PCB Mechanical Engineer

About the role

At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. We have a new opportunity due to growth for a Mechanical Engineer to own the board-level mechanical aspects of design for AMD’s next-generation AI and HPC infrastructure platforms.

This opportunity is based in Seattle, WA.

Responsibilities

• Own the mechanical definition of complex PCB designs, including board outline, mounting scheme, connector and component placement constraints, and keep-out requirements
• Define and implement mechanical features needed to support large, high-density boards, including stiffening strategies, support locations, and structural elements
• Work closely with system mechanical engineers to ensure alignment between board design and system-level integration, including trays, enclosures, and rack interfaces
• Partner with thermal engineering to support cooling solutions, including placement and mechanical integration of heat sinks, cold plates, and related mounting structures
• Collaborate with electrical design teams to co-develop layouts that balance mechanical constraints with routing and packaging needs, including connector placement and board topology
• Engage with fabrication, assembly, and reliability teams to ensure designs are manufacturable and meet mechanical and reliability requirements
• Contribute to analysis and resolution of mechanical issues such as deflection, support, and structural integrity, working with cross-functional teams as needed
• Support bring-up and validation by helping diagnose and resolve mechanical integration or reliability issues observed in prototypes or production
• Contribute to board-level thermal design by supporting heat transfer from components through the PCB into cooling solutions, including consideration of stackup, thermal vias, and interface to cold plates
• Develop and document mechanical design specifications, including requirements for board features, interfaces, and integration constraints to guide design and manufacturing
• Review board level and system level design to identify any potential system issue and drive resolution
• Perform case study and failure analysis and provide issue resolution recommendation
• Review mechanical part specifications and 2D drawings

Requirements

• Experience with mechanical design of electronic assemblies, including PCB-based systems or similar high-density hardware highly preferred
• Strong understanding of mechanical design fundamentals, including structural support, and component integration highly preferred
• Experience with mechanical tolerance definition and tolerance stackup analysis
• Experience with CAD tools (e.g., Creo, SolidWorks, or similar) for design and layout of mechanical features highly preferred
• Ability to work effectively across disciplines, including electrical, thermal, manufacturing, and reliability teams highly preferred
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work through complex cross-functional constraints highly preferred
• Experience with large or high-density boards used in server, networking, or accelerator platforms
• Familiarity with connector integration and mechanical considerations for high-speed interconnects
• Exposure to advanced packaging or high-performance system design environments
• Experience working with manufacturing or reliability teams on mechanical design validation and issue resolution
• Experience performing finite element simulations and related testing from concept evaluations to design functional verifications

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Skills

This role requires a strong mechanical engineer and problem solver, known for your proactive work style and excellent collaboration with the many teams and functions involved from design through validation.