Mechanical Principal Engineer-Data Center IT Rack Feasibility

Dell Technologies•Round Rock, TX

About The Position

Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG) builds hardware and software for infrastructure, computational workloads, data continuity, and enterprise-scale platforms. Its engineering teams use AI throughout product development while relying on engineers to define product intent, create specifications, and exercise judgment in designing products for customers. The Mechanical Engineering team develops innovative, compliant mechanical design solutions and conducts feasibility studies and preliminary testing for products, instruments, and subassemblies, coordinating with downstream stakeholders. The Mechanical Principal Engineer for Data Center IT Rack Feasibility interprets technology collateral, owns complex mechanical designs, performs selected detailed analyses, and prepares test plans to validate function, reliability, and compliance. The role supports product requirements during early feasibility investigations and develops customer-centric data center infrastructure and high-density rack solutions. The position is based in Round Rock, Texas, or Hopkinton, Massachusetts; relocation assistance is available.

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience in electro-mechanical product development or equivalent skill.
Experience with air and liquid cooling technologies.
Proficiency with 3D CAD tools such as Creo or SolidWorks for mechanical component design.
Strong understanding of finite element analysis and the interpretation of technical specifications and data sheets.
Experience driving complex, fast-paced product development programs.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, or a related field.
Experience designing high-density data center infrastructure, including information technology rack solutions for enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

Partner with cross-functional engineering teams to develop innovative, customer-centric data center infrastructure and high-density rack solutions.
Design and develop mechanical and thermal components for air- and liquid-cooled systems using 3D CAD tools, including sheet metal, plastic, die-cast, and complex assemblies.
Design, develop, prototype, and evaluate concepts for feasibility, performance, reliability, and manufacturability, using engineering analysis tools such as FEA where appropriate.
Interpret technical specifications and supplier documentation to inform design decisions and optimize thermal, mechanical, and system-level performance.
Collaborate with and influence technology partners, suppliers, manufacturing, quality, and tooling teams to create robust designs and improve scalability, serviceability, and cost efficiency.
Conduct selective detailed analyses and prepare test plans to validate function, reliability, and compliance.
Coordinate with downstream stakeholders to support product requirements during early feasibility investigations.