Principal Mechanical Design Engineer – Data Center Infrastructure
Jabil
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Austin • Texas • United States
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Salary
💰 $132,400 - $238,400 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Lead the end-to-end mechanical design and engineering of hyperscale Data Center Infrastructure (DCI) systems, including liquid-cooled rack assemblies, CDUs, manifolds, enclosures, structural frames, and associated hydronic piping systems.
- Serve as the technical authority for single-phase and two-phase liquid cooling architectures, including primary and secondary loop design, in-rack distribution, and system integration within hyperscale data center environments.
- Define and validate operational performance requirements for liquid-cooled infrastructure, including pressure ratings, hydrostatic limits, temperature ranges, flow rates and uniformity, thermal expansion, durability, and serviceability.
- Design, analyze, and validate machined components, welded fabrications, manifolds, and structural systems using advanced engineering principles, including stress analysis, finite element analysis (FEA), flow modeling, and structural load calculations to ensure mechanical integrity and code compliance.
- Lead wetted material selection and compatibility analysis for liquid cooling systems, including corrosion mitigation strategies, surface treatments, cleanliness standards, and long-term durability considerations.
- Develop and review CAD models and complete technical data packages using CREO, SolidWorks, or equivalent tools; ensure design accuracy, manufacturability, and system-level integration.
- Author and approve technical specifications for piping systems, rack-level cooling infrastructure, and hydronic components, including installation guidelines, maintenance procedures, testing requirements, and compliance with applicable standards (ASME, ISO).
Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
Benefits
- 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 in 2026 (9 fixed holidays and 2 optional floating holidays), subject to change yearly
- 401(k) retirement plan
- employee stock purchase plan
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
mechanical designliquid cooling architecturestress analysisfinite element analysisflow modelingstructural load calculationswetted material selectioncorrosion mitigationCAD modelingtechnical specifications
Soft Skills
problem-solvingattention to detail
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering