Groq
Senior Staff System Mechanical Design Engineer
Groq, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Senior Staff System Mechanical Design Engineer
Lead end-to-end mechanical design and development of Groq’s AI/ML system hardware — from concept through manufacturing — ensuring cost-optimized, thermally efficient, and structurally robust mechanical systems are delivered on aggressive product cycles. Responsibilities & Opportunities In This Role
System-Level Mechanical Design Leadership – Translate system requirements and electrical/mechanical PRDs into detailed chassis, enclosure, and subassembly designs. Ensure all mechanical decisions align with product performance, manufacturability, and reliability targets. Chassis & Blade Development – Design mechanical chassis for blades and server-level enclosures from scratch, optimizing for airflow, cooling, and serviceability. Thermal & Structural Analysis – Perform CFD and structural analysis to validate designs against thermal and mechanical constraints. Collaborate with thermal and electrical engineers to co-optimize designs. DFM/DFX & Manufacturing Ownership – Drive design-for-manufacturability and assembly with vendors and CM partners. Ensure smooth transition from prototype to high-volume production. Prototyping & Validation – Build and test mechanical prototypes, analyze test results, and iterate designs for performance and quality. Cross-Functional Collaboration – Partner with electrical, thermal, and manufacturing teams to ensure cohesive system-level design. Support board, rack, and chassis integration efforts. Hands-On Lab Engagement – Participate in bring-up, assembly, and troubleshooting at the system and rack levels. Drive root cause analysis for mechanical and integration issues. Documentation & Change Control – Maintain CAD models, drawings, and engineering change orders (ECOs) to support traceable, production-ready design releases. Ideal Candidates Have/are
Mechanical Design Expertise – 6–10+ years of experience designing mechanical systems for servers, compute blades, or datacenter hardware. CAD Mastery – Expert in SolidWorks, Creo, or NX with demonstrated 3D modeling and detailed drawing capability, including GD&T. Thermal & Structural Competence – Experience running thermal and structural simulations (CFD, FEA) to validate system performance. Manufacturing Depth – Familiarity with sheet metal, machined parts, plastics, and thermal interface materials; hands-on with prototype and production builds. Systems Perspective – Proven success designing mechanical systems around electronic components (boards, heat sinks, fans, connectors, cabling). Lab-Ready Problem Solver – Proficient in debugging assembly, fit, and performance issues directly on the lab floor. Collaborative, Self-Driven Engineer – Strong communicator who thrives in cross-functional environments with tight deadlines and high visibility. Attributes Of a Groqster
Humility – Egos are checked at the door Collaborative & Team Savvy – We make up the smartest person in the room, together Growth & Giver Mindset – Learn it all, share knowledge generously Curious & Innovative – Take a creative approach to projects, problems, and design Passion, Grit, & Boldness – No-limit thinking, fueling informed risk-taking Compensation
At Groq, a competitive base salary is part of our comprehensive compensation package, which includes equity and benefits. The base salary range for this role is $256,500 to $301,800, determined by your skills, qualifications, experience and internal benchmarks. This position may require access to technology and/or information subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Candidates must meet citizenship or residency criteria and qualify as U.S. Persons for export control purposes (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual). Eligibility for an applicable export license: If you are a refugee or asylee, or otherwise eligible under 1324b(a)(3). Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Industries
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Lead end-to-end mechanical design and development of Groq’s AI/ML system hardware — from concept through manufacturing — ensuring cost-optimized, thermally efficient, and structurally robust mechanical systems are delivered on aggressive product cycles. Responsibilities & Opportunities In This Role
System-Level Mechanical Design Leadership – Translate system requirements and electrical/mechanical PRDs into detailed chassis, enclosure, and subassembly designs. Ensure all mechanical decisions align with product performance, manufacturability, and reliability targets. Chassis & Blade Development – Design mechanical chassis for blades and server-level enclosures from scratch, optimizing for airflow, cooling, and serviceability. Thermal & Structural Analysis – Perform CFD and structural analysis to validate designs against thermal and mechanical constraints. Collaborate with thermal and electrical engineers to co-optimize designs. DFM/DFX & Manufacturing Ownership – Drive design-for-manufacturability and assembly with vendors and CM partners. Ensure smooth transition from prototype to high-volume production. Prototyping & Validation – Build and test mechanical prototypes, analyze test results, and iterate designs for performance and quality. Cross-Functional Collaboration – Partner with electrical, thermal, and manufacturing teams to ensure cohesive system-level design. Support board, rack, and chassis integration efforts. Hands-On Lab Engagement – Participate in bring-up, assembly, and troubleshooting at the system and rack levels. Drive root cause analysis for mechanical and integration issues. Documentation & Change Control – Maintain CAD models, drawings, and engineering change orders (ECOs) to support traceable, production-ready design releases. Ideal Candidates Have/are
Mechanical Design Expertise – 6–10+ years of experience designing mechanical systems for servers, compute blades, or datacenter hardware. CAD Mastery – Expert in SolidWorks, Creo, or NX with demonstrated 3D modeling and detailed drawing capability, including GD&T. Thermal & Structural Competence – Experience running thermal and structural simulations (CFD, FEA) to validate system performance. Manufacturing Depth – Familiarity with sheet metal, machined parts, plastics, and thermal interface materials; hands-on with prototype and production builds. Systems Perspective – Proven success designing mechanical systems around electronic components (boards, heat sinks, fans, connectors, cabling). Lab-Ready Problem Solver – Proficient in debugging assembly, fit, and performance issues directly on the lab floor. Collaborative, Self-Driven Engineer – Strong communicator who thrives in cross-functional environments with tight deadlines and high visibility. Attributes Of a Groqster
Humility – Egos are checked at the door Collaborative & Team Savvy – We make up the smartest person in the room, together Growth & Giver Mindset – Learn it all, share knowledge generously Curious & Innovative – Take a creative approach to projects, problems, and design Passion, Grit, & Boldness – No-limit thinking, fueling informed risk-taking Compensation
At Groq, a competitive base salary is part of our comprehensive compensation package, which includes equity and benefits. The base salary range for this role is $256,500 to $301,800, determined by your skills, qualifications, experience and internal benchmarks. This position may require access to technology and/or information subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Candidates must meet citizenship or residency criteria and qualify as U.S. Persons for export control purposes (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual). Eligibility for an applicable export license: If you are a refugee or asylee, or otherwise eligible under 1324b(a)(3). Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Industries
Semiconductor Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Groq by up to 2x. Get notified about new Senior Mechanical Design Engineer jobs in San Jose, CA.
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