Principal Mechanical Integration Engineer

Jabil; United States; Remote; USD 132,000 - 238,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

401(k)

Employee stock purchase plan

Annual incentive

Job summary

Jabil is seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Data Center Infrastructure Team. The role focuses on designing and integrating hydronic cooling systems for data centers, performing advanced structural analysis, and coordinating across electrical and thermal domains.

Requires 8+ years in mechanical design, CAD/FEA proficiency, and strong collaboration skills. Eligible for remote work with up to 25% travel domestically or internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 8+ years of mechanical design experience preferred, data center, industrial, or power systems exposure.
• Proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor) and FEA software (ANSYS, Abaqus).
• Knowledge of metal fabrication processes, thermal and airflow considerations.

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate hydronic cooling components for data centers.
• Lead mechanical design reviews and cross-functional validation.
• Create CAD models and fabrication drawings including weldments and sheet metal parts.
• Interface with suppliers and customers to resolve fabrication issues and ensure quality.

Skills

Hydronic systems design

Data center cooling

FEA analysis

CAD modeling

Structural analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Inventor

ANSYS

Abaqus

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 Title

Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

Organization

Data Center Infrastructure Team

Location

Remote_ OR Austin, TX _Requires up to 25% domestic and/or international travel (rare)

What will you do?

• Experience designing and integrating hydronic systems including pumps, piping networks, valves, and heat exchangers for data center cooling applications.
• Knowledge of fluid dynamics, pressure drop calculations, and pipe sizing for chilled water and glycol-based systems.
• Understanding of installation constraints, maintenance access, and serviceability in large-scale mechanical infrastructure.
• Design and develop mechanical frames, enclosures, and support structures for data center power and cooling products (UPS systems, battery racks, CRAC units, containment systems, LVS, MVS).
• Perform advanced structural analysis using FEA tools to validate mechanical integrity under static, dynamic, seismic, and thermal loads.
• Analyze load paths, stress concentrations, and fatigue life of structural components to ensure long-term reliability.
• Design metal enclosures with considerations for airflow, thermal containment, EMI shielding, and environmental protection.
• Evaluate and implement new materials, coatings, and fabrication technologies to enhance product performance and reliability.
• Participate in customer engagements and site visits to understand deployment constraints and gather feedback for design improvements.
• Create detailed CAD models and fabrication drawings, including weldments, sheet metal, and machined parts.
• Select appropriate materials and fabrication methods to optimize cost, performance, and reliability.
• Collaborate with electrical, thermal, and systems engineering teams to integrate mechanical designs with functional components.
• Lead mechanical design reviews and contribute to cross-functional design validation efforts.
• Develop and maintain design documentation including BOMs, specifications, test plans, and engineering change orders (ECOs).
• Drive continuous improvement in mechanical design for manufacturability (DFM), cost reduction, and performance optimization.
• Interface with suppliers and customers to resolve fabrication issues and ensure quality standards are met.
• Support lifecycle management of mechanical components, including obsolescence planning and alternate sourcing.
• Conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions for mechanical failures or field issues.
• Ensure mechanical designs support airflow management, thermal containment, and integration with cooling systems (in-row cooling, rear door heat exchangers).
• Collaborate with compliance and certification teams to ensure mechanical designs meet global regulatory requirements (UL, CE, RoHS, REACH).
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

How will you get here?

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline. Experience: 8+ years of experience in mechanical design and fabrication, preferably in data center, industrial, or power systems environment. Proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor) and FEA software (ANSYS, Abaqus). Strong knowledge of metal fabrication processes including welding, sheet metal forming, and machining is a must Experience with structural design for heavy equipment or large assemblies, and familiarity with thermal and airflow considerations in enclosure design is required Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Creative, self‑motivated, accountable, and team‑oriented Able to work independently with minimal oversight Proficient in reading, analyzing, and interpreting general business publications, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations Skilled in writing reports, business correspondence, and procedural guides Effective at presenting information and responding to management, clients, and public queries Capable of influencing others and sharing best practices Comfortable working as part of a global team Capable of assessing projects, articulating risks, and developing project milestones Familiar with stage‑gate processes in project lifecycle management (PLCM) Able to mentor less experienced engineers Ability to travel both domestically and internationally up to 30% Preferred Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering Experience designing mechanical systems for data centers, telecom, or industrial power/cooling products. Active Professional Engineer (PE) license. Knowledge of regulatory and safety standards applicable to data center infrastructure. Hands‑on experience with prototype fabrication and testing; Experience working with global suppliers and contract manufacturers a plus

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience designing mechanical systems for data centers, telecom, or industrial power/cooling products.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Knowledge of regulatory and safety standards applicable to data center infrastructure.
• Hands‑on experience with prototype fabrication and testing; Experience working with global suppliers and contract manufacturers a plus

Pay range

The pay range for this role is $132,400 - $238,400.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans;
• Paid time off accruing at a rate of 3.07 hours during your first year of employment;
• 4 weeks of paid parental leave;
• In 2027, 11 company‑paid holidays (9 fixed holidays and 2 optional floating holidays), subject to change yearly;
• 401(k) retirement plan;
• Employee stock purchase plan;
• In addition, Jabil offers benefits to enhance your health, wealth, and resilient self.
• As part of the total rewards package, this position is eligible for a short-term incentive based on performance.

Closing date

The anticipated close date of this job requisition is: October 31, 2026.

Equal opportunity employer

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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