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With 60 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.How will you make an impact?\nThe Senior Principal Mechanical Integration Engineer will have a critical understanding of manufacturing processes for thermal components and solid comprehension of thermal design and analysis to lead and oversee the mechanical systems essential for Data Center Infrastructure functionality. This role will involve developing specifications, selecting key components, component placement, selecting 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.\nJob Title: Senior Principal Mechanical Design Engineer\nOrganization: Data Center Infrastructure Team\nLocation: Remote* OR Austin, TX\n*Requires up to 30% domestic and/or international travel (rare)\nWhat will you do?\nHave a strong background in liquid cooling technology used in data center design and buildout.\n\nAct as the subject matter expert on all matters related to single phase and two-phase liquid cooling applications within hyperscale data centers, including primary and in-rack cooling solutions.\n\nHave expertise in both enclosed and facility-based cooling systems\n\nHave experience with current Cooling Distribution Unit (CDU) technologies\n\nAbility to detail operational expectations for LC Racks, Manifolds and other LC infrastructure (Pressure Ratings, Temperature Ranges (in/outlet), Flow Uniformity and Durability)\n\nProficiency with testing concepts for leaks/mitigation and hydrostatic pressure validation, flow resistance analysis, and corrosion assessments to comply with international standards such as ASME and ISO.\n\nKnowledgeable on High-Density Liquid Cooling (HDLC) products utilized in global data center applications\n\nIn depth knowledge of rack manifold manufacturing, design and function (Machining and Welding, Surface Finishing, Material and Surface Treatments, Post-Production Cleaning, Flow Optimization, Thermal Expansion, Connection Interfaces, High-Point Vents and Low-Point Drains)\n\nReview CAD/Technical Data Packages to determine and validate mechanical design requirements for components and their functions within a system environment\n\nResponsible for understanding product specifications, plumbing, and hydronic systems to lead reviews with all disciplines ensuring the design and components meet performance and applicable code requirements\n\nAbility to evaluate thermal data collected from engineering or manufacturing tests to confirm product conformance to thermo-mechanical requirements, testing and modeling\n\nKnowledgeable in fabrication practices and installation of copper, stainless steel and aluminum piping for large-scale cooling systems\n\nUnderstanding and conducting stress and flow analysis to ensure that the piping systems can withstand operational conditions without failure\n\nCollaborate with project managers on design quotations\n\nProvide technical input to identify and mitigate project risks that may impact project plans and schedules\n\nConduct component selection for pipes, fittings, and valves based on factors like fluid type, temperature, pressure, and corrosion resistance in chillers, HVAC systems and liquid cooling loops\n\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to design and ensure system compatibility and integration for liquid cooling systems at the rack, site, equipment, and system levels, including water chillers, heat exchangers, Air Handler Units, and more\n\nAbility to prepare technical specifications for piping components and systems, including testing procedures, installation procedures and maintenance guidelines\n\nUtilize CAD tools, CAE tools, and equipment for engineering tasks\n\nEvaluate/optimize manufacturing assembly processes by designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment, conferring with equipment vendors, and soliciting observations from production team\n\nAdept at creating detailed mechanical design of components, sub-assemblies, and system integration\n\nCapable of creating a Bill of Materials (BOM) for release to manufacturing\n\nPerform tests, debug, and validation of mechanical systems and support manufacturing processes\n\nManage relationships with mechanical component vendors and contract manufacturers\n\nKeep updated with the latest technologies and methods to ensure competitive and cost-effective designs\n\nWorks with your manager to propose potential R&D project ideas to enhance competency areas\n\nDiscuss with management and production staff to assess engineering feasibility and cost-effectiveness\n\nApply modular data center design principles to liquid cooling integration - standardized, repeatable mechanical packages that can be built, tested, and validated in a factory environment prior to shipment.\n\nDesign cooling systems for prefabricated and skid-mounted deployment, accounting for transport and vibration loads, shipping envelope constraints, and inter-module connection interfaces.\n\nHow will you get here?\nEducation:\nBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field is required\n\nExperience:\nMinimum of 8+ years of experience in mechanical system integration\n\nProven track record of successful system designs and implementations in a relevant industry\n\nStrong understanding of mechanical systems, integration strategy, and system coordination\n\nExcellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail\n\nStrong communication and teamwork abilities\n\nAlternatively, a suitable combination of education, experience, and/or training may be considered\n\nKnowledge, Skills, Abilities:\nExcellent interpersonal and communication skills\n\nCreative, self-motivated, accountable, and team-oriented\n\nAble to work independently with minimal oversight\n\nProficient in reading, analyzing, and interpreting general business publications, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations\n\nSkilled in writing reports, business correspondence, and procedural guides\n\nEffective at presenting information and responding to management, clients, and public queries\n\nCapable of influencing others and sharing best practices\n\nComfortable working as part of a global team\n\nCapable of assessing projects, articulating risks, and developing project milestones\n\nFamiliar with stage-gate processes in project lifecycle management (PLCM)\n\nAble to mentor junior engineers\n\nAbility to travel 20% to 30% as required\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\nMaster’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering or related engineering discipline.\n\nActive Professional Engineer (PE) license.\n\nFamiliarity with industry standards and regulations related to Data Center Infrastructure.\n\nHands-on experience designing liquid cooling systems for modular/prefabricated data center deployments, including factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site integration.\n\nFamiliarity with modular data center product architectures and the design constraints that come with factory build, transport, and field commissioning.\n\nThe pay range for this role is $164,200 - $295,600. 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: December 31, 2026.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 2027, 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.BE AWARE OF FRAUD: When applying for a job at Jabil you will be contacted via correspondence through our official job portal with a jabil.com e-mail address; direct phone call from a member of the Jabil team; or direct e-mail with a jabil.com e-mail address. Jabil does not request payments for interviews or at any other point during the hiring process. Jabil will not ask for your personal identifying information such as a social security number, birth certificate, financial institution, driver’s license number or passport information over the phone or via e-mail. If you believe you are a victim of identity theft, contact the Federal Bureau of Investigations internet crime hotline (www.ic3.gov), the Federal Trade Commission identity theft hotline (www.identitytheft.gov) and/or your local police department. Any scam job listings should be reported to whatever website it was posted in.Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.\nAccessibility Accommodation\nIf you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Jabil.com/Careers site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an e-mail to  or calling 727-803-7988 with the nature of your request and contact information. Please do not direct any other general employment related questions to this e-mail or phone number. 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