Mechanical Design Engineer: AI Hardware
xAI
Mechanical Design Engineer: AI Hardware
Job Description
About xAI
xAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All engineers are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.
About The Role
As a Mechanical Design Engineer on our AI Hardware team, you will design and develop mechanical systems for cutting-edge AI hardware at our Memphis datacenters. Your expertise in CAD, mechanical design, and end-user products will drive the creation of reliable, high-performance solutions that power xAI’s mission-critical systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Design mechanical components, including enclosures, cooling systems, and structural assemblies, using CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Autodesk Fusion).
- Build and test prototypes, performing stress, thermal, and performance analyses to ensure designs meet end-user and datacenter requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical engineers and product managers, to integrate mechanical designs into AI hardware systems.
- Optimize designs for manufacturability, cost, and performance in high-density computing environments.
- Create detailed technical drawings, specifications, and documentation for manufacturing and assembly.
- Innovate to develop mechanical solutions that enhance the efficiency and reliability of AI hardware.
Qualifications
- 3+ years in mechanical design, with a focus on end-user products.
- Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA).
- Experience with high-performance computing hardware, datacenter systems, or consumer electronics is a plus.
- Familiarity with AI hardware requirements, such as advanced cooling systems or ruggedized designs for datacenter applications.
- Expertise in mechanical design principles, including material selection, thermal management, and structural analysis.
- Hands-on experience with prototyping, testing, and iterative design processes.
- Knowledge of manufacturing techniques (e.g., CNC machining, injection molding, sheet metal fabrication).
- Strong problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail.
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
xAI is an equal opportunity employer. For details on data processing, view our Recruitment Privacy Notice.
Locations
- Memphis, TN,
Salary
Salary details available upon request
220,000 - 450,000 USD / yearly
Source: ai estimated
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Autodesk Fusion, AutoCAD, CATIA)intermediate
- Stress, thermal, and performance analysesintermediate
- Material selectionintermediate
- Thermal managementintermediate
- Structural analysisintermediate
- Prototypingintermediate
- Testingintermediate
- Iterative design processesintermediate
- Manufacturing techniques (e.g., CNC machining, injection molding, sheet metal fabrication)intermediate
- Problem-solvingintermediate
- Attention to detailintermediate
- Collaborationintermediate
- Communicationintermediate
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years in mechanical design, with a focus on end-user products (experience)
- Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA) (experience)
- Familiarity with AI hardware requirements, such as advanced cooling systems or ruggedized designs for datacenter applications (experience)
- Expertise in mechanical design principles, including material selection, thermal management, and structural analysis (experience)
- Hands-on experience with prototyping, testing, and iterative design processes (experience)
- Knowledge of manufacturing techniques (e.g., CNC machining, injection molding, sheet metal fabrication) (experience)
- Strong problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail (experience)
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment (experience)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with high-performance computing hardware, datacenter systems, or consumer electronics is a plus (experience)
Responsibilities
- Design mechanical components, including enclosures, cooling systems, and structural assemblies, using CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Autodesk Fusion)
- Build and test prototypes, performing stress, thermal, and performance analyses to ensure designs meet end-user and datacenter requirements
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical engineers and product managers, to integrate mechanical designs into AI hardware systems
- Optimize designs for manufacturability, cost, and performance in high-density computing environments
- Create detailed technical drawings, specifications, and documentation for manufacturing and assembly
- Innovate to develop mechanical solutions that enhance the efficiency and reliability of AI hardware
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Mechanical Design Engineer: AI Hardware
xAI
Mechanical Design Engineer: AI Hardware
Job Description
About xAI
xAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All engineers are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.
About The Role
As a Mechanical Design Engineer on our AI Hardware team, you will design and develop mechanical systems for cutting-edge AI hardware at our Memphis datacenters. Your expertise in CAD, mechanical design, and end-user products will drive the creation of reliable, high-performance solutions that power xAI’s mission-critical systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Design mechanical components, including enclosures, cooling systems, and structural assemblies, using CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Autodesk Fusion).
- Build and test prototypes, performing stress, thermal, and performance analyses to ensure designs meet end-user and datacenter requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical engineers and product managers, to integrate mechanical designs into AI hardware systems.
- Optimize designs for manufacturability, cost, and performance in high-density computing environments.
- Create detailed technical drawings, specifications, and documentation for manufacturing and assembly.
- Innovate to develop mechanical solutions that enhance the efficiency and reliability of AI hardware.
Qualifications
- 3+ years in mechanical design, with a focus on end-user products.
- Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA).
- Experience with high-performance computing hardware, datacenter systems, or consumer electronics is a plus.
- Familiarity with AI hardware requirements, such as advanced cooling systems or ruggedized designs for datacenter applications.
- Expertise in mechanical design principles, including material selection, thermal management, and structural analysis.
- Hands-on experience with prototyping, testing, and iterative design processes.
- Knowledge of manufacturing techniques (e.g., CNC machining, injection molding, sheet metal fabrication).
- Strong problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail.
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
xAI is an equal opportunity employer. For details on data processing, view our Recruitment Privacy Notice.
Locations
- Memphis, TN,
Salary
Salary details available upon request
220,000 - 450,000 USD / yearly
Source: ai estimated
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Autodesk Fusion, AutoCAD, CATIA)intermediate
- Stress, thermal, and performance analysesintermediate
- Material selectionintermediate
- Thermal managementintermediate
- Structural analysisintermediate
- Prototypingintermediate
- Testingintermediate
- Iterative design processesintermediate
- Manufacturing techniques (e.g., CNC machining, injection molding, sheet metal fabrication)intermediate
- Problem-solvingintermediate
- Attention to detailintermediate
- Collaborationintermediate
- Communicationintermediate
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years in mechanical design, with a focus on end-user products (experience)
- Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA) (experience)
- Familiarity with AI hardware requirements, such as advanced cooling systems or ruggedized designs for datacenter applications (experience)
- Expertise in mechanical design principles, including material selection, thermal management, and structural analysis (experience)
- Hands-on experience with prototyping, testing, and iterative design processes (experience)
- Knowledge of manufacturing techniques (e.g., CNC machining, injection molding, sheet metal fabrication) (experience)
- Strong problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail (experience)
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment (experience)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with high-performance computing hardware, datacenter systems, or consumer electronics is a plus (experience)
Responsibilities
- Design mechanical components, including enclosures, cooling systems, and structural assemblies, using CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Autodesk Fusion)
- Build and test prototypes, performing stress, thermal, and performance analyses to ensure designs meet end-user and datacenter requirements
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical engineers and product managers, to integrate mechanical designs into AI hardware systems
- Optimize designs for manufacturability, cost, and performance in high-density computing environments
- Create detailed technical drawings, specifications, and documentation for manufacturing and assembly
- Innovate to develop mechanical solutions that enhance the efficiency and reliability of AI hardware
Tags & Categories
Answer 10 quick questions to check your fit for Mechanical Design Engineer: AI Hardware @ xAI.