Sr. Engineer, Mechanical (Tooling Manager)

Job description

Tenstorrent is leading the industry on cutting-edge AI technology, revolutionizing performance expectations, ease of use, and cost efficiency. With AI redefining the computing paradigm, solutions must evolve to unify innovations in software models, compilers, platforms, networking, and semiconductors. Our diverse team of technologists have developed a high performance RISC-V CPU from scratch, and share a passion for AI and a deep desire to build the best AI platform possible. We value collaboration, curiosity, and a commitment to solving hard problems. We are growing our team and looking for contributors of all seniorities. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will lead the design, development, and validation of manufacturing tools and processes for high-performance computing hardware, including PCIe cards, multi-chip server assemblies, and thermal and mechanical modules. You will drive tooling programs from concept through mass production, ensuring precision, manufacturability, repeatability, and alignment with product requirements. Working closely with mechanical and PCB engineering teams, suppliers, and manufacturing sites, you will help deliver scalable tooling solutions that improve yield, quality, cost, and production efficiency. This role ishybrid, based out of Taipei, Taiwan. We welcome candidates at various experience levels for this role. During the interview process, candidates will be assessed for the appropriate level, and offers will align with that level, which may differ from the one in this posting. **Who You Are** - A hands-on tooling or manufacturing engineer who enjoys taking complex hardware programs from early concepts through validation, commissioning, and mass production. - A detail-oriented problem solver with a strong understanding of precision manufacturing, mechanical requirements, tolerance analysis, and process capability. - A collaborative technical partner who can work effectively with mechanical engineering, PCB engineering, suppliers, manufacturing sites, and international teams. - A program-minded engineer who can manage tooling documentation, supplier deliverables, validation activities, and lifecycle improvement initiatives. - A technical leader who can mentor junior engineers and drive clear, practical decisions in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. **What We Need** - Expertise in injection molding, die casting, sheet metal stamping, progressive die design, tooling fabrication, commissioning, and validation. - Strong knowledge of GD&T, engineering drawing creation, tool validation methods, capacity studies, process capability analysis, and DFM/DFA principles. - Proficiency with CAD software, preferably SolidWorks, and familiarity with PLM systems; experience with Moldflow, Minitab, DOE, Gage R&R, or other Six Sigma tools is a significant plus. - Experience managing international suppliers and offshore tooling projects, along with fluent Mandarin and English communication skills and a willingness to travel internationally up to 25% of the time. **What You Will Learn** - The opportunity to shape manufacturing tools and processes for PCIe cards, multi-chip server assemblies, and other high-performance computing hardware. - Deeper experience connecting product mechanical and thermal requirements with manufacturability, assembly, structural integrity, and production scalability. - Practical exposure to the full tooling lifecycle, including concept development, fabrication, testing, commissioning, validation, maintenance, and continuous improvement. - Broader expertise in supplier collaboration, capacity planning, process capability, yield improvement, cost reduction, and quality enhancement across global manufacturing operations. - How tooling strategy influences product development through close partnership with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and international production teams. *Tenstorrent offers a highly competitive compensation package and benefits, and we are an equal opportunity employer.* *This offer of employment is contingent upon the applicant being eligible to access U.S. export-controlled technology. Due to U.S. export laws, including those codified in the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the Company is required to ensure compliance with these laws when transferring technology to nationals of certain countries (such as EAR Country Groups D:1, E1, and E2). These requirements apply to persons located in the U.S. and all countries outside the U.S. As the position offered will have direct and/or indirect access to information, systems, or technologies subject to these laws, the offer may be contingent upon your citizenship/permanent residency status or ability to obtain prior license approval from the U.S. Commerce Department or applicable federal agency. If employment is not possible due to U.S. export laws, any offer of employment will be rescinded.*