Senior Design Mechanical Engineer

Jabil; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior Design Mechanical Engineer to support the design, development, validation, and release of mechanical systems for server, storage, networking, and rack-level products. This role drives chassis and enclosure design, tolerance analysis, and manufacturability across the product lifecycle.

You will generate 3D models and 2D drawings, coordinate with suppliers and manufacturing, and ensure design robustness through tests and engineering changes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5-7 years of mechanical design experience.

Responsibilities

• Support chassis, brackets, enclosures, cable routing, labels, and structural components.
• Generate and maintain 3D models and 2D drawings for development and release.
• Perform tolerance analysis, stack-up evaluation, and finite element analysis to improve design robustness.
• Support verification activities including fit tests and form/function reviews.
• Collaborate with suppliers, operations, and manufacturing to improve producibility and cost.
• Track mechanical issues and drive corrective actions across development and sustaining phases.
• Participate in cross-functional design reviews with EE, Thermal, Firmware, and Systems teams.

Skills

CAD tools

3D/2D modeling

analytical thinking

cross-functional collaboration

communication

attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

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.