Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Upscale, Inc. is hiring a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to lead mechanical design for high-quality, cost-effective hardware systems. The role works cross-functionally with hardware engineering, operations, manufacturing partners, and suppliers to develop, test, and release system designs.
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and less experienced mechanical design engineers. Provide technical guidance and problem-solving expertise
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including electrical engineering, software, manufacturing, and product management to ensure seamless integration and product success
- Identify and implement new technologies and tools to enhance design capabilities and efficiency
- Present detailed system design/thermal reviews across the entire NPI team
- Strong team collaboration. Conduct and participate in whiteboard brain discussions with the entire team
- Work closely with mechanical suppliers to better understand manufacturing capabilities, delivering high-quality, low-cost part design solutions
- Willing to share the sustaining effort and/or support
- Willing to travel to support both domestic and/or foreign supplier parts and assembly FAI approvals. Support operations contract manufacturing partner by being on site for early development, QA and FCS builds
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
- Minimum of 15 plus years of experience in network enclosure system design
- Proven track record of successfully leading and delivering high-quality low-cost complex design solutions
- Strong proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks and PDM)
- Expertise in DFM (Design for Manufacturing) and DFA (Design for Assembly) principles
- Strong understanding of part manufacturing processes (e.g., injection molding, sheet metal fabrication, machining)
- Strong understanding of estimated mechanical enclosure parts & hard tooling cost
- Excellent communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks and resources effectively
- Problem-solving mindset with strong attention to resolution
- Excellent understanding of the entire thermal development process (e.g., feasibility, simulations, system thermal profiling, and fan policy)
- Strong design background in network equipment
- Hands-on lab experience in mechanical or thermal problem solving as well as periodically supporting small system builds during early development phases
- Strong relations with rapid prototyping techniques
- Excellent collaboration skills with others
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