Senior Mechanical Engineer (AI)

TL;DR

Senior Mechanical Engineer (AI Hardware): Designing and industrializing mechanical systems and server trays for next-generation optical AI accelerator boards with an accent on thermal management and rapid prototyping. Focus on integrating high-power electronics, performing thermal simulations, and turning engineering requirements into physical reality using CAD and CNC.

Location: On-site in Paris, France

Company

hirify.global is an AI and computer hardware company accelerating breakthroughs at the intersection of AI and semiconductors.

What you will do

• Design metal sheet parts and mechanical assemblies for server trays hosting ML accelerator boards.
• Integrate off-the-shelf components such as motherboards, fans, and PSUs into custom server tray designs.
• Perform thermal simulations to validate designs before prototyping.
• Design mounts and casings to support the optical and PCB teams' hardware.
• Prototype designs using in-house 3D printing and CNC machining for rapid iteration.
• Manage relationships with external suppliers and collaborate with PCB, optical, and software teams.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design, ideally in server hardware or high-performance computing systems.
• Proficiency in CAD tools such as SolidWorks, CATIA, or equivalent.
• Experience with thermal simulation tools such as COMSOL or ANSYS.
• Hands-on experience with metal sheet design, fabrication processes, and mechanical assembly.
• English: Proficient level required.

Nice to have

• French language proficiency.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive cash compensation and early-stage stock option plan.
• Relocation bonus and coverage of moving expenses for moving within 20 minutes of the office.
• Healthcare coverage (including family-friendly options) and pension contributions.
• 25 days of PTO in addition to public holidays.
• 50% reimbursement of public transport subscription fees.
• High-paced, multicultural, and engineering-led work environment.