Job description

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING 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. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’ll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond. Together, we advance your career. THE ROLE: Join us at the forefront of AI. As a Sr. Rack and Chassis Design Mechanical Engineer , you'll lead the design and build the physical backbone that powers next-generation AI, from cutting-edge AI servers and high-density infrastructure to advanced liquid cooling solutions. This is a rare opportunity to solve some of the most demanding thermal and mechanical challenges in the industry, working on systems that push the boundaries of what's possible in modern computing. Our high-impact Mechanical Design and Development team has an opportunity for a Sr. Rack and Chassis Design Mechanical Engineer at our labs in Austin, TX. Our team is focused on the mechanical development of AMD’s advanced server products and platforms, and your work will span from early-stage concept development through product commercialization, involving both pre- and post-silicon activities, and you will. • Lead the mechanical design and highly influence mechanical architecture for AMD’s flagship server and GPU products used in leading-edge data centers worldwide. • Work alongside experts in mechanical, thermal, and structural design and shape the future of high-performance computing hardware. • Strong collaboration across diverse technical teams to drive decisions and solve highly complex engineering challenges to deliver robust, manufacturable solutions that meet stringent performance and reliability goals. • Be part of a results-driven, collaborative environment where your expertise and leadership directly impact product success. THE PERSON: You are a seasoned mechanical engineering design professional who is self-driven and highly proficient in electromechanical product design, integration, and validation for high performance computing hardware especially at the rack level server systems level, with optic and laser experience in the mix. You bring a demonstrated ability for innovation and continuous improvement throughout your career, as well as a track record of using your proven engineering expertise to drive best practices and value across an organization. You bring excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a collaborative design mindset, and strong design tradeoff judgement. You actively listen to other perspectives, thoughtfully evaluate technical tradeoffs and are willing to adapt or rethink your own design approach to achieve the best overall solution. You thrive in a fast-paced environment where multiple engineering design teams work together to solve highly complex technical challenges. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Collaborate with a global team to define, design, and integrate mechanical systems for server/compute products. • Lead mechanical development efforts across server design , system architecture, rack-level integration, cooling solutions, and laser and optics. • Champion Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Reliability (DFR) principles for high-volume production. • Participate in and lead design reviews, providing actionable feedback to improve product quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. • Perform mechanical modeling in Creo, tolerance analysis, and system-level mechanical design tailored to AMD’s strategic market segments. • Contribute to post-silicon development through test planning, characterization, data analysis, and support of customer/reference systems. • Provide technical direction and mentorship to junior engineers; act as a key decision-maker in design reviews and cross-functional discussions. • Drive the continuous improvement of mechanical design processes and workflows. • Champion innovation by introducing new mechanical design concepts, technologies, and methodologies. • Use independent judgment and initiative to solve complex mechanical challenges and influence product direction. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Technical Leadership: • Advanced experience and demonstrated ability to manage and contribute to multiple technically diverse programs in parallel. • Highly proficient in leading complex engineering efforts from concept through production with a strong understanding of fabrication processes, tooling design, cost optimization, DFM/DFA (Design for Manufacturability and Assembly), and supplier collaboration from prototype through high-volume production. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; background of influencing and collaborating across internal teams, external vendors and partners, and geographies. • Experience leading by example and promoting a culture of teamwork and shared success Technical Experience: • Deep understanding of mechanical materials, manufacturing processes (sheet metal, injection molding, die casting, extrusion), and industry standards. • Senior level experience in server and server infrastructure design is highly desired. Proficiency in developing mechanical solutions at the system level for semiconductor products is essential, including data analysis and product characterization. • Seasoned experience in mechanical design and development, at Senior/lead level in server and switch development field. • Advanced proficiency with CAD software such as Creo, SolidWorks, or equivalent, with advanced modeling and assembly management skills. • Proven expertise in the integration of silicon into system-level products, particularly in high-performance computing/server environments. • Advanced understanding of thermal management, cooling systems, mechanical modeling tools, and industry-standard design practices. • Mechanical Modeling: Advanced knowledge and demonstrated proficiency of statistical analysis, structural and tolerance analysis, and Finite Element Analysis (FEA). Proficiency in Creo. • Optics and laser experience is preferred. Strategic Thinking: • Ability to drive the definition and implementation of highly complex mechanical solutions in a dynamic, high-tech environment with evolving business and technical priorities. ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. #LI-MP2 Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance . AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Requirements

Must-haves

Lead the mechanical design and highly influence mechanical architecture for AMD’s flagship server and GPU products used in leading-edge data centers worldwide.
Work alongside experts in mechanical, thermal, and structural design and shape the future of high-performance computing hardware.
Strong collaboration across diverse technical teams to drive decisions and solve highly complex engineering challenges to deliver robust, manufacturable solutions that meet stringent performance and reliability goals.
Be part of a results-driven, collaborative environment where your expertise and leadership directly impact product success.
Collaborate with a global team to define, design, and integrate mechanical systems for server/compute products.
Lead mechanical development efforts across server design , system architecture, rack-level integration, cooling solutions, and laser and optics.
Champion Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Reliability (DFR) principles for high-volume production.
Participate in and lead design reviews, providing actionable feedback to improve product quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
Perform mechanical modeling in Creo, tolerance analysis, and system-level mechanical design tailored to AMD’s strategic market segments.
Contribute to post-silicon development through test planning, characterization, data analysis, and support of customer/reference systems.
Provide technical direction and mentorship to junior engineers; act as a key decision-maker in design reviews and cross-functional discussions.
Drive the continuous improvement of mechanical design processes and workflows.
Champion innovation by introducing new mechanical design concepts, technologies, and methodologies.
Use independent judgment and initiative to solve complex mechanical challenges and influence product direction.
Advanced experience and demonstrated ability to manage and contribute to multiple technically diverse programs in parallel.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; background of influencing and collaborating across internal teams, external vendors and partners, and geographies.
Experience leading by example and promoting a culture of teamwork and shared success
Deep understanding of mechanical materials, manufacturing processes (sheet metal, injection molding, die casting, extrusion), and industry standards.
Seasoned experience in mechanical design and development, at Senior/lead level in server and switch development field.
Advanced proficiency with CAD software such as Creo, SolidWorks, or equivalent, with advanced modeling and assembly management skills.
Proven expertise in the integration of silicon into system-level products, particularly in high-performance computing/server environments.
Advanced understanding of thermal management, cooling systems, mechanical modeling tools, and industry-standard design practices.
Mechanical Modeling: Advanced knowledge and demonstrated proficiency of statistical analysis, structural and tolerance analysis, and Finite Element Analysis (FEA). Proficiency in Creo.

Nice-to-haves

Optics and laser experience is preferred.

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