Principal Mechanical Integration Engineer – DCI Pipes, Frames and Structures (REMOTE)

Jabil; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 132,000 - 238,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

PTO 3.07 hours/day first year

4 weeks parental leave

11 company holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Short-term incentive eligibility

Job summary

Jabil seeks a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to advance data centre infrastructure, focusing on metal structures, frames, pipes and fabrication for power and cooling systems.

You will design CAD models, perform FEA, collaborate with electrical and thermal teams, mentor engineers and drive DFM improvements while ensuring regulatory compliance. Travel up to 30% domestically/internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 8+ years of mechanical design experience in data centre, industrial or power systems.
• Strong CAD/FEA skills and familiarity with metal fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical frames, enclosures and support structures for data centre power and cooling products.
• Perform advanced structural analysis using FEA to validate integrity under loads.
• Create detailed CAD models and fabrication drawings including weldments and sheet metal parts.
• Lead design reviews and collaborate with electrical and thermal teams.
• Develop BOMs, specifications and ECOs; drive DFM and cost optimisation.
• Interface with suppliers and customers to resolve fabrication issues.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Independent work

Mentoring

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. How will you make an impact? We are seeking a highly skilled, technically proficient and detail-oriented Principal Mechanical Engineer with expertise in metal structures, frame design, pipes and fabrication to support the development of power and cooling infrastructure for data centres. This role is critical in designing robust mechanical systems that house and support electrical and thermal management equipment, ensuring structural integrity, manufacturability, and compliance with industry standards.

Job Title: Principal Mechanical Design Engineer Organization: Data Centre 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 centre 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 centre 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 optimise 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 optimisation.
• 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 centre, 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, analysing 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 centres, telecom or industrial power/cooling products.
  • Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
  • Knowledge of regulatory and safety standards applicable to data centre infrastructure.
  • Hands‑on experience with prototype fabrication and testing;
  • Experience working with global suppliers and contract manufacturers a plus

The pay range for this role is $132,400 - $238,400. Job‑related, non‑discriminatory factors used to determine the actual offered rate include qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data and consideration of internal equity. The anticipated close date of this job requisition is: October 31, 2026.

As part of the total rewards package, this position is eligible for a short‑term incentive based on performance. In addition, Jabil offers benefits to enhance your health, wealth and resilient self. These include 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; and employee stock purchase plan.

• 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
• eligible for a short‑term incentive based on performance

Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, 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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