM connector design (i.e. OCP or related)
  • Datacenter Cable connectors 50A+
  • Busbars for 1000+ applications including liquid cooling

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts
  • life insurance
  • ADD
  • disability
  • retirement
  • paid vacation/time off
  • educational assistance
  • infertility assistance
  • paid parental leave
  • adoption assistance