Engineering Jobs in Cotati Sonoma County Ca Remote

238 positions found

Manufacturing Engineer
✦ New
Salary not disclosed
Petaluma, CA 1 day ago

Manufacturing Validation Engineer

Petaluma, CA

Onsite | Contract-to-Hire | $60–$75 per hour


Kelly Engineering is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Validation Engineer to support equipment and process validations for a growing life sciences manufacturing organization in the North Bay. This role will play a key part in helping the manufacturing team complete critical validations as the company prepares for commercialization and production scale-up.


This position is ideal for engineers who have strong hands-on validation experience in regulated environments and can independently write and execute validation protocols, address deviations, and support the qualification of manufacturing and laboratory systems.


This is a contract-to-hire opportunity based on performance and business needs.

Schedule: Monday through Friday onsite. Some overtime or occasional weekend work may be required based on business needs in a fast-moving startup environment.


What You Will Do

• Execute equipment and process validations including IQ, OQ, and PQ

• Author validation protocols, reports, work instructions, and supporting documentation

• Support equipment commissioning, qualification, and troubleshooting activities

• Investigate and document validation deviations, ensuring clear and compliant technical documentation

• Establish process controls and documentation for validated equipment and systems

• Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, and R&D teams to support production readiness and scale-up activities

• Perform risk assessments including FMEA and validation impact assessments

• Support change control, deviation investigations, and CAPA activities within a regulated quality system

• Validate laboratory and manufacturing equipment such as incubators, refrigeration systems, and other controlled equipment

• Support validation activities for facility and utility systems including water systems, piping, and related infrastructure as needed

• Participate in engineering studies or DOE activities to support process understanding and operational tolerances

• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, quality systems, and operational efficiency


What You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field preferred

• 5–7+ years of experience in regulated manufacturing environments such as pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or combination product manufacturing

• Strong hands-on experience executing IQ, OQ, and PQ validation protocols

• Demonstrated experience writing validation documentation, technical reports, deviations, and work instructions

• Knowledge of FDA-regulated manufacturing environments and quality systems (such as 21 CFR Part 820, 211, or similar GMP frameworks)

• Experience supporting equipment qualification, facility systems, or process validation efforts

• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and manufacturing processes during validation activities

• Strong written documentation skills and attention to regulatory compliance

• Ability to work cross-functionally with Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams


This role requires a proactive engineer who can work independently, communicate clearly, and adapt within a collaborative startup team environment where priorities evolve as the organization scales manufacturing operations.

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Application Manager
Salary not disclosed
Petaluma, CA 1 week ago

Friedman’s Home Improvement is seeking a hands-on Applications Manager to own, lead, and continuously improve the enterprise applications that power our retail, supply chain, and digital operations. This is a working manager role ideal for a technically strong leader who enjoys coding, problem-solving, mentoring a small team, and partnering closely with the business to deliver measurable impact.


This role blends technical depth, people leadership, and operational excellence. You will be accountable for the reliability, scalability, and performance of core systems including Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, eCommerce (Sana Cloud Commerce), Retail POS, Warehouse Management, and Business Intelligence platforms.


The ideal candidate thrives in a lean, fast-paced environment, leads with curiosity and empathy, and embraces agile delivery, observability, automation, and software reliability engineering principles to reduce toil and create durable systems.


Top 5 Non-Negotiables

To be successful in this role, you must bring:

  1. Hands-on (coding) experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations
  2. Hands-on engineering leadership with strong understanding of observability, monitoring, and automation
  3. Power BI and data warehouse experience, with a track record of driving data-informed decisions
  4. Proven ability to lead and develop a small, high-performing technical team while remaining technically hands-on
  5. Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across business partners


What You’ll Do

Application & Platform Leadership

  • Own the end-to-end enterprise applications portfolio, including D365 F&O, eCommerce (Sana Cloud Commerce), POS, Warehouse Management, BI, and integrated corporate systems
  • Ensure high availability, performance, scalability, and security across all platforms
  • Lead application upgrades, releases, and vendor-delivered enhancements with strong change-management discipline


Hands-On Technical Execution

  • Act as a hands-on technical leader, designing, configuring, coding, and supporting enhancements and integrations—especially within Dynamics 365 F&O
  • Drive automation of repetitive tasks using tools such as Power Automate, RPA, or Copilot to reduce manual effort and operational friction
  • Lead root-cause analysis and implement durable fixes to improve system stability and reliability


