Mechanical Engineer, Rack Solution

Job Req ID: 26339

About Supermicro:

Supermicro® is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide. We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us.
 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Includes the following essential duties and responsibilities (other duties may also be assigned):

【Rack-Scale Mechanical Design】

• Lead the development of high-density, power-efficient, and scalable rack architectures. Design mechanical components, including server sleds, PDUs, cooling systems (air/liquid), cable management, and structural supports. Implement modular designs for manufacturability and maintainability.
• Utilize CAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) for 3D modeling and engineering drawings. Perform thermal and environmental analyses to optimize power and cooling efficiency.
• Oversee product development from concept to maintenance. Integrate liquid, immersion, and advanced air-cooling solutions. Collaborate with thermal engineers to optimize airflow and cooling performance.
• Conduct stress/load calculations, ensure seismic and vibration compliance, and optimize material selection for efficiency and sustainability.
• Drive DFM initiatives, work with contract manufacturers, and manage supplier relationships to meet design specifications.
• Perform risk assessments, analyze failure modes, and stay updated on emerging rack-scale technologies.
• Work with electrical, manufacturing, QA, and project management teams. Provide production issue resolution and quality improvements.
• Submit weekly status reports to the department manager.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor/Master’s in mechanical engineering or related field with 5+ years of experience in statics, dynamics, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics.
• Expertise in designing mass-producible parts, statistical tolerance analysis, GD&T, DFMEA, and various manufacturing methods (injection molding, machining, casting, coating, printing).
• Proficient in 3D CAD (SolidWorks, Creo) and FEA tools (ANSYS, Abaqus).
• Familiarity with rack systems, data center cabling, and relevant standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; team-oriented.

EEO Statement

Supermicro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of Supermicro to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.