Senior Mechanical Engineer

Piper Companies is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer near San Jose, CA to join a cutting-edge hardware organization specializing in advanced networking and server systems. The Senior Mechanical Engineer is a full-time position and will need to sit onsite Monday-Friday near San Jose, CA. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will play a critical role in driving the execution of chassis and enclosure designs, translating established concepts into manufacturable, high-performance hardware solutions in a fast-paced, highly technical environment. 

Responsibilities of the Senior Mechanical Engineer: 

• Lead mechanical design and architecture of rack-mounted systems, including sheet-metal chassis, enclosures, and structural assemblies 
• Develop manufacturable sheet-metal designs (bending, stamping, PEM hardware, tolerance stack-ups) with strong focus on DFM/DFA 
• Collaborate closely with thermal engineers to integrate cooling solutions such as airflow systems and liquid cooling components 
• Partner with electrical, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to ensure seamless system integration and production readiness 
• Support prototyping, validation (EVT/DVT), and production ramp while resolving issues through root-cause analysis 

Qualifications of the Senior Mechanical Engineer: 

• 5+ years of chassis design experience for server or networking hardware  
• Strong background in product development for mechanical systems, including enclosures, servers, PCBs, cabling, and subsystems 
• Hands-on expertise in sheet-metal design and fabrication processes, including tolerance management and structural considerations 
• Experience working cross-functionally with thermal engineering teams to balance performance trade-offs 
• Knowledge of high-speed and high-power cable and connector design (terabit/sec and high current applications) 

Compensation for the Senior Mechanical Engineer includes: 

• Salary range: $205,000 - $255,000 annually 
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans 

Keywords: Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Design, Chassis Design, Sheet Metal, Server Hardware, Networking, Enclosure Design, DFM, High-Speed Connectors, Data Center Hardware, high-speed 

This job opens for applications on 06/12/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date. 



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