Principal Rack Integration Engineer (Rack Integration Solutions)
About The Position
At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. 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. We are seeking a highly skilled, technically proficient and detail-oriented Principal Rack Integration Engineer within the Intelligent Infrastructure Segment to lead the architecture, integration, and delivery of advanced air and liquid‑cooled server and network switch solutions for large-scale deployments. This role is critical in translating hyperscale data center requirements into robust, scalable, and manufacturable systems for next-gen AI/ML (GPU/CPU), cloud infrastructure, and network deployments. This person will oversee end‑to‑end rack development – from scoping and initial architecture review of customer requirements, through validation and deployment. This person will also drive cross‑functional collaboration, technical innovation, and continuous improvement across multiple datacenter programs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related background plus hands-on experience
- Minimum of 7+ years’ experience in mechanical systems integration/rack integration. This could include high-density server, network switches, and/or rack design and integration, including end-to-end delivery for large-scale deployments worldwide
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills – a must
- Strong understanding of mechanical systems, integration strategies, and program management
Nice To Haves
- Review 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.
- Hands-on experience with prototype fabrication and testing; experience working with global suppliers and contract manufacturers (CM) a plus.
- Proficiency in CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo/Pro-E, Inventor) and FEA software (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus).
- High level knowledge of fluid dynamics, pressure drop calculations, and pipe sizing for glycol-based systems.
Responsibilities
- Lead complex, multi‑disciplinary hardware programs – coordinating mechanical, thermal, electrical, supply chain, and manufacturing teams – while aligning requirements, driving schedules, and ensuring successful delivery of integrated rack, network, and cooling solutions.
- Develop and maintain bill of materials (BOMs), cable BOMs, alternate sourcing strategies, test plans, and engineering change orders (ECOs).
- Assemble, fit‑check, and mechanically integrate complex rack systems, including liquid loop components, quick‑disconnects, manifolds, and power distribution.
- Manage relationships with mechanical L11 component vendors, including rack, PDUs, switches, cables, and packaging solutions.
- Lead L11 rack shock and vibration qualification efforts, partnering with third-party test laboratories to develop test plans, obtain quotations, align on pass/fail criteria, and ensure test methodologies are appropriately benchmarked against applicable ASTM, ISTA, and other relevant industry standards.
- Create technical documentation, including rack assembly instructions, 2D mechanical drawings, test reports, SOPs, and customer‑facing specifications.
- Participate in customer engagements and site visits to understand deployment constraints (white-glove services) and gather feedback for design improvements.
- Lead the specification and validation of rack‑level power architecture, including power distribution unit (PDU) selection, detailed power budget and load‑balancing calculations (wye vs. delta, 3ph vs. 1ph), and compatibility with global power plug and connector standards.
- Understanding of rack installation constraints, maintenance access, and serviceability in rack mechanical infrastructure.
- 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).
- May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
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 (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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