Data, BI & Decision Enablement

  • Own Power BI, Power On, and reporting ecosystems, ensuring data accuracy, governance, and performance
  • Partner with business leaders to translate data into actionable insights, dashboards, and KPIs
  • Oversee data pipelines, warehousing, and analytics capabilities that support enterprise decision-making


Agile, SRE & Continuous Improvement

  • Apply agile methodologies to prioritize work, deliver iteratively, and adapt quickly to changing business needs
  • Champion observability and SRE practices to proactively detect issues, optimize performance, and improve uptime
  • Continuously identify opportunities to improve processes, tooling, and system efficiency


People & Partner Leadership

  • Build, mentor, and lead a lean, high-performing team of Application Specialists
  • Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, collaboration, and technical excellence
  • Manage vendor relationships to ensure delivery against timelines, budgets, and service-level expectations
  • Partner closely with functional leaders to align technology solutions with business outcomes


Financial & Operational Stewardship

  • Provide accurate budgeting, forecasting, and cost management for application initiatives and vendor services
  • Support special projects and strategic initiatives aligned with Friedman’s business goals


Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field or 8+ years of equivalent professional experience
  • 6+ years of hands-on experience with Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations
  • 4+ years in retail or omnichannel environments
  • Experience supporting Business Intelligence, data modeling, ETL, and analytics platforms
  • Microsoft certifications (strongly preferred):
  • Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations Apps Solution Architect Expert
  • Dynamics 365 Finance Functional Consultant Associate


Required Qualifications

  • Deep technical and functional expertise in D365 F&O, including architecture, customization, integrations, and troubleshooting
  • Experience with Power BI, Power On, data warehousing, ETL pipelines, Azure Synapse or similar platforms
  • Strong familiarity with Agile, DevOps, and SRE practices, including observability tools (e.g., Azure Application Insights)
  • Proven success translating business needs into scalable technical solutions
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and grow a technical team while remaining hands-on
  • Strong project management skills and experience leading cross-functional initiatives
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills—able to explain complex technical concepts in clear, business-friendly terms
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and process-driven, with a mindset of continuous improvement
  • Customer-focused with strong follow-through and ownership mentality


Why Friedman’s

At Friedman’s, technology directly supports the people and operations that serve our communities. This role offers the opportunity to make a visible impact, work closely with business leaders, and build resilient systems that support a growing, values-driven organization.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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Applied Mathematics Researcher
Salary not disclosed

Responsibilities:

  • Establishing and expanding advanced research initiatives focused on next-generation computational modeling and large-scale simulation frameworks.
  • Initiating and driving new directions in numerical methods, partial differential equations, and the theoretical underpinnings of data-driven scientific computing.
  • Guiding and developing a small, high-caliber research team while defining technical priorities and quality standards.
  • Partnering closely with engineering to convert mathematical concepts into efficient, scalable computational solutions.
  • Elevating research excellence through influential publications and thought leadership in top-tier venues.

Desired Qualifications:

  • PhD in Applied Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or a related discipline (or equivalent research accomplishments).
  • Strong background in numerical analysis, scientific computing, computational physics, or the mathematical theory of machine learning.
  • Proven experience leading or mentoring researchers in rigorous, first-principles investigation.
  • Established record of impactful publications or equivalent scholarly contributions.
  • Preferred: Experience translating academic advances into practical, real-world or industry applications.
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Technical Strategic Projects Lead.
Salary not disclosed
Santa Rosa, California 1 week ago

About the Company

A fast growing AI research lab backed by top tier investors is hiring a Technical Strategic Projects Lead. This is a founding level role working directly with the founders on high priority technical initiatives spanning AI research product development and engineering infrastructure.

About the Role

You will operate at the intersection of frontier AI labs and internal execution owning critical technical programs from day one. This is not a narrow engineering role. It is a hybrid of technical builder operator and strategic execution partner.

