Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer-IT Rack Infrastructure

Dell Technologies•Hopkinton, MA

About The Position

Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer-IT Rack Infrastructure Mechanical Engineering leads and delivers the development of innovative and compliant mechanical design solutions, as well as cross-functional interfaces for computer systems and peripherals. Our team conducts the analysis, feasibility studies and testing of mechanical products, instruments, subassemblies and packaging for new and existing products – and then oversees the introduction of design changes to the manufacturing organizations. As AI growth is accelerating, Dell Technologies is developing ground-breaking technologies and customer solutions to lead the industry. These technologies are rapidly changing and we’re developing best-in class AI, Cloud, High Performance Computing (HPC), Edge computing devices and enterprise networking, server and storage products. Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact as a Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer on our IT Rack Infrastructure Team in Austin, Texas or Hopkinton, Massachusetts. What you’ll achieve As a Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for the development of Rack-Level Data Center AI solutions. You will collaborate with our global community of mechanical, electrical, and thermal engineering experts to create cutting edge, rack-level data center solutions that power the next generation of AI. You will:

Requirements

12+ years of experience in electro‑mechanical product development or equivalent expertise, including direct experience designing high‑density IT Racks for data centers
Strong knowledge of cooling technologies, particularly liquid cooling and rack‑level cooling components
Expert ability to interpret technical data sheets, complex engineering drawings, and 3D design databases, with experience predicting product behavior using Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
Advanced proficiency in 3D CAD tools—experience with Creo and SolidWorks is required; skilled in designing sheet metal, plastic, die‑cast, and other mechanical assemblies
Demonstrated capability in electro‑mechanical product development with strong analytical skills, the ability to adapt to evolving design requirements, and a track record of resolving issues effectively

Nice To Haves

Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Experience partnering with mechancal suppliers

Responsibilities

Drive early‑stage concept feasibility efforts to shape and influence product requirements
Partner closely with cross‑functional engineering teams to develop customer‑centric product solutions and help guide overall portfolio strategy
Create detailed designs for sheet metal, plastic, die‑cast, and other mechanical components and assemblies using 3D CAD software
Apply robust design methodologies to develop, prototype, and evaluate mechanical concepts
Collaborate with suppliers, manufacturing, quality, tooling engineering, and internal technical teams to ensure successful product development and launch