Mechanical Engineer, Systems Engineer

Job Description

Pure Storage is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the mechanical and thermal design of modular, chassis-based storage systems. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of experience in a related product development role and a strong understanding of thermal principles of cooling electronics equipment.

This role involves end-to-end ownership of mechanical components, including system-level thermal performance and manufacturability. The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams and ODM/JDM partners to meet program deliverables and quality criteria.

Responsibilities:

• Contributing to mechanical projects with a task-based, cross functional schedule
• Contribute to developing thermal architectures and specifications for system mechanical assemblies.
• Ability to perform thermal simulations (CFD, FEA) and validate models through testing and measurement.
• Contributing to design reviews for prototype builds and DFX, outside design firms, and supplier deliverables
• Collaborate with ODM/JDM partner development teams
• Work seamlessly with internal cross functional teams (HW, SW, Test, Quality, Certification & Operations) to meet program deliverables and quality criteria according to program milestones
• Ability to manage mechanical tooling NRE budgets and schedules
• Contribute to Proto & Pilot builds to align with project schedules
• Review Allegro Board files for mechanical DFM’s
• Internal Designs can include ( drive carriers, chassis concepts, PCIe card carriers )

Requirements:

• BS or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 5-10 years in a related product development role, contributing to taking system level products from concept to market
• Proficient in thermal and fluid simulation tools such as FloTHERM, ANSYS, COMSOL, or similar.
• Hands-on experience with testing and instrumentation (thermocouples, IR cameras, data acquisition systems).
• Proficient understanding of thermal principles of cooling electronics equipment (thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics)
• Experience in product validation (Thermal validation, shock/drop, environmental testing, etc.)
• Demonstrated cross functional project management, leadership, and mentoring skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to foster strong cross-functional teamwork
• Proven track record in delivering high quality, high volume products
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Ability to work autonomously
• 3D CAD skills, including experience with ProE/Creo Parametric or equivalent
• Hands-on experience with detail sheetmetal/plastic/die-cast/extrusion design, prototyping method
• Experience in DVT test plan development
• Experience in working with ODM/JDM partners

What Pure Storage Offers:

• Flexible time off
• Wellness resources
• Company-sponsored team events