Responsibilities

  • Work directly with leading AI labs to generate next generation datasets
  • Own revenue driving technical initiatives end to end
  • Build infrastructure and tooling for dataset generation quality control and delivery
  • Manage teams of technical experts across software engineering data science and machine learning
  • Interface directly with research and engineering teams at frontier AI labs
  • Support founders on high priority technical and operational initiatives

Qualifications

  • Strong technical foundation Computer Science degree or equivalent experience

Required Skills

  • Proficiency in Python and production level coding
  • Experience with data pipelines APIs and ML AI tooling
  • Track record of shipping technical projects
  • Ability to manage technical experts and drive execution
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • High agency intense work ethic and competitive drive
  • Deep interest in frontier AI research

Preferred Skills

  • Experience at top tech companies or quantitative firms
  • Startup or founding experience
  • Background in ML engineering AI research or software engineering
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Senior Data Engineer
Salary not disclosed
Santa Rosa, California 1 week ago

The Company

A rapidly growing data consultancy founded in 2023 by a former venture-backed biotech VC data/technology leadership team in San Francisco. The firm has already delivered 20+ engagements across tech, healthcare/biotech, finance, energy, real estate, and startups - building complex data platforms, products, and AI-driven systems.

The Role

A hands-on, senior individual contributor role for engineers who still love coding. You'll work in small teams (often 1–3 engineers) to design and build production-grade data platforms, pipelines, and products across industries.

What You'll Work On

  • High-impact, fixed-scope builds (e.g., enterprise data marts, complex migrations)
  • End-to-end data platform deployments (ETL, warehouses, BI across AWS/Azure/GCP)
  • Partnering with startups to build data-intensive products from 0 → 1

What We're Looking For

Hands-on builder

  • Actively writing production code today
  • Not removed into management or purely architectural roles

Infrastructure ownership

  • Personally deployed and operated production systems
  • Cloud, CI/CD, scaling, monitoring, reliability

End-to-end ownership

  • Taken products from idea → launch → ongoing operation
  • Comfortable operating autonomously with stakeholders

True seniority (well beyond 5 years)

  • Targeting engineers with meaningful depth and ownership
  • Strong preference for backgrounds in smaller, high-ownership environments
  • Experience wearing multiple hats (application + infrastructure + deployment)

Why Join

  • High autonomy and real technical ownership
  • Variety of industries and problems
  • Small, elite engineering team
  • Opportunity to shape a fast-scaling consultancy

Location: San Francisco (5 days a week on-site)

Salary: $190k-$250k + 10-20% bonus + equity + sign on bonus

Benefits: Full Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Unlimited Time off, 401k matched.

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IT Solution Architect (Financial Systems) - Remote
✦ New
Salary not disclosed
Atlanta, Remote 1 day ago
DivIHN (pronounced “divine”) is a CMMI ML3-certified Technology and Talent solutions firm.

Driven by a unique Purpose, Culture, and Value Delivery Model, we enable meaningful connections between talented professionals and forward-thinking organizations.

Since our formation in 2002, organizations across commercial and public sectors have been trusting us to help build their teams with exceptional temporary and permanent talent.

Visit us at to learn more and view our open positions.

Please apply or call one of us to learn more For further inquiries about this opportunity, please contact one of our Talent Specialists, Amit, at 224 507 1290 Title: IT Solution Architect (Financial Systems)
- Remote Location: Remote (Candidates local to Corning, NY and Charlotte, NC are preferred.

Open to candidates in other locations; candidates must be willing to work EST time zone) Duration: 12 Months with possibility of extension based on demand.

Schedule: Full-time, M-F, 8 AM
- 5 PM.

Some potential flexibility may be required for after-hours work, as needed.

Travel
- up to 25% for travel to Corning, NY.

Estimated as one week per month based on project need.

Only W2 candidates are eligible for this position.

Third-party or C2C candidates will not be considered Position Summary The IT Solution Architect for Supply Chain and Finance is responsible for designing, developing, and guiding the implementation of enterprise technology solutions that support client's financial and supply chain processes.

This role collaborates closely with business stakeholders and cross-functional IT teams to ensure systems are scalable, secure, and aligned with organizational strategy.

The architect enables operational excellence by shaping solution roadmaps, ensuring platform integrity, and driving continuous improvement across finance and supply chain applications.

Key Responsibilities Solution Architecture and Design Develop end-to-end architectural designs for finance and supply chain systems in alignment with business objectives.

Assess existing application landscapes and recommend improvements, modernization opportunities, and integration strategies.

Ensure solutions comply with security, data governance, and enterprise architecture standards.

Business Partnership and Collaboration Engage with Finance, Supply Chain, and IT partners to understand business needs and translate them into technical requirements.

Participate in recurring strategic and operational touchpoints, including cFIN review sessions and architecture-focused team meetings.

Provide subject matter guidance on financial systems such as OneStream and other platforms influencing client's digital finance ecosystem.

Technical Leadership and Support Serve as the technical lead for solution implementations, enhancements, and integrations across finance and supply chain domains.

Address escalated issues, provide root-cause analysis, and ensure long-term stability of assigned applications.

Partner with engineering and operations teams to ensure solution resilience, performance, and sustainability.

Governance, Standards and Documentation Contribute to the development of architecture standards, design patterns, and best practices.

Maintain accurate architectural documentation, including roadmaps, diagrams, functional specifications, and integration models.

Continuous Improvement and Innovation Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend opportunities to enhance process efficiency, automation, and system capabilities.

Support modernization initiatives that strengthen client's digital transformation objectives in the finance and supply chain organizations.

Required Qualifications
- Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (minimum required).

5 years of experience as a Solution Architect with financial systems.

Proven experience architecting solutions in enterprise finance and/or supply chain environments.

Deep knowledge of financial systems (e.g., OneStream, SAP cFIN (Central Finance), or similar platforms).

Familiarity with SAP finance and supply chain modules.

Strong understanding of systems integration, data flows, and enterprise application ecosystems.

Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business language.

Key Competencies Strategic Thinking Ability to design future-focused, scalable solutions.

Technical Expertise Strong architecture and platform skills across finance and supply chain.

Communication and Influence Effectively collaborates with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Problem Solving Skilled at diagnosing complex issues and proposing durable solutions.

Execution Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications Experience working in a global, matrixed organization.

Understanding of data governance, security protocols, and architecture frameworks.

Demonstrated ability to lead collaborative solution workshops and stakeholder discussions.

Interview Process: Two rounds.

First round phone screen with direct manager.

Second round video panel interview, including technical review.

About us: DivIHN, the 'IT Asset Performance Services' organization, provides Professional Consulting, Custom Projects, and Professional Resource Augmentation services to clients in the Mid-West and beyond.

The strategic characteristics of the organization are Standardization, Specialization, and Collaboration.

DivIHN is an equal opportunity employer.

DivIHN does not and shall not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.

SAP cFIN, OneStream
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
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Lead Electrical CAD Designer – Data Center Infrastructure (REMOTE) (WASHINGTON)
✦ New
Salary not disclosed
Job Title: Lead Electrical CAD Designer

Job Family: General Design Engineering

Organization: Data Center Infrastructure Team

Location: Remote* OR Austin, TX

*Requires up to 20% domestic and/or international travel (rare)

How will you make an impact?

The Lead Electrical CAD Designer will be responsible for creating detailed model designs, modifying existing designs, and working collaboratively with engineers and other team members to meet product specifications. The ideal candidate has in-depth knowledge of various electrical design tools, is detail-oriented, and can effectively communicate design ideas. A strong understanding of Electrical design principles, manufacturing processes, power distribution, automation control (PLC), and electronic device parts are critical. This role will involve selecting key components, developing detailed drawings for control panels, power distribution systems, electrical wiring, and transitioning design to manufacturing.

What will you do?

- Creating 2D and 3D models of electrical systems, particularly for complex projects or when visualization is needed

- Participating in design reviews to ensure accuracy and compliance with requirements

- Advanced proficiency in various CAD software, such as AutoCAD Electrical, Revit, Windchill, Autodesk Inventor-EMX, Autodesk Fusion, to design, draft, and model complex electrical for power system and automation control

- Strong understanding of electrical symbols, power systems and automation control with the concepts to accurately create designs that meet technical specifications and standards

- Work closely with engineers and other designers to meet product specifications and performance requirements

- Modify and revise designs to correct operating deficiencies or to reduce production problems

- Prepare and revise engineering drawings, schematics, BOMs, and layouts as required.

- Check and validate designs to ensure they meet required quality and safety standards

- Excellent attention to detail for ensuring the accuracy of measurements, dimensions, and design specifications

- Strong analytical skills for interpreting complex technical drawings, single line diagram, wiring diagram, schematic, power plan, automation control, ladder diagram, and electrical device specifications

- Designing and creating schematic PLC input/output connections.

- Knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials for creating feasible and cost-effective designs.

- Evaluate/optimize manufacturing assembly processes by designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment, conferring with equipment vendors, and soliciting observations from production team

- Adopt at creating detailed electrical design of components, sub-assemblies, and system integration

- Capable of creating a Bill of Materials (BOM) for release to manufacturing

- Manage relationships with power systems, electronics, control component vendors, and contract manufacturers

- Keep updated with the latest technologies and methods to ensure competitive and cost-effective designs

- Discuss with management and production staff to assess engineering feasibility and cost-effectiveness

- May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

How will you get here?

