Principal Mechanical Integration Engineer (HVAC, Liquid Cooling) (Engineering)
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Job Family: Mechanical Design Engineering
Job Title: Sr. Principal Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Austin, TX/ Remote/ Hybrid- USA
How will you make an impact?
Jabil has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Mechanical Integration Engineer to lead mechanical design functions for data center liquid cooling systems! This person will be a customer-facing SME who will collaborate with client engineering teams, assist in conceptual designs, and work with our production sites to help implement product manufacturing.
The Mechanical Integration Engineer will have a critical understanding of manufacturing processes for thermal components and a solid comprehension of thermal design and analysis to lead and oversee the mechanical systems essential for Data Center Infrastructure, Energy Storage Systems, and HVAC functionalities. 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. ****- Relocation to Austin, TX is available ***
What will you do?
Responsible for understanding product specifications, detailed HVAC designs, plumbing, and hydronic systems to lead reviews with all disciplines ensuring the design and components meet performance and applicable code requirements
Ability to evaluate thermal data collected from engineering or manufacturing tests to confirm product conformance to thermo-mechanical requirements, testing and modeling
Optimize cooling system designs to meet performance requirements while minimizing costs
Understanding and conducting stress and flow analysis to ensure that the piping systems can withstand operational conditions without failure
Provide technical input to identify and mitigate project risks that may impact project plans and schedules
Conduct 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
Collaborate 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
Ability to prepare technical specifications for piping components and systems, including testing procedures, installation procedures and maintenance guidelines
Assist and direct the analysis, design, and implementation of strategy for mechanical systems in Data Center Infrastructure, Energy Storage Systems, and HVAC
Evaluate mechanical system operations and recommend modifications to rectify malfunctions or accommodate system requirement changes
Review / utilize CAD/Technical Data Packages to determine and validate mechanical design requirements for components and their functions within a system environment
Evaluate/optimize manufacturing assembly processes by designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment, conferring with equipment vendors, and soliciting observations from production team
Adept at creating detailed mechanical design of components, sub-assemblies, and system integration
Capable of creating a Bill of Materials (BOM) for release to manufacturing
Conduct root cause investigation to troubleshoot complex mechanical design and material issues that arise through testing and engineering development
Draft and contribute to test plans and specifications
Perform tests, debug, and validation of mechanical systems and support manufacturing processes
Discuss with management and production staff to assess engineering feasibility and cost-effectiveness
How will you get here?
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field is required
Experience:
Minimum of 10 years of experience in mechanical system integration
Proven track record of successful system designs and implementations in a relevant industry
Strong understanding of mechanical systems, integration strategy, and system coordination
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Strong communication and teamwork abilities
Alternatively, a suitable combination of education, experience, and/or training may be considered
Ability to travel up to 30% as required (domestic and global)
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
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
Preferred Qualifications:
A Master's degree in engineering or higher is preferred
Experience in WindChill and DevOps are a plus
Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to Energy Storage Systems and Data Center Infrastructure is preferred.
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