At Jabil we strive to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE and EVERYTHING BETTER. We are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions. With over 50 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.

Jabil has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Mechanical Integration Engineer to lead mechanical design engineering of data center facilities and infrastructure! This person will be a customer-facing SME who will collaborate with client engineering teams, assist in conceptual designs, and work with our production sites. This role will ideally sit in Austin, TX, but we are open to candidates looking to work remotely in the USA. Relocation to the Austin area is available. Travel up to 20%, both domestic and international is required.

How will you make an impact?

The Mechanical Integration Engineer will have experience in mission-critical facility design and functionality, and lead and oversee the mechanical systems essential for Data Center Infrastructure (Power Distribution and Cooling) Products, Energy Storage Systems, and HVAC functionalities. This role will involve developing specifications, selecting key components, component placement, fastening methods, and transitioning design to manufacturing. Additionally, the position includes leading test process implementation and equipment selection to maintain the highest standards of operational excellence and reliability.

What will you do?

• Ability to provide design and engineering drawing services as required to support our manufacturing processes to deliver metal frames, panels, enclosures, mounting solutions and miscellaneous metal specialty items
• Ensure that all shop drawings comply with relevant codes, industry standards, and regulations to guarantee structural integrity and safety
• Analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibilities, and cost of designs or applications
• Research, design, validate, and analyze machined parts, castings, welded fabrications, and other components of structural and mechanical systems and processes to meet requirements, applying knowledge of engineering principles
• Compute and estimate loadings on structural members
• Provide technical input to identify and mitigate project risks that may impact project plans and schedules
• Conduct component selection (e.g., steel enclosures, steel framing, fasteners, etc.), wire and cable routing, and system layout
• Assist and direct the analysis, design, and implementation of strategy for mechanical systems in Data Center Infrastructure, Energy Storage Systems, and HVAC
• Evaluate mechanical system operations and recommend modifications to rectify malfunctions or accommodate system requirement changes
• CAD model development, and design data package development completing finite element analysis techniques for stress and structural dynamics using ProE CREO, SolidWorks or other CAD software
• Review CAD/Technical Data Packages to determine and validate mechanical design requirements for components and their functions within a system environment
• Evaluate/optimize manufacturing assembly processes by designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment, conferring with equipment vendors, and soliciting observations from the production team
• Adept at creating detailed mechanical design of components, sub-assemblies, and system integration
• Capable of creating a Bill of Materials (BOM) for release to manufacturing
• Conduct root cause investigation to troubleshoot complex mechanical design and material issues that arise through testing and engineering development
• Monitor product delivery for quality and adherence to schedule
• Draft and contribute to test plans and specifications
• Perform tests, debug, and validation of mechanical systems and support manufacturing processes
• Manage relationships with mechanical component vendors and contract manufacturers
• Keep updated with the latest technologies and methods to ensure competitive and cost-effective designs
• Work with your manager to propose potential R&D project ideas to enhance competency areas
• Discuss with management and production staff to assess engineering feasibility and cost-effectiveness
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

How will you get here?

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field. A Master’s degree in engineering or higher is preferred

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in mechanical system integration is required
• Proven track record of successful system designs and implementations in a relevant industry
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, integration strategy, and system coordination
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to Energy Storage Systems and Data Center Infrastructure is preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities

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, analyzing, 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
• Able to travel up to 20% both domestic and international

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in WindChill and DevOps are a plus
• Alternatively, a suitable combination of education, experience, and/or training may be considered

What can Jabil offer you?

Along with growth, stability, and the opportunity to be challenged, Jabil offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options
• 401K Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Adoption Assistance
• Annual Merit Increases
• Community Volunteer Opportunities

The pay range for this role is $157,200 - $282,900. 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: July 31, 2025.

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 2025, 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.

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