Education:

- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Design or relevant field is required

Experience:

- 6-8 years of experience in electrical design within the power distribution or data center industry.

- Proven experience as a CAD designer, preferably in an electrical engineering environment.

- Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD Electrical, Revit).

- Strong understanding of electrical systems, integration strategy, and system coordination

- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

- Effective communication skills to liaise with engineers, manufacturers, and clients, explaining designs and modifications clearly and efficiently

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

- Strong knowledge of electrical design, manufacturing processes, and material properties.

- Power Systems, PLC, VFD, motor control, electronic automation control device, sensors, AC/DC, single phase and three phase power systems.

- Electrical Standards, Codes, and regulations: IEEE, UL, ANSI/NEMA, NFPA 70E, NEC, IEC, CSA.

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

- Creative, self-motivated, accountable, and team-oriented.

- Able to work independently with minimal oversight.

- 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).
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
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Test Development Manager - Supports Hybrid Work Schedule (AUSTIN)
✦ New
🏢 JABIL CIRCUIT, INC
Salary not disclosed
**This position supports hybrid work schedule depending on organization needs.**

Jabil is a leading product solutions provider offering end-to-end design, manufacturing, supply chain, and product management services. With operations in over 100 facilities across 30 countries, Jabil delivers innovative, integrated, and customized solutions to clients across diverse industries—including automotive, consumer lifestyle and wearables, defense and aerospace, smart home and building, industrial and energy, enterprise and infrastructure, healthcare, mobility, packaging, and printing.

JOB SUMMARY

Jabil is seeking a Manufacturing Test Development Manager who will directly contribute to the transformative growth within our Intelligent Infrastructure division by applying unique and innovative approaches to solving problems within a large-scale software production environment. You and your team will be responsible for contributing to the end-to-end architecture, definition, development and production deployment of production software applications and infrastructure spanning multiple customers and manufacturing regions. You will also be responsible for interfacing with internal engineering, manufacturing and quality teams and our end customers to ensure your software deliverables meet the rigorous standards of Jabil’s world-class manufacturing environments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

- People manager for a team of software developers and product engineers in support of global cloud operations.
- Attract, hire, onboard, lead, coach, mentor and inspire your team to deliver the best in class for our customers and employees
- Establish clear measurable goals and objectives by which to determine individual and team results (i.e. operational metrics, results against project timelines).
- Solicit ongoing self and team feedback from the business unit (BU), customer and team members.
- Perform team member evaluations professionally and on time.
- Drive individuals and the team to continuously improve in key operational metrics and the achievement of the organizational goals.
- Coordinate activities of team and keep them focused in times of crises.
- Ensure recognition and rewards are managed fairly and consistently in area of responsibility.

FUNCTIONAL MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

- Plan and formulate aspects of Customer BU projects such as objective or purpose of project, applications that can be utilized from findings, costs of project, and equipment and human resource requirements, technical requirements.
- Provide direction on design and development activities to improve, modify or design new equipment products and processes.
- Oversee key projects, processes and performance reports, data, and analysis.
- Develop, determine, and implement policies, procedures and programs.
- Analyze technology trends, human resources needs and market demand to plan projects.

- Oversee definition and collaboration on overall test infrastructure and application architectures.
- Creation of behavioral and high-level software design specifications.
- Development of production infrastructure and related application code.
- Lead and participate in peer/code reviews.
- Contribute and improve software build methodology, procedures, and environment.
- Operational and development support for the software and test infrastructure at production facilities

JOB QUALIFICATIONS and KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

- Knowledge of professional software engineering practices for the complete software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.
- Agile, CICD, and SLDC process implementation and application experience.
- Knowledge/Expertise in the following programming/scripting languages: Python, BASH, Java experience a plus.
- Linux development experience with a solid understanding of its fundamentals and internals: Ubuntu/ CentOS
- Well-versed in the following container/virtualization environments: VMware, Docker.
- Solid understanding of large-scale distributed systems in practice, including multi-tier architectures, application security, monitoring and storage systems.
- Experience with front-end and back-end Web UI design.
- Experience with common web APIs (REST, XML-RPC).
- Experience with hardware and API solutions for controlling, managing and stressing L10 devices (servers, network and storage SSDs, NVMe): IPMI, Redfish, mprime, FIO, Linpack, ptugen, memtester
- Experience in the creation and configuration(DHCP, PXE boot, nginx) of Virtual Machines (VMs), VMWare preferred.
- Experience with leading edge networking systems, hardware, software and protocols including but not limited to enterprise ethernet datacenter switching/routing L1, L2, and L3 (BGP, DHCP Relay, ECMP). Arista CloudVision is a plus
- Experience with code versioning tools (Git preferred)
- Experience with front-end and back-end Web UI design.
- Experience with common web APIs (REST, XML-RPC).

