Principal Mechanical Integration Engineer – DCI Pipes, Frames and Structures

Jabil

Principal Mechanical Engineer at Jabil, designing data center cooling infrastructure and mechanical systems for power management. Requires 8+ years experience and expertise in metal structures and fabrication.

Posted 4/10/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $132,400 - $238,400 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Airflow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Create detailed CAD models and fabrication drawings, including weldments, sheet metal, and machined parts
Collaborate with electrical, thermal, and systems engineering teams to integrate mechanical designs with functional components

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Experience with structural design for heavy equipment or large assemblies
Familiarity with thermal and airflow considerations in enclosure design

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
11 company-paid holidays (9 fixed holidays and 2 optional floating holidays)
401(k) retirement plan
employee stock purchase plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

hydronic systems designfluid dynamicspressure drop calculationspipe sizingstructural analysisFEA toolsmetal fabrication processesthermal containmentairflow considerationsmechanical design

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering