Jabil

Data Center Infrastructure

PrincipalMechanicalDesignEngineer-DataCenterInfrastructure(REMOTE)

$132–238k Austin, Texas, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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The Brief

“Principal Mechanical Design Engineer - Data Center Infrastructure (REMOTE) at Jabil. Skills: liquid cooling technologies, hydronic system design, structural integration, hyperscale data center environments, mechanical design, system integration. architecture, integration, and validation of advanced mechanical systems supporting hyperscale data center environments. defining system performance requirements”

Industry & Context.

Data Center Infrastructure
Problems you'll solve

Excellent problem-solving skills; Lead root cause investigations for complex mechanical failures identified during validation or field deployment and implement corrective design improvements

Eligibility Requirements

Requires up to 20% domestic and/or international travel (rare)

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited university, 8 years' experience in mechanical design and integration of mission-critical systems, Proven track record of successful system designs and implementations in a relevant industry, understanding of mechanical systems, integration strategy, and system coordination, Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail, communication and teamwork abilities

Nice to Have

Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Professional Engineer (PE) License, Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to Energy Storage Systems and Data Center Infrastructure

What You'll Do.

and validation of advanced mechanical systems supporting hyperscale data center environments

defining system performance requirements

developing technical specifications

selection and integration of critical components

leading mechanical design from concept through production release

wetted material selection

thermal and structural analysis

design for manufacturability

end-to-end mechanical design and engineering of hyperscale Data Center Infrastructure (DCI) systems

liquid-cooled rack assemblies

associated hydronic piping systems

defining and validating operational performance requirements for liquid-cooled infrastructure

and validate machined components

and structural systems

develop and review CAD models and complete technical data packages

author and approve technical specifications for piping systems

rack-level cooling infrastructure

and hydronic components

establish and oversee validation protocols

evaluate customer design proposals and technical specifications

optimize rack manifold design and manufacturing processes

drive continuous improvement in manufacturing assembly methods and tooling

lead root cause investigations for complex mechanical failures

identify and mitigate technical risks

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partners cross-functionally to deliver reliable, scalable, and cost-effective Data Center Infrastructure solutions; Lead cross-functional design reviews with electrical, thermal, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams; Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing assembly methods and tooling in collaboration with production teams and equipment vendors

Communication Scope

communication and teamwork abilities

Process & Methodology

leading mechanical design from concept through production release, oversee validation protocols, identify and mitigate technical risks impacting performance, schedule, or cost

Full 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 Integration Engineer **Job Family** : Mechanical Design Engineering **Organization** : Data Center Infrastructure Team **Location:** Remote* OR Austin, TX *Requires up to 20% domestic and/or international travel (rare) **How will you make an impact?** The**Principal Mechanical Design Engineer** (Data Center Infrastructure) is a technical leader responsible for the architecture, integration, and validation of advanced mechanical systems supporting hyperscale data center environments. This role requires deep expertise in liquid cooling technologies (single-phase and two-phase), hydronic system design, structural integration, and manufacturable rack-level infrastructure solutions. This role is responsible for defining system performance requirements, developing technical specifications, selection and integration of critical components, and leading mechanical design from concept through production release. Responsibilities include wetted material selection, thermal and structural analysis, fastening strategies, component layout, and design for manufacturability. Partners cross-functionally to deliver reliable, scalable, and cost-effective Data Center Infrastructure solutions while advancing innovation in liquid cooling performance. **What will you do?** * Lead the end-to-end mechanical design and engineering of hyperscale Data Center Infrastructure (DCI) systems, including liquid-cooled rack assemb

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