Lightmatter
AI data center infrastructure
SystemMechanicalDesignEngineer
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“System Mechanical Design Engineer at Lightmatter. Skills: System mechanical design, CAD, Thermal analysis, Structural analysis. Design hardware. Test hardware”
What You'll Achieve.
Multiple successful product releases
Industry & Context.
Root-cause-analysis; Technical investigations
Capacity to comply with U. S. export control laws
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields, 5+ years of experience in system mechanical design with multiple successful product releases, Proficient in a 3D CAD solid modeling software package such as SolidWorks, Familiar with both thermal and structural testing and analysis, Experience with state-of-the-art mechanical engineering design and analysis tools (ANSYS preferred), Possess a understanding in the application of heat transfer principles, strength of materials, materials selection, design for vibration environments and the ability to apply those principles to unique mechanical design challenges, Industry experience in electronics packaging communication and adaptive in execution
Nice to Have
Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, Familiar with 3D printing equipment and processes, Proficient with FEA software package (ANSYS, SolidWorks), Proficient with thermal simulation and analysis software package (IcePak, Flotherm)
What You'll Do.
Ensure proper packaging
Craft work instructions
Understand project requirements
Initiate design reviews
Manage change requests
Collaborate in root-cause-analysis
Drive integration activities
Scale prototype fabrication
Manage outside fabricators
Define detailed timeline
Mitigate lead-time issues
Understand dependencies
Establish best practices
Determine product feasibility
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with cross-functional teams; Collaborate with relevant cross-functional engineering teams
Process & Methodology
Manage project timelines, Manage feedback and change requests
Full Job Description
Lightmatter is leading the revolution in AI data center infrastructure, enabling the next giant leaps in human progress. The company invented the world’s first 3D-stacked photonics engine, Passage™, capable of connecting thousands to millions of processors at the speed of light in extreme-scale data centers for the most advanced AI and HPC workloads. Lightmatter raised $400 million in its Series D round, reaching a valuation of $4.4 billion. We will continue to accelerate the development of data center photonics and grow every department at Lightmatter! If you're passionate about tackling complex challenges, making an impact, and being an expert in your craft, join our team of brilliant scientists, engineers, and accomplished industry leaders. Lightmatter is (re)inventing the future of computing with light! About this Role We are seeking a motivated, dedicated, and hands-on mechanical design engineer to help develop a chassis and rack platforms for the next-generation artificial intelligence server alongside a team of world-class scientists and engineers. Responsibilities Design, test, analyze, integrate, qualify and document hardware of moderate to high complexity, in a dynamic startup environment. Ensure proper packaging of optical, electrical and related components for optimal thermal performance. Responsible for mechanical design from generating CAD and drawings, to BOM generation and crafting work instructions. Fully understand project requirements and timelines while identifying gaps and drive to closure with the stakeholders Initiate and drive design reviews while managing the resulting feedback and change requests. Collaborate in root-cause-analysis and technical investigations with cross-functional teams. Drive hands-on in-house build and integration activities, scaling from initial prototype fabrication to leading external CMs for high-volume production. Manage outside fabricators to ensure correct build-to-print and quality workmanship. Work with technica
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