This role pays more than
65%
of similar roles. Most pay
$152,112–$208,800
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$195k
versus about
$180k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
About Dell Technologies
Dell Technologies is a US-based technology company that designs and sells PCs, servers, storage and networking hardware, along with related software and IT services. Its product lines include the XPS, Latitude and Alienware PCs and the PowerEdge server and PowerStore storage families.
Dell Technologies currently has
74 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$170,000–$228,800
across 65 roles with salary data.
As a Mechanical Senior Principal Engineer on the Network Engineering HW team, you will drive the architecture, design, and delivery of innovative mechanical solutions for next-generation networking infrastructure. You will lead the development of integrated rack solutions, focusing on high-density platforms that support AI, HPC, cloud, and enterprise networking deployments. Your daily work involves performing feasibility studies, structural analysis, and design validation for complex systems including switch platforms, cable management, and liquid and air cooling infrastructure. You will utilize advanced CAD tools like Creo or SolidWorks, alongside FEA and thermal modeling to manage trade-offs in manufacturability, reliability, and cost. The role requires navigating the technical challenges of rack-scale systems while influencing technology roadmaps and mentoring global teams to ensure products meet performance requirements from initial concept through high-volume production.
What does a Mechanical Engineer earn?
Median $150500 from 84 postings across 19 companies.
Mechanical Engineering
Structural Design
Thermal-Mechanical Integration
Liquid Cooling
DFM
DFA
Reliability Engineering
Product Development
Rack Systems
Power Distribution
Manufacturing Readiness
Failure Analysis
Electromechanical Systems
Mechanical Design
Thermal Design
MCAD
MBD
Creo
Ansys
Shock and Vibration
Product Architecture
Prototype Development
System-level Trade-offs
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