Principal Mechanical Engineer

Oracle

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$114,600–$234,600 / yr
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12 days ago
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Similar $186k
This role $175k
$100k most similar roles pay here $253k

This role pays less than 60% of similar roles. Most pay $158,307–$214,625 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $175k versus about $186k for comparable roles.

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TL;DR · Principal Mechanical Engineer

As a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will independently design and develop mechanical systems, including components, enclosures, and packaging, while ensuring reliability, performance, and manufacturability for data center and cloud application products. You will utilize advanced CAD tools like ProE and SolidWorks to create 3D models and detailed designs in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Your daily responsibilities include performing stress, strain, and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to evaluate material strength, conducting thermal analysis using CFD tools such as FloTHERM or Icepak, and managing the transition from prototype to production. You will also oversee environmental testing to ensure compliance with ASHRAE standards. This role requires expertise in mechanical architecture, thermal management strategies, and material integration to solve complex hardware challenges while ensuring all designs meet specific quality standards and project timelines.

What does a Mechanical Engineer earn?

Median $150500 from 69 postings across 16 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design and develop mechanical systems, components, enclosures, and packaging using advanced CAD tools like ProE or SolidWorks.
  • Develop thermal cooling strategies and perform detailed thermal analysis using CFD tools such as FloTHERM or Icepak.
  • Evaluate material reliability through stress analysis, strain analysis, and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to identify potential failure points.
  • Manage the transition of products from prototype to production by ensuring designs meet manufacturability, cost, and quality constraints.
  • Conduct reliability assessments, environmental testing, and data analysis to resolve defects and ensure compliance with global standards.
  • Research and integrate next-generation materials and mechanical design techniques to improve product performance and innovation.
  • Manage project timelines, resources, and documentation while coordinating with cross-functional teams and external suppliers.

What we're looking for

  • Must have 6 to 10+ years of experience in mechanical engineering.
  • Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
  • Proficiency in advanced CAD tools such as ProE or SolidWorks is required for 3D modeling.
  • Experience performing stress analysis, strain analysis, and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is required.
  • Ability to conduct thermal analysis using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) tools like FloTHERM or Icepak.
  • Experience in designing mechanical systems, enclosures, packaging, and thermal cooling strategies for server generations.
  • Ability to manage the transition of designs from prototype to production while ensuring manufacturability.
  • Capability to lead environmental testing and ensure products meet global regulatory and industry standards.

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