Manager - Mechanical and Thermal Engineering
About The Position
Join Intel's Networking Platforms Operation as an Engineering Manager leading cutting-edge hardware design for FNIC and IPU board products. This player-coach role combines strategic leadership with hands-on technical expertise, managing a dynamic team of mechanical, thermal, and board layout engineers developing next-generation networking technology. The Central Engineering Group (CEG) is Intel's data-driven organization that builds scalable engineering solutions across three pillars: Product Enablement (IP, tools, and methodologies), Custom ASIC (leveraging existing IP for custom silicon), and Foundry Enablement (supporting top customers and validating technologies). The team focuses on customer-driven, end-to-end solutions with short development cycles to deliver measurable business impact across Intel's product and foundry businesses.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or in a related field and 7+ years of experience
- 5+ years of leadership experience managing engineering teams
- 5+ years of experience with server platforms and data center technologies
- Experience with cloud enterprise and telecommunications infrastructure applications
- Experience in heat transfer, CFD analysis, and materials selection for electronics cooling
- Experience with high-density PCB layout constraints and complex PCBA assembly integration
Nice To Haves
- Post Graduate Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or in a related field
- Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)
- Experience with thermal simulation tools (Ansys, FloTHERM, or equivalent)
- Background working with OEMs, ODMs, or contract manufacturing partners
- Experience in assembly and manufacturing processes
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a cross-functional team of mechanical, thermal, and CAD engineers
- Define technology roadmaps for board design aligned with Intel's strategic objectives
- Translate customer requirements and product architecture into executable design solutions
- Coach and mentor team members in advanced technology development and career growth
- Drive development and implementation of innovative board product solutions
- Partner with engineering, product planning, and customer-facing teams to deliver industry-leading power, performance, and design solutions
- Establish strategic partnerships with industry leaders to foster innovation and research collaboration
- Develop long-term capability strategies for emerging technological requirements
- Manage resources and priorities to meet aggressive project timelines
- Foster cross-team collaboration to maximize operational outcomes
- Set clear performance goals and maintain accountability for team results
- Promote an inclusive, high-performance work environment
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Stock bonuses
- Health benefit programs
- Retirement benefit programs
- Vacation benefit programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
