Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

Jabil; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the development of datacenter transceivers, directing chassis and PCB layouts, and validating designs for production release. You will mentor engineers, collaborate with system architects and ensure that design decisions meet specifications across the product lifecycle.

The role requires 8+ years in mechanical design, a mechanical engineering degree, and strong skills in SolidWorks, thermal analysis, and FEM.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in mech design and/or verification
• Mechanical Engineering Degree (BSME/MSME/PhD or equivalent)
• Ability to mentor and lead ME projects and design reviews

Responsibilities

• Lead in developing and validating datacenter transceivers.
• Direct chassis and PCB mechanical layouts using standard tools.
• Mentor engineers and lead cross-functional design reviews.
• Collaborate with system architects to define mechanical/thermal architecture.
• Oversee production release and ensure design outputs meet specifications.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD SolidWorks

Thermal analysis

Finite Element Analysis

Tolerance analysis

DFM

Interference checks

Education

BSME/MSME/PhD or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

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%

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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