Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

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Who We Are
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Client Validation Engineering Mechanical and Thermal Engineering Group (MTEG)-Intel CCG's center of excellence for mechanical and thermal validation solutions and physical debug. MTEG plays a critical role in supporting validation and physical debug for nearly all Intel silicon products, including laptops, notebooks, tablets, workstations, automotive systems, wearables, and drones.

Who You Are

As a member of this innovative team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge mechanical and thermal engineering designs and analyses across diverse business segments.

Key Responsibilities but not limited to:

Collaboration and Planning:

• Participate in MTEG planning sessions and collaborate with board design teams to document and refine product requirements.

• Work closely with internal customers to gather feedback and set clear expectations for product deliverables.

Design and Analysis:

• Develop mechanical and thermal design concepts using advanced CAD and thermal design tools and present these concepts for approval.

• Conduct static stress finite-element analysis (FEA) to ensure system functionality.

• Perform thermal simulations to validate component and system performance under defined boundary conditions.

Prototyping and Testing:

• Create detailed production drawings, evaluate prototypes, and qualify mechanical and thermal hardware for production builds.

• Identify and resolve manufacturing issues that could impact product delivery.

Documentation, Deployment and Support:

• Collaborate with external manufacturers to align hardware build schedules with overall program timelines.

• Develop comprehensive assembly instructions and provide training to both internal and external customers.

• Offer virtual and hands-on support to ensure proper functionality and integration of hardware solutions.

• Work with low-cost geographic suppliers to implement cost-effective designs.

Innovation:

• Lead the development of next-generation validation thermal and socket technologies by partnering with customers and suppliers to address emerging challenges.

Behavior skills we are looking for:

• Strong ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail and deliver on schedule.

• Proven self-management skills to drive actions and meet milestones independently.

• Experience working with diverse, cross-functional teams and external hardware manufacturing suppliers.

• Excellent problem-solving and innovative thinking, with a solid foundation in mechanical and thermal engineering.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in component and platform/system thermals.

• Knowledge of sheet-metal and plastic part design.

• Familiarity with thermal margining tools and controls.

• Understanding of manufacturing processes.

• Experience in ECAD/MCAD integration and management.

Qualifications

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. Experience would be obtained through a combination of prior education level classes, and current level school classes, projects, research, and relevant previous job and/or internship experience.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Thermal/Manufacturing Engineering with 4+ years of relevant design experience, OR Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant design experience.

Technical Expertise should include the following:

• CAD tools (Pro/E Creo, Wildfire 5.0, or SolidWorks).

• Finite element analysis (FEA) and thermal simulations.

• PDM tools such as Windchill or Intralink.

• Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD and T).

Inside this Business Group

The Client Computing Group (CCG) is responsible for driving business strategy and product development for Intel's PC products and platforms, spanning form factors such as notebooks, desktops, 2 in 1s, all in ones. Working with our partners across the industry, we intend to deliver purposeful computing experiences that unlock people's potential - allowing each person use our products to focus, create and connect in ways that matter most to them. As the largest business unit at Intel, CCG is investing more heavily in the PC, ramping its capabilities even more aggressively, and designing the PC experience even more deliberately, including delivering a predictable cadence of leadership products. As a result, we are able to fuel innovation across Intel, providing an important source of IP and scale, as well as help the company deliver on its purpose of enriching the lives of every person on earth.

Other Locations

US, Folsom

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Benefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock, bonuses, as well as, benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find more information about all of our Amazing Benefits here.



Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US $105,797.00-$175,105.00
*Salary range dependent on a number of factors including location and experience

Working Model

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.