Principal Mechanical Engineer

• -Establishes and drives long-term mechanical design strategies for next-generation server architectures, defining cooling methodologies and mechanical frameworks from concept to production.
• -Defines and oversees the mechanical design of electronics enclosures and embedded systems, ensuring alignment with overarching hardware strategies and system-level requirements.
• -Establishes best practices and frameworks for mechanical reliability assessments and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) proactively addressing challenges.
• -Advises cross-functional teams on the resolution of potential points of failure, root cause analysis, and corrective action.
• -Defines manufacturing and assembly strategies that enhance mechanical system quality, scalability, and efficiency, collaborating with Operations and external manufacturers to drive cost-effective production.
• -Ensures seamless transitions from prototype to mass production, establishing rigorous quality control measures across suppliers and internal teams.
• -Defines and leads industry-leading reliability and qualification protocols for mechanical components and systems, ensuring optimal performance in data center and cloud environments.
• -Drives the development of predictive analytics methodologies for early defect detection and risk mitigation using statistical modeling.
• -Oversees and advises on the interpretation of complex test data, shaping design refinements and corrective action plans based on analytical insights.
• -Spearheads cutting-edge research into emerging materials, cooling technologies, and mechanical design innovations, influencing the evolution of data center infrastructure.
• -Represents Oracle in technical forums, industry consortia, and research collaborations, driving advancements in mechanical engineering best practices.
• -Develops and executes long-term innovation strategies that enhance product performance, energy efficiency, and sustainability.
• -Partners with electrical engineers, component engineers, operations teams, and other internal stakeholders to define and drive design optimizations that optimize product performance, reliability, and scalability.
• -Builds and strengthens relationships with key suppliers to develop high-quality components and assemblies ensuring they meet performance and cost goals.
• -Provides leadership in collaboration with manufacturing to transition designs to production.
• -Leads high-impact mechanical engineering initiatives, setting technical roadmaps and aligning stakeholders on strategic development priorities.
• -Advises leadership on mechanical design trends and emerging risks, providing expert insights to shape investment decisions.
• -Mentors and guides senior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
• Additional Responsibilities (as needed)
• -Sets technical direction for thermal management and design strategies using Computational -Fluid Dynamics (CFD) tools like FloTHERM or Icepak, ensuring optimal thermal management for electronic devices.
• -Defines and leads the global strategy for mechanical product designs, ensuring alignment with complex global regulatory and industry standards across multiple regions.
• -Leads all environmental testing activities, ensuring comprehensive testing and certification processes are embedded in the product lifecycle, from concept to production.
• -Leads cross-functional teams, providing expert guidance and influencing key decisions to -ensure standards are embedded in all product development stages, while balancing business needs with regulatory constraints.

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