Principal Mechanical Engineer

at Oracle in Boise, Idaho, United States

Job Description

Leads and sets direction for the design and development of mechanical systems including components, enclosures, and packaging, ensuring reliability, performance, and manufacturability. Contributes to the technical vision and sets best practices for the use of advanced computer aided design ( CAD ) tools, mentoring cross-functional teams in refining innovative mechanical solutions. Establishes best practices and frameworks for mechanical strength and reliability testing of materials and components, collaborating with operations and suppliers to drive cost-effective production. Defines protocols for and leads testing and reliability assessments, shaping design refinements and corrective action plans. Leads high impact mechanical engineering initiatives, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning. ?

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Design and Development:

-Leads and sets direction for the architectural design and development of highly complex electronic parts, components, board layout and board planning, and mechanical systems, ensuring cutting-edge reliability, performance, and manufacturability.

-Establishes and drives long-term mechanical design strategies for next-generation server architectures, defining cooling methodologies and mechanical frameworks from concept to production.

-Contributes to the technical vision and sets best practices for the use of advanced computer-aided design ( CAD ) tools (e.g., ProE, SolidWorks), mentoring cross-functional teams in refining innovative mechanical solutions.

-Defines and oversees the mechanical design of electronics enclosures and embedded systems, ensuring alignment with overarching hardware strategies and system-level requirements.

Structural and Reliability Analysis:

-Establishes best practices and frameworks for mechanical reliability assessments and Finite Element Analysis ( FEA ) proactively addressing challenges.

-Advises cross-functional teams on the resolution of potential points of failure, root cause analysis, and corrective action.

Manufacturing and Production Support:

-Defines manufacturing and assembly strategies that enhance mechanical system quality, scalability, and efficiency, collaborating with Operations and external manufacturers to drive cost-effective production.

-Ensures seamless transitions from prototype to mass production, establishing rigorous quality control measures across suppliers and internal teams.

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