Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer-Data Center Custom Solutions
Salary
$176k–$242k/ annually
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About This Role
Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG) builds the products that power
infrastructure, solutions, and data management our customers need most. Our
teams design and develop the hardware and software that connect infrastructure,
accelerate computational workloads, integrate across the stack, protect data
continuity, and deliver the platforms, applications, and diagnostics our
customers rely on every day at enterprise scale.
Some product builders follow the rules. Ours rewrite them.
Within ISG, innovation isn't just about creating new technology- it's about
challenging assumptions and reimagining how work gets done. Engineers define
intent, author precise specifications, and orchestrate AI agents that execute at
speed and scale. AI is embedded throughout our development process, helping us
move faster, learn quicker, and deliver greater impact. Yet the most important
contribution remains uniquely human: deciding what to build, designing how it
should work, and applying the judgment needed to earn our customers' trust. When
your products power critical infrastructure around the world, that
responsibility matters.
We move quickly toward the work that matters most. We reward experimentation,
encourage bold thinking, and remove unnecessary barriers so great ideas can
become reality faster. Our teams embrace a customer-first, first-to-market
mindset, transforming rapid feedback into better products and better outcomes.
We aren't looking for people who are content with the status quo- we look for
builders who question it, improve it, and occasionally rewrite it.
If you're energized by solving complex systems challenges, excited to work
alongside AI to amplify your impact, and motivated by the opportunity to shape
what's next instead of simply maintaining what's been done before, you'll find
your place here.
Join us and help build the future of enterprise technology.
Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer-Data Center Custom Solutions
Mechanical Engineering leads and delivers the development of innovative and
compliant mechanical design solutions. Our team conducts the analysis,
feasibility studies and testing of mechanical products,
instruments, subassemblies and packaging for new and existing products – and
then oversees the introduction of design changes to the manufacturing
organizations.
What you’ll achieve:
As a Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will own complex mechanical
designs, conduct detailed analyses, and prepare test plans to validate function,
reliability, and compliance. You will coordinate with manufacturing and resolve
build issues.
Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact
as a Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer on our Mechanical Engineering team in
Austin, Texas or Hopkinton, Massachusetts (relocation assistance provided).
RESPONSIBILITIES
You will:
* Lead the design and development of customized AI infrastructure and
rack-scale solutions for Dell's largest enterprise and hyperscale customers
* Own mechanical and thermal design execution for customer-specific hardware,
driving cooling, configuration, and product changes from concept through
production
* Develop high-density rack architectures, air- and liquid-cooled systems, and
complex mechanical assemblies optimized for performance, reliability,
manufacturability, and serviceability
* Partner with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and
supplier teams to resolve technical challenges and accelerate deployment of
custom solutions at scale
* Drive innovation through advanced engineering analysis, prototyping, and
AI-enabled automation tools that improve design efficiency and speed
time-to-market
QUALIFICATIONS
Take the first step towards your dream career
Every Dell Technologies team member brings something unique to the
table. Here’s what we are looking for with this role:
Essential Requirements
* 12+ years of experience in electro-mechanical product development, delivering
complex hardware systems from concept through production
* Proven expertise in designing high-density data center infrastructure,
including rack-scale and AI computing solutions
* Strong background in air and liquid cooling technologies, with experience in
rack-level thermal design and direct liquid cooling
* Proficiency with Creo, SolidWorks, or similar 3D CAD tools for the design of
complex mechanical assemblies
* Experience applying engineering analysis, including FEA, while interpreting
technical specifications and supplier data to drive design decisions
* Familiarity with AI-enabled engineering tools and automation technologies
that improve design efficiency and accelerate product development
Compensation
Dell is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary
range for this position is $176,000-$242,000.
Who We Are
We believe that each of us has the power to make an impact. That’s why we put
our team members at the center of everything we do. If you’re looking for an
opportunity to grow your career with some of the best minds and most advanced
tech in the industry, we’re looking for you.
Dell Technologies is a unique family of businesses that helps individuals and
organizations transform how they work, live and play. Join us to build a future
that works for everyone because Progress Takes All of Us.
Dell Technologies is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity
for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of
discrimination and harassment. Read the full Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
[https://iawmqy.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/careers/pages/equal-employment-opportunity-policy-statement].
Visit our Culture Code [https://jobs.dell.com/en/how-we-work-and-lead] page to
learn more about how we work and lead.
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