[Remote] Principal Mechanical Integration Engineer – DCI Pipes, Frames and Structures (REMOTE)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Jabil is a trusted partner for the world's top brands, providing engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. They are seeking a highly skilled Principal Mechanical Engineer to support the development of power and cooling infrastructure for data centers, focusing on designing robust mechanical systems and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Experience designing and integrating hydronic systems including pumps, piping networks, valves, and heat exchangers for data center cooling applications
• Knowledge of fluid dynamics, pressure drop calculations, and pipe sizing for chilled water and glycol-based systems
• Understanding of installation constraints, maintenance access, and serviceability in large-scale mechanical infrastructure
• Design and develop mechanical frames, enclosures, and support structures for data center power and cooling products (UPS systems, battery racks, CRAC units, containment systems, LVS, MVS)
• Perform advanced 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 with considerations for airflow, thermal containment, EMI shielding, and environmental protection
• Evaluate and implement new materials, coatings, and fabrication technologies to enhance 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 appropriate 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 BOMs, specifications, test plans, and engineering change orders (ECOs)
• Drive continuous improvement in mechanical design for manufacturability (DFM), 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 (in-row cooling, rear door heat exchangers)
• Collaborate with compliance and certification teams to ensure mechanical designs meet global regulatory requirements (UL, CE, RoHS, REACH)
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline
• 8+ years of experience in mechanical design and fabrication, preferably in data center, industrial, or power systems environment
• Proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor) and FEA software (ANSYS, Abaqus)
• Strong knowledge of metal fabrication processes including welding, sheet metal forming, and machining is a must
• Experience with structural design for heavy equipment or large assemblies, and familiarity with thermal and airflow considerations in enclosure design is required
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• 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
• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally up to 30%
• Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience designing mechanical systems for data centers, telecom, or industrial power/cooling products
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license
• 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 a plus

Benefits

• Short-term incentive based on performance
• 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 2026, 11 company-paid holidays (9 fixed holidays and 2 optional floating holidays), subject to change yearly
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee stock purchase plan

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