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Principal Mechanical Design Engineer (Server, GPU)

AMD· Engineering
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Austin, TX$180kFull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Principal Mechanical Design Engineer responsible for driving mechanical design of AMD’s next-generation server and GPU platforms within the Data Center Platform Engineering group, focusing on high-power systems, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic mechanical direction.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the mechanical design for advanced server and GPU platforms.
  • Develop detailed mechanical designs and prototypes; validate through simulation, analysis, and physical testing.
  • Collaborate with system architecture, board, validation, and manufacturing teams to ensure cohesive product development and system reliability.
  • Represent AMD in technical reviews, customer engagements, and industry forums.
  • Provide consultative direction to senior leadership on mechanical strategy and design trade-offs.
  • Mentor engineers, guide technical direction across functional boundaries, and foster innovation.
  • Make critical decisions impacting multiple product families, go-to-market readiness, and overall customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

  • Principal level, mechanical or product design professional experience, ideally in server hardware, GPU systems, or high-performance computing environments.
  • Proven expertise in mechanical design for server and rack solutions.
  • Expert proficiency with CAD software such as Creo, SolidWorks, or equivalent, with advanced modeling and assembly management skills.
  • Strong familiarity with DFM principles and manufacturing processes for high-volume production.
  • Deep understanding of mechanical materials, manufacturing processes (sheet metal, injection molding, die casting, extrusion), and industry standards.
  • Demonstrated success in cross-functional collaboration with electrical, thermal, and validation teams.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence across organizations.
  • Optics and laser experience desired
  • Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field highly preferred, Master’s degree desired

Skills

Required:Mechanical designCAD (Creo, SolidWorks)DFMMaterials & manufacturing processesCross-functional collaborationLeadership & communication
Nice to have:Optics/laser experience

Benefits

  • Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.
Last updated Oct 15, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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