Senior Design Mechanical Engineer

Jabil; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil is seeking a Senior Design Mechanical Engineer to design, validate, and release mechanical systems for server, storage, networking, and rack-level products. You will contribute to chassis and enclosure design, perform tolerance analysis, and support manufacturability and cost reduction across the product lifecycle.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and 5-7 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of CAD tools and drawing release processes.
• Familiarity with manufacturability and tolerance analysis.
• Experience with server/storage/networking or electronics hardware platforms.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Effective communication and ability to work across multiple engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Support mechanical design of chassis, brackets, enclosures, cable routing, labels, and structural components.
• Generate and maintain 3D models, 2D drawings, design documentation, and engineering change updates.
• Assist with tolerance analysis, stack-up evaluation, finite element analysis, and other studies.
• Support mechanical verification activities including fit tests and form/fit/function reviews.
• Collaborate with suppliers, operations, and manufacturing to improve producibility and cost.
• Track mechanical issues and support defect analysis and corrective actions.
• Participate in cross-functional design reviews with EE, Thermal, Firmware, Validation and Systems teams.
• Provide concise reporting of design progress, risks, and test results to stakeholders.

Skills

CAD tools

Drawing release

Mechanical analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

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

The Senior Design Mechanical Engineer is responsible for supporting the design, development, validation, and release of mechanical systems and components for server, storage, networking, and rack-level products. This role contributes to chassis and enclosure design, fit and function validation, manufacturability, and issue resolution across the product lifecycle.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support mechanical design activities including chassis, brackets, enclosures, cable routing, labels, and structural components.
• Generate and maintain 3D models, 2D drawings, design documentation, and engineering change updates required for development and release.
• Assist with tolerance analysis, stack-up evaluation, finite element analysis, and other technical studies to improve design robustness.
• Support mechanical verification activities including mechanical fit tests, form and function reviews, and issue investigation during builds and validation.
• Partner with suppliers, operations, and manufacturing teams to improve producibility, quality, assembly readiness, and cost effectiveness.
• Track mechanical issues and support defect analysis, corrective actions, and lessons learned throughout development and sustaining phases.
• Participate in cross-functional design reviews and work with EE, Thermal, Firmware, Validation, and Systems teams to ensure integrated product execution.
• Provide concise reporting of design progress, risks, test results, and open issues to project stakeholders.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.
• 5-7 years of relevant experience in mechanical design, product development, or related engineering roles.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of CAD tools, drawing release processes, and basic mechanical analysis methods.
• Familiarity with manufacturability, tolerance analysis, and product development processes is preferred.
• Experience with server, storage, networking, or other electronics hardware platforms is preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across multiple engineering disciplines.

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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