Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

Jabil; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil leads mechanical design for datacenter transceivers, guiding chassis and PCB layouts and ensuring production release. The role requires collaborating with architects, mentoring engineers, and validating designs to meet milestones. Travel up to 20% is expected.

Required are a Mechanical Engineering degree and 8+ years in design with expertise in SolidWorks, thermal analysis, and FEA. Domestic and global coordination is part of the role.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering Degree (BSME/MSME/PhD or equivalent)
• 8+ years experience in mechanical design or verification
• Experience releasing products to production or production readiness

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design of datacenter transceivers and chassis/PCB layouts.
• Guide and review designs; mentor engineers.
• Coordinate with system architects to clarify requirements and define mechanical/thermal architecture.
• Prototype assembly and validation; manage external suppliers and input to roadmaps.
• Lead design reviews and drive patentable innovations.
• Ensure production release readiness and documentation.

Skills

SolidWorks

Thermal Analysis

Finite Element Analysis

Tolerance Analysis

DFM

Interference Checks

Mechanical Design

Production Release

Education

BSME/MSME/PhD or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Job description

At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

JOB SUMMARY

Lead mechanical design activities for datacenter transceivers. Responsible for ensuring technical milestones are achieved. Responsible for guiding other team members' designs and leads technical design reviews. Ensures specification requirements input and design outputs align. This engineer will have demonstrated experience at releasing products into a production environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Leader in developing and validating datacenter transceivers. Lead chassis and PCB mechanical layouts utilizing standard tools Directs all aspects of mechanical design with minimal supervision Mentors/coaches/trains engineers with less experience Partners with system architects to review and clarify design requirements and define the appropriate mechanical/thermal architecture. Expertly assemble prototypes, and verifies form/fit/function. Work with and manage external component suppliers/manufacturers and provide input to their product roadmaps Communicates technical aspects of a project effectively to internal and external suppliers. Define design innovations and potential patentable solutions Leads resolution of complex design issues and manages design trade-offs

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

Technical Knowledge & Skills Broad knowledge developing high complexity projects that have required one of more of Mechanical Engineering Design specializations or competencies: Tolerance Analysis, DFM, Serviceability Detailed knowledge and use of key development tools and design standards: 3D CAD (SolidWorks), Thermal Analysis, Finite Element Analysis, Tolerances, Manufacturing Principles, Interference Checks. Direct datacenter transceiver experience (OSFP/QSFP/optical modules preferred) is extremely helpful. Mechanical ownership of product development and validation Production release experience Thermal/mechanical architecture experience preferred

NON TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Influence others and share best practices Effectively communicate with good understanding of English. Work as part of a global team Assess a project and articulating risk while developing project milestones. Mentor less experienced engineers. Leads ME projects with multiple engineers assigned. Leads cross-functional and ME design reviews

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Mechanical Engineering Degree (BSME/MSME/PhD or equivalent experience) 8+ years experience in mech design and / or verification or other key competency

WORKING CONDITIONS

Regular business hours. Some irregular hours may be required to accommodate International calls. Travel requirements: Domestic and/or Global, up to 20%

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EEO STATEMENTS

Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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