Upscale AI

Upscale AI

Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

US - Headquarters · Principal

Sponsorship not specified$227k-$244kDetected 15 days ago
AccessibilitySolidWorksMechanical DesignElectrical EngineeringCommunicationCollaborationProblem Solving

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About the role

  • We focus on first-principles engineering across silicon, systems, and networking-where performance, scale, and execution are critical.
  • Our team is talent-dense and high-performing.
  • If you're looking to do high-impact work, move fast, and help define the infrastructure behind the future of AI-Upscale is where you can produce meaningful work at the frontier-and operate at a high standard.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and less experienced mechanical design engineers. Provide technical guidance and problem-solving expertise.
  • Excellent understanding of the mechanical development phases, from feasibility, hand calculations & trade studies to conceptual CAD generated to detailed design files, prototyping, testing, through final production release.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including electrical engineering, software, manufacturing, and product management to ensure seamless integration and product success.
  • Identify and implement new technologies and tools to enhance design capabilities and efficiency.
  • Present detailed system design/thermal reviews across the entire NPI team.
  • Work closely with mechanical suppliers to better understand manufacturing capabilities, delivering high-quality, low-cost part design solutions.
  • Willing to share the sustaining effort and/or support.
  • Willing to travel to support both domestic and/or foreign supplier parts and assembly FAI approvals. Support operations contract manufacturing partner by being on site for early development, QA and FCS builds.
  • Upscale, Inc., is building the high-performance infrastructure powering the next generation of artificial intelligence.
  • As a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer - You will be responsible for being the lead mechanical lead design engineer in working cross functionally with other HW engineers and operations in developing high-quality low-cost system design solutions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
  • Strong proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks and PDM).
  • Strong understanding of part manufacturing processes (e.g., injection molding, sheet metal fabrication, machining).
  • Strong understanding of estimated mechanical enclosure parts & hard tooling cost.
  • Strong understanding of liquid ORV3 cooled system design.
  • Strong understanding of comprehensive thermal requirements with high complexity heatsinks, custom cold plates, manifolds and advanced thermal solutions.
  • Strong understanding of part drawing standards and tolerancing practices.
  • Proven track record of successfully leading and delivering high-quality low-cost complex design solutions.
  • Expertise in DFM (Design for Manufacturing) and DFA (Design for Assembly) principles.
  • Excellent communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks and resources effectively.
  • Problem-solving mindset with strong attention to resolution.
  • Excellent understanding of the entire thermal development process (e.g., feasibility, simulations, system thermal profiling, and fan policy).
  • Desired Skills:
  • Hands-on lab experience in mechanical or thermal problem solving as well as periodically supporting small system builds during early development phases.

Nice to have

  • Minimum of 15 plus years of experience in network enclosure system design.

Skills

  • Strong design background in network equipment.
  • Strong relations with rapid prototyping techniques.
  • Excellent collaboration skills with others.
  • Equal Opportunity
  • Accessibility & Accommodations
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Compensation

  • $227k-$244k

Benefits

  • We value ownership, technical rigor, and speed, and we offer the opportunity to work on foundational problems with immediate, real-world impact.

Company info

  • Backed by over $500M in funding and rapid global adoption, we are scaling systems designed for the world's most demanding AI workloads.

Equal opportunity

  • Upscale, Inc., is building a team that reflects a wide range of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
  • We're committed to making our hiring process accessible to everyone. If you need accommodations at any stage, just reach out to us at hiring@upscaleai.com -we're happy to help. Note: This inbox is only for accommodation requests.
  • Upscale, Inc., is building a team that reflects a wide range of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences.
  • We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
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