Mechanical Systems and Component Architect

Responsibilities

• Own mechanical architecture for server platform hardware, ensuring subsystem and component designs align to product requirements, schedule, and cost targets.
• Lead mechanical design of server chassis structures, brackets, retention features, airflow interfaces, and serviceability elements.
• Define and deliver mechanical solutions for liquid cooling systems, including cold plates, manifolds, tubing/routing constraints, sealing interfaces, and assembly/service requirements.
• Architect and develop LGA socket loading mechanisms, including retention/load path strategies, tolerance stack-up control, and manufacturability considerations.
• Create and review 3D CAD models, detailed drawings, interface control documentation, and engineering change packages.
• Drive tolerance analysis, structural/thermal design tradeoffs, and reliability-focused design decisions.
• Partner with thermal, signal integrity, electrical, package, and manufacturing teams to optimize system-level performance and integration.
• Collaborate with suppliers/ODMs on DFM, tooling readiness, material/process selection, and qualification plans.
• Lead failure analysis and root-cause resolution for mechanical and integration issues discovered in build, validation, or field returns.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 6+ years of mechanical design experience in server, compute, or high-performance electronics hardware.
• 4+ years of experience in CREO 3d CAD Tool and creation of manufacturing-ready drawings/GD T.
• 4+ years of experience in tolerance analysis, material behavior, structural mechanics, and thermal-mechanical interactions.
• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with server platform development in hyperscale or enterprise environments.
• Familiarity with FEA/CFD-informed mechanical design decisions and interpretation of simulation results.
• Experience working with ODM/JDM partners and high-volume manufacturing transitions.
• Knowledge of socket ecosystem standards, board-level constraints, and package/socket co-design considerations.
• Demonstrated expertise in server chassis mechanical design and component integration.
• Hands-on experience with liquid cooling hardware mechanical design for electronics systems.
• Proven experience designing or integrating LGA socket loading and retention mechanisms.
• Experience with design validation, reliability testing, and issue resolution workflows.
• Effective communication and technical leadership across global cross-functional teams.
• Job Type:
• Intel Contract Employee
• Shift:
• Shift 1 (United States of America)
• Primary Location:
• US, Oregon, Hillsboro
• Additional Locations:
• Business group:
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Additional Information

Job Details: Job Description: The world is transforming - and so is Intel. Intel is a company of bold and curious inventors and problem solvers who create some of the most astounding technology advancements and experiences in the world. With a legacy of relentless innovation and a commitment to bring smart, connected devices to every person on Earth, our diverse and brilliant teams are continually searching for tomorrow's technology and revel in the challenge that changing the world for the better brings. We work every single day to design and manufacture silicon products that empower people's digital lives. Come join us and do something wonderful. We are seeking a Mechanical System and Component Architect to lead mechanical architecture and design execution for next-generation server platforms. This role is responsible for delivering robust mechanical designs across server chassis, liquid cooling systems, and loading mechanisms for LGA sockets. The ideal candidate combines deep mechanical engineering fundamentals with system-level thinking and strong cross-functional leadership to drive high-quality designs from concept through validation and production.

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