Principal Mechanical Integration Engineer - DCI Pipes, Frames and Structures
$132.4k - $238.4k+ Performance-based short-term incentive
Expert
Bachelor's, Master's
Remote in USA+1 moreMore locations: Austin, TX, USA
RemoteRemote role may require up to 25% domestic and/or international travel.
Mechanical EngineeringDesign Engineering
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About the job
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline is required.
- At least 8 years of experience in mechanical design and fabrication, preferably in data center, industrial, or power systems environments.
- Proficiency with CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Creo, or Inventor and FEA software such as ANSYS or Abaqus.
- Strong knowledge of metal fabrication processes, including welding, sheet metal forming, and machining.
- Experience with structural design for heavy equipment or large assemblies, and familiarity with thermal and airflow considerations in enclosure design.
- Ability to read and interpret business publications, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedural guides.
- Ability to present information and respond to management, clients, and public queries.
- Ability to influence others and share best practices.
- Ability to work as part of a global team and independently with minimal oversight.
- Ability to assess projects, articulate risks, and develop project milestones.
- Familiarity with stage-gate processes in project lifecycle management.
- Ability to mentor less experienced engineers.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 30%.
- Ability to travel up to 25% domestically and/or internationally, as stated for this role.
- An active Professional Engineer license is listed among preferred qualifications, not required.
Responsibilities
- Design and integrate hydronic systems, including pumps, piping networks, valves, and heat exchangers, for data center cooling applications.
- Design and develop mechanical frames, enclosures, and support structures for data center power and cooling products, including UPS systems, battery racks, CRAC units, containment systems, LVS, and MVS.
- Perform 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 considering airflow, thermal containment, EMI shielding, and environmental protection.
- Evaluate and implement materials, coatings, and fabrication technologies to improve 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 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 bills of materials, specifications, test plans, and engineering change orders.
- Improve mechanical design for manufacturability, 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 such as in-row cooling and rear door heat exchangers.
- Collaborate with compliance and certification teams to ensure mechanical designs meet global regulatory requirements, including UL, CE, RoHS, and REACH.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
- A master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Experience designing mechanical systems for data centers, telecommunications, or industrial power and cooling products.
- 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.
About the company
Jabil designs and manufactures electronics and other products for companies that sell them under their own brands, including makers of AI data center hardware, medical devices, cars, and defense systems. Customers bring a product idea or design, and Jabil handles the engineering, sources the parts, builds the product at scale, and manages the supply chain behind it. The work runs through a global network of factories, so one partner can build products for customers across many markets, from data center racks to medical equipment. Jabil earns revenue through manufacturing and engineering service contracts with these brands. The company was founded in 1966 and is based in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Saint Petersburg, Florida
Founded
1966
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Revenue is climbing fast: fiscal 2026 sales rose 21% to $36.0 billion, Jabil reported in September 2026.
- More growth is planned: in September 2026, Jabil guided fiscal 2027 revenue to $44.5 billion, up about 24%.
- Volunteering is built into the culture: employees logged more than 529,000 volunteer hours in fiscal 2026.
What critics are saying
- Cost cutting continues: in September 2026, Jabil disclosed $97 million in fiscal 2026 restructuring charges.
- Local jobs get cut: a February 2026 notice eliminated 21 jobs at its Benicia, California site.
- Margins stay thin: Jabil guides its fiscal 2027 core operating margin to 6.1% even as revenue grows.
What makes Jabil unique
- Few rivals match its reach: over 400 customers are served from more than 120 sites in 30-plus countries.
- It is taking on design work: in September 2026, CEO Mike Dastoor said Jabil handles more customer engineering complexity.
- Medical is a dedicated line: owned subsidiaries NyproMold and NP Medical run their own operations in Massachusetts.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Remote Work Options
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation