Job Description

As a Staff Mechanical Product Development Engineer in the Mechanical Center of Excellence, you will lead advanced mechanical research, design, and validation efforts for cutting-edge interconnect systems used in AI data centers, high-performance computing, and next-generation communication infrastructure.



Your role involves developing novel mechanical structures, executing thermomechanical simulations, validating materials, and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance product performance, reliability, and manufacturability. You will operate with a high degree of autonomy and technical depth to define and drive innovation across mechanical platforms--from early-stage PoCs through NPI handoff.



This role is highly cross-functional, requiring collaboration with electrical, signal integrity, system architecture, manufacturing, and supplier development teams.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Physics with 8+ years of experience, or a Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering or Physics, or equivalent amount of experience in mechanical product development in connector, electronics, or high-reliability hardware industries. Hands-on experience with mechanical design and modeling using tools such as Creo, SolidWorks, or NX. Expertise in simulation tools such as ANSYS, Abaqus, or FloTHERM for thermal/structural analysis. Proven experience in DFM, DFA, and transition of mechanical designs to high-volume manufacturing. Deep understanding of materials science, including polymers, metals, and thermal materials. Experience conducting reliability testing: thermal cycling, vibration, drop/shock, and HALT/HASS. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a focus on root cause analysis and continuous improvement. Excellent communication skills to engage with global engineering, operations, and customer teams.

Job Responsibilities

Drive development of advanced mechanical platforms for interconnect systems, including housings, latches, thermal solutions, and structural supports. Lead thermomechanical simulation (FEA/CFD) activities to optimize mechanical performance, thermal management, and structural integrity. Translate real-world mechanical challenges into FEA models, using both implicit and explicit analysis methods to evaluate component behavior under different physical conditions (e.g., structural, thermal, vibration, shock). Utilize advanced simulation tools such as Ansys Workbench, LS-DYNA, HyperMesh, Simufact, and Digimat to perform both linear and non-linear analyses and evaluate material and structural responses under diverse loading scenarios. Conduct root cause analysis and develop mitigation plans for mechanical challenges related to warpage, fatigue, insertion force, material failures, etc. Champion material and process innovation by evaluating composites, thermal interface materials (TIMs), and micro-structured mechanical designs. Create standardized mechanical modules for reuse across product families, aligned with design-for-manufacture and platforming strategies. Partner with manufacturing and tooling teams to ensure early DFM/DFA integration and fast prototyping of mechanical solutions. Develop and validate test plans for thermal cycling, vibration, shock, and environmental reliability. Generate and maintain design standards, mechanical guidelines, and mechanical review frameworks across TE D&D. Mentor junior engineers and support global mechanical design communities through technical forums, training, and documentation. Collaborate with CTO, AMP, and BU engineering teams to align on mechanical technology roadmaps and influence long-term innovation direction.

Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

Job Locations:

Bangalore, Karn?taka 560066

India

Posting City:

Bangalore

Job Country:

India

Travel Required:

10% to 25%

Requisition ID:

144192

Workplace Type:

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