Jabil · 12 hours ago
Principal Rack Mechanical Engineer (Rack Integration Solutions)
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$132K/yr - $238K/yr
5+ years expJabil is a leading company in the Intelligent Infrastructure Segment, seeking a highly skilled Principal Rack Mechanical Engineer to lead the architecture, design, integration, and delivery of advanced server rack solutions. The role involves overseeing end-to-end rack development and driving cross-functional collaboration to meet hyperscale data center requirements.
ElectronicsHardwareManufacturing
Responsibilities
Create technical documentation, including L11 rack assembly instructions, 2D mechanical drawings, SOPs, and customer‑facing specifications
Design and validate rack-level mechanical architectures (EIA 19” and ORV3), including airflow paths, liquid cooling integration/mounting (cold-plates, manifolds, hoses, QDs), structural load considerations, fiber/network/power cable routing, and space optimization
Assemble, fit‑check, and mechanically integrate complex rack systems, including liquid loop components, quick‑disconnects, manifolds, and power distribution units (PDUs)
Lead the specification and validation of rack‑level power architecture, including PDU selection, detailed power budget and load‑balancing calculations (wye vs. delta, 3ph vs. 1ph), and compatibility with global power plug and connector standards
Participate in customer engagements and site visits to understand deployment constraints (white-glove services) and gather feedback for design improvements
Understanding of rack installation constraints, maintenance access, and serviceability in rack mechanical infrastructure
Create detailed computer aided design (CAD) models and fabrication drawings, including weldments, sheet metal, and machined parts for customized rack solutions
Develop and maintain design documentation including bill of materials (BOMs), cable BOMs, alternate sourcing strategies, test plans, and engineering change orders (ECOs)
Manage relationships with mechanical component vendors, including racks, PDUs, switches, cables, and packaging solutions
Lead internal and external mechanical design reviews and contribute to cross-functional design validation efforts
Drive continuous improvement in mechanical design for manufacturability (DFM), cost reduction, and performance optimization
Conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions for mechanical failures or field issues
Collaborate with compliance and certification teams to ensure mechanical designs meet global regulatory requirements (e.g., UL, CE, ISTA, ASTM, IEC)
May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field is required
Minimum of 5+ years experience in mechanical systems integration. This could include high-density server rack design and integration, end-to-end delivery for large-scale deployments, and customer facing support for top AI/ML companies
Proficiency in CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo/Pro-E, Inventor)
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills – a must
Strong understanding of mechanical systems, integration strategies, and program management
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Creative, self-motivated, accountable, and team-oriented
Able to work independently with minimal oversight
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
Capable of assessing projects, articulating risks, and developing project milestones
Familiar with stage-gate processes in project lifecycle management (PLCM)
Able to coach and mentor less experienced engineers
Ability to travel both domestically and internationally up to 30%
Preferred
Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field is preferred
Experience designing mechanical systems for data centers, telecom, or industrial power/cooling products (UPS, generators, CDUs)
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred but not a requirement
Hands-on experience with prototype fabrication and testing; experience working with global suppliers and contract manufacturers (CM) a plus
Knowledge of fluid dynamics, pressure drop calculations, and pipe sizing for glycol-based systems
Perform structural analysis using FEA tools (e.g. ANSYS, other) to validate mechanical rack and packaging integrity under static, dynamic, seismic, and thermal loads
Benefits
Annual bonus opportunity
Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
Paid time off (PTO) 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), subject to change yearly
401(k) retirement plan
Employee stock purchase plan
Short-term incentive based on performance
Company
Jabil
Jabil is a product solutions company providing comprehensive design, manufacturing, supply chain and product management services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.2B2026-01-15Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2025-06-18Post Ipo Debt· $3.2B
1993-05-07IPO
Leadership Team
Steve Borges
EVP/CEO Jabil Heal
Sherman Tang
CTO, Compute and Storage
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