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Sr. Rack and Chassis Design Mechanical Engineer

AMD· Engineering
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Austin, TX$144.8k - $217.2kFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Senior mechanical engineer specializing in rack- and chassis-level design for AMD server and GPU products, focusing on high-density infrastructure, thermal management, and optical/laser integration for AI/hpc workloads. Leads mechanical architecture, supports pre- and post-silicon activities, and mentors junior engineers in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the mechanical design and highly influence mechanical architecture for AMD’s flagship server and GPU products used in leading-edge data centers worldwide.
  • Work alongside experts in mechanical, thermal, and structural design and shape the future of high-performance computing hardware.
  • Collaborate across diverse technical teams to drive decisions and solve highly complex engineering challenges to deliver robust, manufacturable solutions that meet stringent performance and reliability goals.
  • Be part of a results-driven, collaborative environment where your expertise and leadership directly impact product success.
  • Collaborate with a global team to define, design, and integrate mechanical systems for server/compute products.
  • Lead mechanical development efforts across server design, system architecture, rack-level integration, cooling solutions, and laser and optics.
  • Champion Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Reliability (DFR) principles for high-volume production.
  • Participate in and lead design reviews, providing actionable feedback to improve product quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Perform mechanical modeling in Creo, tolerance analysis, and system-level mechanical design tailored to AMD’s strategic market segments.
  • Contribute to post-silicon development through test planning, characterization, data analysis, and support of customer/reference systems.
  • Provide technical direction and mentorship to junior engineers; act as a key decision-maker in design reviews and cross-functional discussions.
  • Drive the continuous improvement of mechanical design processes and workflows.
  • Champion innovation by introducing new mechanical design concepts, technologies, and methodologies.
  • Use independent judgment and initiative to solve complex mechanical challenges and influence product direction.

Qualifications

  • BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

Skills

Required:Mechanical design leadershipCreo (and/or SolidWorks)Thermal managementFEM/FEA
Nice to have:Optics and laser integration

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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