Data Center Custom Solutions-Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 25, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 11, 2026. Dell Technologies scores A on the Alion truth index.
Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG) builds the products that power infrastructure, solutions, and data management our customers need most. Our teams design and develop the hardware and software that connect infrastructure, accelerate computational workloads, integrate across the stack, protect data continuity, and deliver the platforms, applications, and diagnostics our customers rely on every day at enterprise scale.
Some product builders follow the rules. Ours rewrite them.
Within ISG, innovation isn't just about creating new technology- it's about challenging assumptions and reimagining how work gets done. Engineers define intent, author precise specifications, and orchestrate AI agents that execute at speed and scale. AI is embedded throughout our development process, helping us move faster, learn quicker, and deliver greater impact. Yet the most important contribution remains uniquely human: deciding what to build, designing how it should work, and applying the judgment needed to earn our customers' trust. When your products power critical infrastructure around the world, that responsibility matters.
We move quickly toward the work that matters most. We reward experimentation, encourage bold thinking, and remove unnecessary barriers so great ideas can become reality faster. Our teams embrace a customer-first, first-to-market mindset, transforming rapid feedback into better products and better outcomes. We aren't looking for people who are content with the status quo- we look for builders who question it, improve it, and occasionally rewrite it.
If you're energized by solving complex systems challenges, excited to work alongside AI to amplify your impact, and motivated by the opportunity to shape what's next instead of simply maintaining what's been done before, you'll find your place here.
Join us and help build the future of enterprise technology.
Data Center Custom Solutions-Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer
Mechanical Engineering leads and delivers the development of innovative and compliant mechanical design solutions. Our team conducts the analysis, feasibility studies and testing of mechanical products, instruments, subassemblies and packaging for new and existing products - and then oversees the introduction of design changes to the manufacturing organizations.
What you’ll achieve:
As a Data Center Custom Solutions-Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will own complex mechanical designs, conduct detailed analyses, and prepare test plans to validate function, reliability, and compliance. You will coordinate with manufacturing and resolve build issues.
Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact as a Data Center Custom Solutions-Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer on our Mechanical Engineering team in Austin, Texas or Hopkinton, Massachusetts (relocation assistance provided).
You will:
Lead the design and development of customized AI infrastructure and rack-scale solutions for Dell's largest enterprise and hyperscale customers
Own mechanical and thermal design execution for customer-specific hardware, driving cooling, configuration, and product changes from concept through production
Develop high-density rack architectures, air- and liquid-cooled systems, and complex mechanical assemblies optimized for performance, reliability, manufacturability, and serviceability
Partner with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and supplier teams to resolve technical challenges and accelerate deployment of custom solutions at scale
Drive innovation through advanced engineering analysis, prototyping, and AI-enabled automation tools that improve design efficiency and speed time-to-market
Take the first step towards your dream career
Every Dell Technologies team member brings something unique to the table. Here’s what we are looking for with this role:
Essential Requirements
12+ years of experience in electro-mechanical product development, delivering complex hardware systems from concept through production
Proven expertise in designing high-density data center infrastructure, including rack-scale and AI computing solutions
Strong background in air and liquid cooling technologies, with experience in rack-level thermal design and direct liquid cooling
Proficiency with Creo, SolidWorks, or similar 3D CAD tools for the design of complex mechanical assemblies
Experience applying engineering analysis, including FEA, while interpreting technical specifications and supplier data to drive design decisions
Familiarity with AI-enabled engineering tools and automation technologies that improve design efficiency and accelerate product development
Compensation
Dell is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary range for this position is $176,000-$242,000.