Senior Mechanical Engineer

NVIDIA is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design and execution of systems products.
NVIDIA Networking division is a leading supplier of innovative end-to-end InfiniBand and Ethernet connectivity solutions and services for servers and storage. We offer market-leading solutions that include adapter cards, switches, cables, and software to support networking technologies. Our products optimize data center performance and deliver industry-leading bandwidth and scalability. In addition, we serve a wide range of sectors including high-performance computing, enterprise, data centers, cloud computing, and Web 2.0. We are constantly reinventing ourselves to stay ahead of the market and bring groundbreaking products and services to the industry. Our product line is focused on delivering the most optimized Ethernet solutions for industries like Media and Entertainment as well as any other industry that can benefit from our DataStream and TCP/IP acceleration.

What you’ll be doing:

• Drive all the mechanical design aspects of Test systems, including PCB design, cable modeling, thermal solutions, and electro-mechanical packaging

• Perform detailed DFM and DFA analysis and liaison to NVIDIA hardware development team and provide manufacturing solutions

• Collaborate with mechanical/thermal suppliers and CEMs to establish manufacturing specifications as well as expectations, enhancing product design and manufacturability synchronously

• Lead the development of assembly fixtures and jigs, analyze and validate assembly processes step-by-step to ensure quality and efficiency

• Address frontline production issues, failure analysis, drive corrective actions, conduct manufacturing R&D activities, and champion “manufacturing for design” technology readiness to support NVIDIA innovations

• Join and lead task forces to investigate and support production excursions, failure analysis, and reliability issues

• Collaborate in research of ground-breaking technologies, materials, and processes with other groups to bring in creative ideas that solve ever-growing needs

What we need to see:

• This position requires the ability to visualize and clarify product system assembly needs through design for manufacturing optimization

• B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering or higher

• 5+ years of experience in electro-mechanical product design, including PCB/PCBA design

• Excellent hands-on experience with 3D CAD. Autodesk Inventor or Creo is an advantage

• Proven ability to lead multiple facets of product manufacturing development with a hands-on approach to Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFM/DFA), alongside strong problem-solving skills and innovative solution development

• Deep understanding of commonly used manufacturing technologies, strong awareness of thermal management challenges, and solid working knowledge of basic electrical circuits

• Self-motivated, strong work ethic, with a sharp learning curve, and able to work independently and as a teammate

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Ability to learn quickly and operate outside of comfort zone

• Hands-on experience in generating and exchanging DXF/IDF files with Layout Engineers

• Record of working with supply chains, contract manufacturers, and leading resources such as consultants, component suppliers, contractors, and manufacturing partners

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people on the planet working for us. If you're creative and autonomous, we want to hear from you! NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees.