Senior Mechanical Engineer

Supermicro

Senior Mechanical Engineer overseeing chassis development cycle while collaborating with product engineering teams. Requires extensive experience in mechanical design and product reliability assessments.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate closely with product engineering and management team to oversee chassis development cycle
Review the mechanical design and mechanical placements to ensure design robustness and efficiency
Lead cross functional teams for system layout placement, cable routing study and interference check
Conduct system level design risk assessments and failure mode analyses to ensure product reliability and durability
Advanced ability to conduct electro-mechanical product development and drive issue resolutions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of related experience in a professional role with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6+ years with a Master’s degree.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is preferred, other engineering majors with related design experienced in computer, server system mechanical design review will also be considered
8 + years of related experience in computer, server, or embedded products is highly desired
Familiar with applicable manufacturing processes and tooling
Require to have expertise with Engineering CAD software such as Creo and AutoCAD
Ability to communicate ideas and information clearly, effectively and frequently (oral and written)
Ability to exercise independent judgment in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
Ability to act independently to determine methods and procedures.
With product quality management or DFM / DFMEA / TA experience is highly preferred.
Advanced mechanical talent for interpretation of mechanical drawing specifications and technical documents.
Solid understanding of usability & DFM methodology is a big plus
In-depth Knowledge of 3D modeling software, such as SolidWorks, Cero, AutoCAD, etc.
Solid experiences in server and mechanical system architecture and relevant computer peripherals is a must
Strong analytical and problem solving skills, able to work in a self-directed environment
Strong communication skill in both verbal and written, able to communicate effectively in a team environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Eligible for participation in bonus and equity award programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

mechanical designelectro-mechanical product developmentdesign risk assessmentsfailure mode analysis3D modelingDFMDFMEAtechnical document interpretationserver system architecturecomputer peripherals

Soft Skills

communicationindependent judgmentproblem solvinganalytical skillsteam collaborationself-directed workleadershiporganizational skillseffective information sharingissue resolution