Staff Mechanical Technical Program ManagerAt AMD, we believe technology can change lives for the better. It can heal us, entertain us, and make us more connected, productive, and understanding of the world around us. And we're looking for talent who feel the same: people who want to leave the planet better than they found it, those who don't shy away from humanity's challenges but are determined to help solve them.AMD is powering the next generation of supercomputing, high-performance computing, cloud, and AI.
Whether you're designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or creating go-to-market plans, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger — technology that moves the world forward.The Staff Mechanical Technical Program Manager will lead the planning and execution of mechanical system development for AI and hyperscale server platforms, with significant customer and business impact. This role focuses on mechanical architecture, thermal design, structural integrity, and manufacturability, driving execution across the full product lifecycle—from early concept and system definition through detailed design, validation, production ramp, and sustaining.The ideal candidate will act as a mechanical system integrator and program leader, coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver robust, reliable, cost-effective, and high-performance mechanical solutions that meet aggressive schedule and quality targets.You are a mechanically focused Technical Program Manager with deep experience in system-level hardware development, particularly in thermal, mechanical, and structural domains.You work closely with Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, System Architecture, Electrical Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to translate product requirements into executable mechanical design programs.You lead cross-functional teams to deliver chassis, rack integration, cooling solutions (air/liquid), structural components, and serviceability features on schedule.You excel at managing complex interdependencies between mechanical, thermal, electrical, and manufacturing constraints.You drive clarity in ambiguous environments, establishing structured execution plans and decision frameworks.You communicate effectively from detailed design reviews to executive-level program updates, articulating risks, tradeoffs, and mitigation strategies.You proactively drive issue resolution across organizations and influence outcomes without formal authority.You mentor teams and elevate mechanical design rigor, DFM/DFA practices, and system-level thinking.Key responsibilities include:Owning mechanical system program strategy and execution across the full product lifecycle, balancing performance, cost, manufacturability, reliability, and serviceability.Leading execution of mechanical and thermal system development, including: Chassis and enclosure designAir and liquid cooling solutionsStructural integrity and shock/vibration performanceCable management and serviceabilityRack-level and data center integrationActing as the mechanical system integrator, ensuring alignment across mechanical, thermal, electrical, and system architecture design.Driving design for manufacturability (DFM), design for assembly (DFA), and design for reliability (DFR) best practices in partnership with manufacturing and supplier teams.Leading prototype build cycles (EVT/DVT/PVT), ensuring mechanical readiness, build quality, and issue resolution.Overseeing mechanical validation including shock/vibration, and safety requirements.Driving root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective actions for mechanical and thermal issues during development and post-launch.Partnering with supply chain and suppliers on mechanical component sourcing, tooling, and production readiness.Leading BOM strategy for mechanical components, ensuring cost optimization, supplier readiness, and configuration control.Establishing and leading program execution mechanisms, including design reviews, build reviews, and milestone checkpoints.Identifying and managing mechanical and thermal risks, driving mitigation strategies and cross-functional alignment.Ensuring systems meet reliability, serviceability, scalability, and sustainability requirements.Providing clear program status, risks, and tradeoffs to senior leadership and stakeholders.Owning program documentation, change management, and configuration control for mechanical systems.Defining and tracking mechanical programs, including: Program HealthSchedule & Key MilestonesAllocationsTest Plans & Execution StatusIssues & Key DeliverablesPreferred experience includes:Proven experience leading mechanical system development programs across full lifecycle (concept ? production ?
sustaining).Strong technical expertise in one or more of the following: Thermal management (air/liquid cooling)Mechanical design for server systems or datacenter hardwareHigh-volume manufacturing and toolingExperience driving: DFM/DFA/DFR methodologiesPrototype build cycles (EVT/DVT/PVT)Supplier engagement and contract manufacturingHands-on experience with mechanical BOM lifecycle and change control.Strong cross-functional leadership across mechanical, thermal, electrical, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams.Experience supporting customer engagements, field issues, and system-level troubleshooting.Academic credentials:Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related disciplineAdvanced degree (MS) preferredLocation: Austin, TX or Secaucus, NJThis role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.