· As Interconnect Product Design Engineer, the responsibilities include Working with multi-disciplinary engineering team to collaborate on development and definition of complex rack level integrated products with multiple compute, storage, and networking systems components. Responsible for developing technical solutions including proposal, design, manufacture, integration and test of electronics and interconnect packaging solutions for next generation of computers.
· Responsible for the definition of mechanical outline of interconnects, connector selection and specification, mechanical and assembly drawings, oversee electrical layout, perform first order electrical analysis, and ownership of final technical data package.
· Interconnect engineer conceive, design, and develop interconnect products, experience with connector design meeting, liquid and dust ingress protection, corrosion, and signal integrity
· Mechanical component and integrated assembly design through multiple iterations from early concept level to final production level
· Interface with development, manufacturing, and compliance teams to enable fulfilment of complex rack level integrated products out of IBM manufacturing division.
· Computer Aided Design (CAD) with Solidworks
· Material selection and parts design optimization for functionality, cost, and manufacturability Required
· Interconnect engineer will be responsible for meeting cost, schedule, quality, and performance requirements for finished product.
· You will be responsible for developing technical solutions to a wide range of complex problems related to the entire product life cycle including proposal, design, manufacture, integration and test of electronics and interconnect packaging solutions for next generation of computers.
We are part of a world-class product development organization that pioneers industry-leading hardware designs for IBM POWER Systems servers as well as Storage, Quantum, and IBM Research. Within this organization, the IBM Interconnect Engineer will conceive, design, and bring products. Interconnect engineer will work closely with multiple cross-functional teams including Industrial Design, Hardware Engineering, Signal Integrity, Antenna, Reliability, Packaging, Safety, Marketing. Interconnect engineer will work as a team has defined interconnect interfaces that have been used on designing next generation of computers.
Challenges of high performance and high reliability server solutions include high density designs with complex system requirements that require creative solutions from our mechanical design team to optimize system designs. The candidate will work in a multi-functional environment where the requirements of thermal, acoustics, electro-magnetic compatibility (EMC), structural integrity, safety, industrial design, cost, performance, and functionality must all be satisfied to deliver a final solution. Working with a focused team, the candidate will develop interconnect products from concept through product release. Primary responsibilities will be to specify IBM Appliance product configurations composed of compute servers, storage drawers, networking switches, and cabling to enable worldwide fulfillment and shipping to external clients.
· Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent program
· Around 4-6 years engineering experience
· Highly skilled in Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools; creating 2D drawings and 3D models:Solidworks Preferred
· Mechanical analysis: tolerance analysis (GD&T), clash analysis, structural analysis
· Skilled in Interconnect part design / sheet metal/ plastic/ die-cast/machining/ 3D printing
· Skilled in design for manufacturability (DFM)
· Experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
· Self-starter, self-motivated, and able to independently drive tasks to completion
· Willingness to work hands on with mechanical components
· Must be effective working in a team-based atmosphere
- Prefer 5 years Mechanical engineering experience
- Masters degree or higher in applicable engineering discipline
- Basic understanding of server and computer architecture
- Strong and effective soft skills including verbal and written communication, problem solving/critical thinking, time management, and being a team player