Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer

At Penguin Solutions (Nasdaq: PENG) – The AI Factory Platform Company – we’re building a team of innovators who thrive on collaboration, creativity, and the opportunity to help shape the future of AI. As part of the AI technology revolution, our teams design, build, deploy, and manage AI factories for enterprises, sovereign AI initiatives, and neocloud providers worldwide.

Headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, Penguin Solutions operates globally through a network of R&D, manufacturing, and sales locations. For nearly three decades, we have operated at the intersection of memory and AI/HPC infrastructure. That engineering expertise positions us to power the next generation of AI workloads, from training to inference and agentic AI at scale.

Penguin Solutions brings together differentiated infrastructure software, advanced memory, compute systems, end-to-end services, and industry-leading partner solutions in a full-stack AI factory platform designed to help customers deploy and scale AI workloads with speed and precision. At Penguin Solutions, we value ideas over hierarchy and believe in servant leadership, where leaders enable teams to do their best work.

We empower employees to take ownership, drive innovation, and grow through challenging work, continuous learning, and exposure to advanced AI tools and technologies. With flexibility where it matters and a strong focus on outcomes, Penguin Solutions is a place to do your best work, grow your career, and make a meaningful impact.

Job Overview We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support the development of mechanical and thermal solutions for advanced memory and computing systems. This role will focus on creating detailed mechanical designs, assisting with thermal analysis, developing prototypes, and supporting product development activities.

The engineer will work closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to help deliver reliable, manufacturable products.

Responsibilities

Create and update 3D CAD models, assemblies, and engineering drawings for mechanical components, enclosures, and chassis. Support the design and evaluation of thermal management solutions, including heat sinks, airflow features, and cooling components. Perform basic thermal, mechanical, and tolerance analyses using standard engineering tools and methods.

Assist in prototype builds, product testing, and design verification activities. Work with electrical, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure designs meet product requirements. Apply Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) guidelines with guidance from senior engineers. Participate in material and component selection based on cost, performance, and availability requirements.

Support manufacturing partners and suppliers during prototype and production build activities. Maintain engineering documentation including drawings, specifications, test reports, and engineering change orders. Help troubleshoot mechanical and thermal issues identified during development and production.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field. Typically 3 to 5 years of mechanical design experience in electronics, computing hardware, or related products. Experience using CAD software such as Solid. Works or Creo. Basic understanding of thermal management, materials, and mechanical design principles.

Familiarity with engineering analysis tools and laboratory testing methods. Experience supporting prototype development and validation testing. Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience designing mechanical components for electronic systems. Familiarity with sheet metal, machined, molded, or die-cast parts. Exposure to thermal testing and data analysis. Experience working with manufacturing suppliers and prototype vendors. Knowledge of industry standards related to product reliability and environmental compliance.

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