Mechanical Senior Principal Engineer
About The Position
The Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer will join Dell Technologies’ Mechanical Engineering Center of Excellence (MECOE) team in Austin, Texas, to develop innovations for new PC products. The role works across product lines to deliver leading mobile PC offerings for commercial and consumer customers, with a strong focus on innovation and the front-end design cycle. The engineer will provide technical expertise and engineering leadership, influence future mobile product design, and drive technical decisions across disciplines. The role collaborates with Marketing, internal cross-functional teams, and external development partners to shape customer-focused design concepts and ensure solutions are ready for product integration. Design concepts are developed and communicated using 3D CAD and FEA tools, with proof-of-concept prototypes validated for seamless integration.
Requirements
- 9+ years of experience in Mechanical Engineering, with a proven track record of delivering innovative, high-quality designs.
- Deep expertise in engineering design principles, including large-scale production, sheet metal, injection molding, electrical interconnects, heat extraction, and vibration control.
- Advanced proficiency in 3D CAD systems; CREO is preferred.
- Ability to create concept models, analyze production designs, and clearly communicate technical ideas.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including interpreting mechanical simulations, evaluating design trade-offs, and ensuring optimal cost, performance, and quality.
- Collaborative mindset and experience driving design concepts forward with internal teams and external development partners, while working independently and in teams.
Nice To Haves
- Typically requires 12+ years of related experience in a professional role with a Bachelor’s degree; or 8+ years with a Master’s degree; or 5+ years with a PhD; or equivalent experience.
- Hands-on experience in the design and analysis of electronics enclosures; PC, server, or similar product experience is a strong plus.
- Practical experience in machine shop operations and prototype building, demonstrating the ability to translate concepts into functional models.
Responsibilities
- Influence future mobile product design by providing technical expertise and engineering leadership, with a strong focus on the front-end design cycle.
- Collaborate with Marketing and cross-functional teams to define innovation strategies and generate customer-focused design concepts.
- Lead technical decision-making across multiple disciplines, including industrial design, usability, quality, and reliability.
- Develop and communicate design concepts using 3D CAD and FEA tools, and validate proof-of-concept prototypes for seamless integration.
- Drive design enablement with external partners, ensuring solutions meet specifications and are ready for integration into the product portfolio.
- Drive innovation, share knowledge across the technology community, and contribute to industry-leading products.
Benefits
- Dell Technologies team members can explore the benefits experience at MyWellatDell.com; specific benefits are not listed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
