Sr. Mechanical Engineer (Chassis/Enclosures)

About the role

Piper Companies is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer (Chassis/Enclosures) to lead the mechanical architecture of high‑performance computing hardware. The role is ideal for an experienced engineer with deep expertise in sheet‑metal chassis and enclosure design within the data center and advanced computing hardware industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and architecture of rack‑mounted systems, including sheet‑metal chassis, enclosures, and structural frames.
• Design board‑level mounting structures, card cages, PSU mounts, and cable management solutions.
• Develop manufacturable sheet‑metal designs with attention to tolerances, PEM hardware, grounding, and EMI.
• Collaborate with thermal teams to integrate liquid cooling hardware, airflow ducting, and cooling structures.
• Drive DFM/DFA, support EVT/DVT builds, and partner with ODMs and manufacturers through production.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of experience designing mechanical systems for electronics hardware.
• Hands‑on experience with sheet‑metal chassis and enclosures for rack‑mounted systems.
• Proficiency with CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Creo, or NX.
• Strong understanding of sheet‑metal fabrication, tolerance stack‑ups, and DFM/DFA principles.

Compensation

$210,000 - $260,000 plus equity

Benefits

• Health, Vision, Dental
• PTO, Paid Holiday and Sick Leave if Required by Law

Location: Saratoga, CA — on site 5 days per week.