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You will work in close collaboration with HW EE, SI, Mechanical/Thermal Engineers peers, operations teams, contract manufacture and mechanical enclosure suppliers.\nResponsibilities\nStrong understanding of liquid ORV3 cooled system design.\nStrong understanding of comprehensive thermal requirements with high complexity heatsinks, custom cold plates, manifolds and advanced thermal solutions.\nLead, mentor, and less experienced mechanical design engineers. Provide technical guidance and problem-solving expertise.\nExcellent understanding of the mechanical development phases, from feasibility, hand calculations & trade studies to conceptual CAD generated to detailed design files, prototyping, testing, through final production release.\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams including electrical engineering, software, manufacturing, and product management to ensure seamless integration and product success.\nStrong understanding of part drawing standards and tolerancing practices.\nStrong understanding of the overall product development process.\nIdentify and implement new technologies and tools to enhance design capabilities and efficiency.\nStrong understanding of the product compliance system requirements with relevant industry test standards.\nStrong understanding of product testing. Capable of determining test setup and both non-operational vibration and shock test limits to ensure product quality.\nPresent detailed system design/thermal reviews across the entire NPI team.\nStrong team collaboration. Conduct and participate in whiteboard brain discussions with the entire team.\nWork closely with mechanical suppliers to better understand manufacturing capabilities, delivering high-quality, low-cost part design solutions.\nWilling to share the sustaining effort and/or support.\nWilling to travel to support both domestic and/or foreign supplier parts and assembly FAI approvals. 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