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Mechanical & Physical Engineer - Mechanical Design- Datacenter Platform

Capgemini and Careers
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/19/2026

Position: Mechanical Design / PCB Layout Engineer – Datacenter Platform

About the job you’re considering

We’re looking for a highly skilled Mechanical Design and PCB Layout Engineer to lead the mechanical architecture of a cutting-edge datacenter platform. This role encompasses full-cycle mechanical design—from concept through production—integrating electrical, thermal, and structural systems. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver a scalable, high-density solution that meets the demands of modern datacenter environments.

Your Role

Chassis & Enclosure Design

  • Develop robust, modular chassis and subcomponents optimized for manufacturability and structural integrity.
  • Ensure compatibility with standard rack formats (e.g., 19" EIA-310) and serviceability requirements.

Thermal & Airflow Engineering

  • Design and simulate airflow systems to ensure optimal thermal performance, including fans, ducts, and baffles.
  • Integrate advanced cooling solutions such as heat sinks, heat pipes, or liquid cooling.
  • Conduct CFD simulations and support thermal validation testing.

Power & Cable Management

  • Strategically plan cable routing and power subsystem integration for efficiency and reliability.
  • Design mechanical supports for power supplies, connectors, and cabling infrastructure.

System Integration

  • Collaborate with electrical engineering, systems, and PCB teams to define mechanical constraints and component placement.
  • Establish mounting and interface standards for PCBs, SSDs, fans, PSUs, and other hardware.

Prototyping & Testing

  • Facilitate rapid prototyping using CNC machining and 3D printing technologies.
  • Coordinate mechanical testing including vibration, shock, drop, and thermal assessments.

Compliance & Safety

  • Ensure designs meet regulatory standards (UL, CE, RoHS) and prioritize safety and serviceability.
  • Incorporate EMI/EMC shielding and user protection features.

Documentation

  • Create and maintain detailed 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, and BOMs.
  • Provide clear, revision-controlled documentation for manufacturing and assembly processes.

Your skills and experience

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • Demonstrated experience designing datacenter or server chassis (preferably 2U–6U).
  • Proficiency in CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Ansys, Creo, NX, or similar.
  • Strong background in thermal and structural analysis (CFD, FEA).
  • Familiarity with rack standards, airflow optimization, and server packaging.
  • Knowledge of DFM/DFX principles, rapid prototyping, and sheet metal fabrication.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.


Life at Capgemini

Capgemini supports all aspects of your well-being throughout the changing stages of your life and career. For eligible employees, we offer:

  • Flexible work
  • Healthcare including dental, vision, mental health, and well-being programs
  • Financial well-being programs such as 401(k) and Employee Share Ownership Plan
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Family building benefits like adoption assistance, surrogacy, and cryopreservation
  • Social well-being benefits like subsidized back-up child/elder care and tutoring
  • Mentoring, coaching and learning programs
  • Employee Resource Groups
  • Disaster Relief

About Capgemini Engineering

World leader in engineering and R&D services, Capgemini Engineering combines its broad industry knowledge and cutting-edge technologies in digital and software to support the convergence of the physical and digital worlds. Coupled with the capabilities of the rest of the Group, it helps clients to accelerate their journey towards Intelligent Industry. Capgemini Engineering has 65,000 engineer and scientist team members in over 30 countries across sectors including Aeronautics, Space, Defense, Naval, Automotive, Rail, Infrastructure & Transportation, Energy, Utilities &

Chemicals, Life Sciences, Communications, Semiconductor & Electronics, Industrial & Consumer, Software & Internet.

Capgemini Engineering is an integral part of the Capgemini Group, a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2024 global revenues of €22.1 billion.

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Disclaimer

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship.

Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.

Please be aware that Capgemini may capture your image (video or screenshot) during the interview process and that image may be used for verification, including during the hiring and onboarding process.


Applicants for employment in the US must have valid work authorization that does not now and/or will not in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the US by Capgemini.


Capgemini discloses salary range information in compliance with state and local pay transparency obligations. The disclosed range represents the lowest to highest salary we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting, although we may ultimately pay more or less than the disclosed range and the range may be modified in the future. The disclosed range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, geographic location, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, performance, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. At Capgemini, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. The base salary range for the tagged location is [$65,200 - $158,550 /yr]. This role may be eligible for other compensation including variable compensation, bonus, or commission. Full-time regular employees are eligible for paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that is allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law
Job Programmer/Analyst
Schedule Full-time
Primary Location US-CA-San Jose
Organization ERD PPL US

Salary : $65,200 - $158,550

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