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JOB SUMMARY
The
Lead Mechanical CAD Designer
is a highly experienced individual contributor responsible for the
end
-to-end
mechanical CAD design, confi
guratio
n
control
and lifecycle support of complex mechanical systems, including chillers, coolant distribution units (CDUs), thermal subsystems, enclosures, st
ructural
f
rameworks
and fluid piping as
se
mblies.
This role requires deep
hands
-on
experti
se
in advanced parametric modeling, configuration
aware
design
and manufacturing documentation. The engineer independently executes complex designs, owns model and drawing integrity and
se
rves as a key technical contributor in cross
functional product development efforts throughout concept, NPI, production and sustaining pha
se
s.
Job Title
: Lead Mechanical CAD Designer
Organization
: Data Center Infrastructure Team
Location
: Austin, TX - or Remote
*
*
Requires up to 25% domestic and/or international travel (rare)
Key Responsibilities
Mechanical CAD Design & System Integration
Independently design and
maintain
complex mechanical as
se
mblies using advanced parametric CAD
modeling
in
SolidWorks
and/or
Creo.
Develop detailed layouts and as
se
mblies encompassing structural elements, enclosures, piping systems, thermal components, pumps,
valves
and mounting interfaces.
Ensure mechanical designs meet performance, thermal, structural, manufacturability,
se
rviceability
and customer requirements.
Resolve system
level mechanical integration challenges, including packaging constraints and interface definition.
Configuration
Aware Design & Lifecycle Execution
Execute
configuration
and
revision-controlled
CAD designs supporting multiple product variants,
options
and revisions within a common platform.
Maintain stability and integrity of complex models as engineering changes are introduced over time.
Implement engineering changes (ECR/EC
N
s), ensuring traceability, compatibility with relea
se
d
configurations
and minimal disruption to production.
Ensure consistent alignment between CAD models, drawings,
BOMs
and PLM data across all lifecycle stages.
Manufacturing & Documentation
Produce and
maintain
production
ready manufacturing drawings, applying expert
level GD&T, tolerance
stack
‑
ups
, materials,
finishes
and inspection
quality
requirements.
Design parts and as
se
mblies with strong consideration for DFM/DFA, fabrication methods, welding,
machining
and final as
se
mbly.
Support prototype builds, pilot
production
and manufacturing issue resolution through rapid design updates and documentation corrections.
Ensure designs support repeatable, high
‑
yield manufacturing across multiple sites, suppliers, and production volumes.
Cross
Functional Technical Collaboration
Work clo
se
ly with electrical engineering to coordinate mechanical
electrical interfaces, routing
paths
and packaging clearances.
Partner with manufacturing, supply chain,
quality
and
production
teams to address
build
issues,
component
changes, and
all
feedback.
Provide technical input during design reviews, relea
se
readiness
as
se
ssments
and product change discussions.
Contribute to the refinement of CAD standards, modeling
practices
and
documentation
quality through hands
on execution.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
or equivalent professional experience.
8+ years of
hands
on
mechanical CAD design experience with complex,
multi
component
as
se
mblies.
Expert
proficiency
in Creo and/or SolidWorks, including advanced parametric modeling methodologies.
Strong command of GD&T, tolerancing and manufacturing documentation.
Proven experience executing
configuration
controlled
designs across multiple product variants and lifecycle pha
se
s.
Ability to independently own complex technical work with minimal oversight.
Preferred Experience
Power and
Cooling
system experience
(
Switchgear, PDC, UPS, Busway,
chillers, CDUs, liquid cooling platforms, or thermal management systems).
Experience with fluid systems design, including piping, fittings, valves, pumps,
filters
and heat exchangers.
Background in industrial, infrastructure or data
center
class equipment.
Familiarity with PLM systems and formal product relea
se
and change
proces
se
s
.
Experience supporting NPI and sustaining engineering in production environments.
Core Competencies
Se
nior
level hands
on CAD execution
High technical rigor and attention to detail
Strong configuration and documentation discipline
Systems
level mechanical problem solving
Effective collaboration without managerial responsibility
Ability to
operate
in fast
paced, change
driven engineering environments
About the Data Center Infrastructure (DCI) Team:
The DCI team consists of technical subject matter experts who specialize in end-to-end large scale physical infrastructure that powers and enables modern data centers. This includes power distribution systems such as transformers, substations, generators, switchgear, switch panels, busways, ATS units, EDPM, BMS systems, and control panels, as well as cooling solutions ranging from traditional evaporative and indirect cooling systems to emerging liquid cooling technologies including chillers, heat exchangers, CDUs, pumps, and secondary fluid networks. The team also addresses the mechanical structures that house these systems - hot aisle containment, steel enclosures, blanking panels, cable trays, and fiber and networking infrastructure.
The DCI team operates as a cross-industry center of excellence, partnering primarily with various cloud providers across the industry. Team members function as deeply technical subject matter experts who engage directly with customers and supply chain partners to assess requirements, identify challenges, and design infrastructure solutions end-to-end. The ideal contributor brings engineering-level expertise in either power or cooling disciplines, a working knowledge of the full infrastructure dependency chain, and the ability to translate that expertise into clear recommendations and collaborative problem-solving with both technical and business stakeholders.
The pay range for this role is $105,100 - $189,200. 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: .
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 2026, 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.
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