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Principal Mechanical Engineer
AMD · San Jose, CA · Posted 24 days ago
Lead the mechanical architecture of next-generation AI and semiconductor packaging solutions, from concept through high-volume manufacturing, while mentoring engineers and shaping technology strategy.
THE ROLE: Join AMD's advanced packaging organization and help shape the mechanical architecture of next-generation high-performance computing, AI, and semiconductor products. As a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will lead the development of advanced package-board-system mechanical solutions spanning concept definition, mechanical design, simulation, qualification, and manufacturing ramp. This is a highly visible technical leadership role that offers the opportunities to influence product direction, solve complex product challenges from package, server and rack system. Daily work across core-development team from marketing, system architecture, HW & SW, reliability, and manufacturing to bring industry-leading technologies to market.
THE PERSON: The ideal candidate brings the technical depth of a principal-level individual contributor, the judgment as a senior engineering leader, and the hands-on capability to personally drive product solution design, team reviews, supplier engagement, and problem resolution from concept through NPI, qualification, and production ramp. You enjoy solving complex problems, hand-on skills of advanced CAD design and thermal-mechanical FEA modelling tools, mentoring engineers, and driving execution across cross-functional teams.
This position is especially suited for top-tier talent from semiconductor, HPC server/system or AI cloud platform companies with strong experience in advanced packaging, mechanical design, mechanical stress simulation, and manufacturing execution who want to remain technically involved while also helping guide technology strategy, edged-chip cooling technology, engineering excellence, and future team growth.
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