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

- BS degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. MS preferred.
- 10+ years’ experience in a software development/test capacity with enterprise server, storage, or networking products. 3+ years people management experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Prior experience directly managing software development teams
- Experience managing remote, multi-national and geographically dispersed development teams.
- Domestic and/or International travel, up to 25%, may be required.
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
temporary
Principal Mechanical Integration Engineer – DCI Pipes, Frames and Structures (REMOTE) - Cutting-edge Data Center Projects (WASHINGTON)
✦ New
🏢 JABIL CIRCUIT, INC
Salary not disclosed
WASHINGTON, District of Columbia, Remote 1 day ago
Job Title: Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Family: Mechanical Design Engineering

Organization: Data Center Infrastructure Team

Location: Remote* OR Austin, TX

*Requires up to 20% domestic and/or international travel (rare)

How will you make an impact?

We are seeking a highly skilled, technically proficient and detail-oriented Principal Mechanical Engineer with expertise in metal structures, frame design, pipes and fabrication to support the development of power and cooling infrastructure for data centers. This role is critical in designing robust mechanical systems that house and support electrical and thermal management equipment, ensuring structural integrity, manufacturability, and compliance with industry standards.

What will you do?

- Experience designing and integrating hydronic systems including pumps, piping networks, valves, and heat exchangers for data center cooling applications.

- Knowledge of fluid dynamics, pressure drop calculations, and pipe sizing for chilled water and glycol-based systems.

- Understanding of installation constraints, maintenance access, and serviceability in large-scale mechanical infrastructure.

- Design and develop mechanical frames, enclosures, and support structures for data center power and cooling products (UPS systems, battery racks, CRAC units, containment systems, LVS, MVS).

- Perform advanced structural analysis using FEA tools to validate mechanical integrity under static, dynamic, seismic, and thermal loads.

- Analyze load paths, stress concentrations, and fatigue life of structural components to ensure long-term reliability.

- Design metal enclosures with considerations for airflow, thermal containment, EMI shielding, and environmental protection.

- Evaluate and implement new materials, coatings, and fabrication technologies to enhance product performance and reliability.

- Participate in customer engagements and site visits to understand deployment constraints and gather feedback for design improvements.

- Create detailed CAD models and fabrication drawings, including weldments, sheet metal, and machined parts

- Select appropriate materials and fabrication methods to optimize cost, performance, and reliability

- Collaborate with electrical, thermal, and systems engineering teams to integrate mechanical designs with functional components.

- Lead mechanical design reviews and contribute to cross-functional design validation efforts.

- Develop and maintain design documentation including BOMs, specifications, test plans, and engineering change orders (ECOs).

- Drive continuous improvement in mechanical design for manufacturability (DFM), cost reduction, and performance optimization.

- Interface with suppliers and customers to resolve fabrication issues and ensure quality standards are met.

- Support lifecycle management of mechanical components, including obsolescence planning and alternate sourcing.

- Conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions for mechanical failures or field issues.

- Ensure mechanical designs support airflow management, thermal containment, and integration with cooling systems (in-row cooling, rear door heat exchangers).

- Collaborate with compliance and certification teams to ensure mechanical designs meet global regulatory requirements (UL, CE, RoHS, REACH)

- May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

How will you get here?

Education:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.

Experience:

- 8+ years of experience in mechanical design and fabrication, preferably in data center, industrial, or power systems environment.

- Proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor) and FEA software (ANSYS, Abaqus).

- Strong knowledge of metal fabrication processes including welding, sheet metal forming, and machining is a must

- Experience with structural design for heavy equipment or large assemblies, and familiarity with thermal and airflow considerations in enclosure design is required

- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

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

- Ability to travel both domestically and internationally up to 30%

Preferred Qualifications: 

- Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

- Experience designing mechanical systems for data centers, telecom, or industrial power/cooling products.

- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.

- Knowledge of regulatory and safety standards applicable to data center infrastructure.

- Hands-on experience with prototype fabrication and testing; Experience working with global suppliers and contract manufacturers a plus
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
temporary
Principal Mechanical Design Engineer - Data Center Infrastructure (REMOTE) (WASHINGTON)
✦ New
🏢 JABIL CIRCUIT, INC
Salary not disclosed
WASHINGTON, District of Columbia, Remote 1 day ago
Job Title: Principal Mechanical Integration Engineer

Job Family: Mechanical Design Engineering

Organization: Data Center Infrastructure Team

Location: Remote* OR Austin, TX

*Requires up to 20% domestic and/or international travel (rare)

How will you make an impact? 

The Principal Mechanical Design Engineer (Data Center Infrastructure) is a technical leader responsible for the architecture, integration, and validation of advanced mechanical systems supporting hyperscale data center environments. This role requires deep expertise in liquid cooling technologies (single-phase and two-phase), hydronic system design, structural integration, and manufacturable rack-level infrastructure solutions.

This role is responsible for defining system performance requirements, developing technical specifications, selection and integration of critical components, and leading mechanical design from concept through production release. Responsibilities include wetted material selection, thermal and structural analysis, fastening strategies, component layout, and design for manufacturability. Partners cross-functionally to deliver reliable, scalable, and cost-effective Data Center Infrastructure solutions while advancing innovation in liquid cooling performance.

What will you do?

- Lead the end-to-end mechanical design and engineering of hyperscale Data Center Infrastructure (DCI) systems, including liquid-cooled rack assemblies, CDUs, manifolds, enclosures, structural frames, and associated hydronic piping systems.

- Serve as the technical authority for single-phase and two-phase liquid cooling architectures, including primary and secondary loop design, in-rack distribution, and system integration within hyperscale data center environments.

- Define and validate operational performance requirements for liquid-cooled infrastructure, including pressure ratings, hydrostatic limits, temperature ranges, flow rates and uniformity, thermal expansion, durability, and serviceability.

- Design, analyze, and validate machined components, welded fabrications, manifolds, and structural systems using advanced engineering principles, including stress analysis, finite element analysis (FEA), flow modeling, and structural load calculations to ensure mechanical integrity and code compliance.

- Lead wetted material selection and compatibility analysis for liquid cooling systems, including corrosion mitigation strategies, surface treatments, cleanliness standards, and long-term durability considerations.

- Develop and review CAD models and complete technical data packages using CREO, SolidWorks, or equivalent tools; ensure design accuracy, manufacturability, and system-level integration.

- Author and approve technical specifications for piping systems, rack-level cooling infrastructure, and hydronic components, including installation guidelines, maintenance procedures, testing requirements, and compliance with applicable standards (ASME, ISO).

- Establish and oversee validation protocols including hydrostatic pressure testing, leak detection and mitigation, flow resistance analysis, and corrosion verification to ensure regulatory compliance and operational reliability.

- Evaluate customer design proposals and technical specifications to assess feasibility, manufacturability, cost, and risk; provide recommendations to optimize performance and total cost of ownership.

- Lead cross-functional design reviews with electrical, thermal, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure full system integration and compliance with product specifications and applicable plumbing and hydronic codes.

- Optimize rack manifold design and manufacturing processes, including machining, welding, surface finishing, connection interfaces, venting and draining strategies, and flow path optimization to enhance performance and manufacturability.

- Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing assembly methods and tooling in collaboration with production teams and equipment vendors to improve quality, scalability, and cost efficiency.

- Lead root cause investigations for complex mechanical failures identified during validation or field deployment and implement corrective design improvements.

- Provide technical leadership in vendor qualification and management for mechanical components and liquid cooling subsystems.

- Identify and mitigate technical risks impacting performance, schedule, or cost, and contribute to R&D initiatives advancing liquid cooling technologies and system innovation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: 

- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited university.

Experience: 

- 8 years' experience in mechanical design and integration of mission-critical systems.

- Proven track record of successful system designs and implementations in a relevant industry

- Strong understanding of mechanical systems, integration strategy, and system coordination

- Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to Energy Storage Systems and Data Center Infrastructure is preferred.

- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

- Strong communication and teamwork abilities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

- Professional Engineer (PE) License
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
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