Associate Principal Engineer, Mechanical Engineering

Flex (Flextronics)

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Austin, TX
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14 days ago
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About Flex (Flextronics)

Flex (formerly Flextronics) is a global technology, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions provider helping companies design, build, and deliver products across industries. Industry: Electronics Manufacturing Services

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TL;DR · Associate Principal Engineer, Mechanical Engineering

As an Associate Principal Engineer, Mechanical Engineering, you will serve as a technical leader responsible for the mechanical architecture, design, analysis, validation, and implementation of next-generation AI infrastructure platforms. You will drive the development of scalable, manufacturable solutions from concept through manufacturing readiness while leading efforts in rack systems, enclosures, thermal-mechanical integration, liquid cooling, structural design, and modular infrastructure. Your daily work involves defining interface specifications, conducting structural analysis, performing DFM/DFA reviews, and managing prototype builds. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve integration challenges for power distribution and cable management. The role requires expertise in mechanical architecture, reliability engineering, and complex electromechanical systems. This position addresses the critical technical challenge of providing end-to-end power and thermal management solutions specifically designed for AI data centers and other mission-critical applications.

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What you'll do

  • Lead mechanical architecture development for AI infrastructure platforms including racks, enclosures, and modular systems.
  • Design and integrate mechanical systems for liquid cooling, power distribution, and cable management.
  • Define mechanical requirements, interface specifications, design standards, and tolerance models.
  • Conduct structural analysis, trade studies, reliability assessments, and DFM/DFA reviews.
  • Drive prototype builds, design verification, manufacturing readiness reviews, and failure analysis investigations.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies, materials, and manufacturing methods to advance engineering best practices.
  • Mentor engineering teams and influence technical strategy across multiple programs and functions.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline.
  • Master's degree is preferred.
  • 10+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, infrastructure engineering, product development, or complex hardware system design.
  • Proven experience leading mechanical designs from requirements through concept development, validation, manufacturing readiness, and deployment.
  • Expertise in mechanical architecture, structural design, thermal-mechanical integration, DFM/DFA, and reliability engineering.
  • Experience with rack systems, enclosures, liquid cooling integration, power infrastructure interfaces, and modular systems.
  • Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives and resolving complex system-level integration challenges.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to mentor engineers and drive technical excellence.

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