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This role leverages advanced digital tools and design software to develop high-quality engineering drawings and project deliverables for substation projects.
Key Responsibilities: Utilize design software (e.g., CAD, BIM, 3D modeling tools) to create, modify, and maintain technical documentation and drawings Develop detailed 3D substation designs using platforms such as Bentley MicroStation 3D and/or AutoCAD 3D Ensure all deliverables meet project standards, quality requirements, and industry best practices Provide guidance, consultation, and training to engineering technicians Support consistency and accuracy across design outputs and documentation Qualifications: Minimum of 11 years of experience in substation design Strong proficiency in Bentley MicroStation 3D and/or AutoCAD 3D Experience with BIM and 3D modeling workflows preferred Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality Ability to mentor and support junior team members Additional Details: Employment Type: Temp-to-Perm Opportunity Per Diem: Not offered
Creates and modifies electrical drawings such as one-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and layout plans using CAD tools like AutoCAD and Bentley MicroStation .
Applies basic electrical engineering principles to support power systems design and infrastructure development.
Requirements: 2+ years of substation experience Proficiency in CAD software such as MicroStation, Autodesk and other CAD tools.
Basic knowledge of electrical systems
Job Title: I&C Design Engineer
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Location: Katy, TX – (onsite 4 days/week, off every other Friday)
Salary: $110-130k
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life Insurance
- 401k
- PTO
- Holiday
Summary:
Akkodis is seeking an I&C Design Engineer for a DIRECT HIRE position in the Katy, TX area. The desired candidate will have 5+ years of previous experience in design for electrical instrument and controls. The I&C Engineer will be responsible for the design/development of industrial control systems including SCADA, PLC, and HMI systems. The main focus will be P&ID development, system architecture, and overall I&C design. This is an excellent opportunity to support an exciting company in the electrical engineering industry.
***Remote 1 day/week, and off every other Friday***
Responsibilities:
- Site assessment and determination of needed instrumentation/SCADA upgrades
- Review of existing project documents – P&ID, system architecture, electrical drawings
- Coordination with clients on specific needs
- Document findings – Write assessment or report of existing conditions and recommendations
- Design/development of project drawings, including P&ID, system architecture, loop diagrams, installation details
- Create project specifications, including instrumentation, networking, control narrative strategies, software and hardware requirements for SCADA, PLC, and HMI systems
- Quality Control/Quality Assurance of project documents
- Attend/Conduct project meetings with client
- Review and comment on project submittals
- Coordination with Electrical Engineering Department
Required Skills:
- Bachelors Degree in an Engineering related field is preferred.
- A minimum of 5 years of relevant design experience is required.
- MUST HAVE design experience for industrial systems like water/wastewater, oil/gas, etc.
- Must have experience designing SCADA, PLC, and HMI systems.
- Strong background in both AutoCAD and Revit is preferred.
- Registered Professional Engineer (PE) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) in Texas is preferred.
- Experienced in the design of construction documents.
- Write Technical Memoranda based on site assessment.
- Drawing/PDF markups.
- Design relay schematics (motor control).
- PLC and SCADA HMI development and creation of PLC I/O lists
- Wide Area Network (WAN) design, including radio and cellular communications
- Fiber optic cable specification
- Control panel design
- VFD design/interface
- Physical and cybersecurity assessment and design preferred.
- A proactive, solution-oriented approach to challenges, with a focus on team success.
- Strong ability to foster and maintain professional, cross-functional relationships.
If you are interested in this I&C Engineer job, then please click apply through Akkodis.
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REQUIREMENTS
- 5+ years estimating commercial building construction for a General Contractor in the U.S.
- Experience must be in vertical construction (education, municipal, medical, office, retail, etc.)
- Experience limited to industrial/oil & gas estimating will not be considered for this role.
ABOUT E CONTACTORS
E Contractors USA, LLC is a fast-growing general contracting firm serving the Greater Houston Area. We are committed to transparency, reliability, and excellence in every project we undertake — from municipal facilities and educational institutions to commercial developments. Our success is driven by a team of professionals who believe in doing things the right way, every time.
POSITION SUMMARY
We’re looking for a Construction Hard Bid Estimator to join our Estimating Department. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and takes pride in producing precise, competitive bids. You’ll analyze drawings and specifications, perform detailed quantity takeoffs, and develop accurate cost estimates for public and private sector projects.
If you have a strong understanding of construction methods, enjoy problem-solving, and want to work with a team that values integrity and excellence, we’d love to hear from you.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Review bid invitations, drawings, and specifications to understand project scope and requirements.
- Perform quantity takeoffs and prepare detailed cost estimates for materials, labor, and equipment.
- Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotes to ensure full scope coverage.
- Prepare and assemble bid forms, alternates, clarifications, and supporting documentation.
- Coordinate bid reviews and ensure all submissions are accurate, compliant, and on time.
- Participate in post-bid reviews and handoff meetings with the Project Management team.
- Support value engineering efforts and contribute to continuous improvement of estimating processes.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field (preferred).
- 3–5 years of experience in commercial hard bid estimating or lump-sum project environments.
- Proficiency in Bluebeam Revu, On-Screen Takeoff, RSMeans, or similar estimating software.
- Strong knowledge of CSI divisions, construction means and methods, and current market pricing.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail.
WHY JOIN E CONTACTORS
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive benefits package (health, vision, dental, PTO, and 401k)
- Opportunity to work on diverse and high-profile projects
- Professional growth and advancement potential within the company
- A collaborative, family-driven culture built on trust and accountability
Himalaya Wellness USA LTD, a dietary supplement and personal care company, is seeking an experienced and highly driven Director of Supply Chain & Operations to oversee its supply chain for The Americas region (North & South America). This role will manage all aspects of the supply chain including planning, purchasing, distribution, and inventory management to ensure sales continuity in The Americas Region. Additionally, this role will oversee operations at Himalaya’s facility in Sugar Land and any outsourced partners. The Director of Supply Chain & Operations will report to the VP of Operations.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the overall supply chain and operations strategy.
- Develop and implement an effective strategic supply chain plan.
- De-risk potential supply shortages and identify and validate secondary source vendors.
- Manage demand planning to ensure healthy inventory levels across all geographies.
- Manage relationships with retail distribution centers globally to ensure accuracy and on-time delivery of all retail POs.
- Monitor Amazon and other e-commerce fulfillment performance to ensure all orders are shipped on time, in full, and within desired service levels.
- Provide input and intelligence on ingredient sourcing in collaboration with Manufacturing and Procurement.
- Support innovation by introducing new and innovative raw material opportunities.
- Analyze operational data and implement strategies to optimize the supply chain.
- Manage priorities across teams to ensure successful and timely execution.
- Ensure US market compliance with Federal and State laws including DSHEA and California Prop 65.
- Represent the organization during audits including FDA, Texas Department of Health, and other regulatory bodies.
- Implement vendor scorecarding and process improvements.
- Establish reporting systems with clear analysis, KPIs, and dashboards.
- Implement processes to mitigate and troubleshoot post-delivery issues with minimal cost impact.
- Develop policies and metrics for vendor selection, supplier scorecarding, and cost reduction initiatives.
- Lead continuous process improvement initiatives with annual goals.
- Establish and execute a domestic sourcing strategy.
- Identify and develop US-based vendors for supplements and personal care production.
- Negotiate with third-party suppliers and manufacturers to ensure cost competitiveness.
- Collaborate with Quality Assurance to ensure cGMP (21 CFR Part 111) compliance.
- Oversee third-party manufacturing operations and quality control.
- Manage Supply and Quality Agreements with third-party manufacturers.
- Directly or indirectly manage operations team members.
- Collaborate closely with internal warehouse teams and 3PL providers.
- Support Marketing and Sales initiatives with operational execution.
- Provide regular updates to offshore suppliers regarding forecasts and safety stock.
Competencies
- Deep knowledge of FDA DSHEA and cGMP (21 CFR Part 111).
- Knowledge of contract manufacturing models.
- Ability to identify material cost savings opportunities.
- Ability to work effectively with local and remote teams.
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and develop solutions where processes do not exist.
- Strong project management and timeline development skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Customer-centric mindset with a bias for action.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or Industrial Engineering; MBA preferred.
- 12–15+ years of experience in Consumer Goods Supply Chain, preferably in the Dietary Supplements Industry.
- Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems (SAP preferred).
- Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Outlook.
- Detailed knowledge of planning, purchasing, and manufacturing processes.
- Experience managing teams across multiple time zones.
- Strong analytical skills and business acumen.
- Demonstrated success in complex and ambiguous business environments.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive base salary and bonus, commensurate with experience.
- Company benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k).
This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the role. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
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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.
Lead complex construction projects from concept to completion, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and contractors to drive results and deliver exceptional builds. If you're a proactive leader with a passion for construction excellence, we want to hear from you.
Company Benefits:
- 13 paid holidays
- Vacation and sick pay
- PPE provided along with annual allowance for boots and prescription safety glasses
- Work shirts provided by company
- Annual appreciation package
- Early performance evaluation opportunities
- Competitive benefits (medical/dental/vision)
- 401k + match
- Company paid life insurance and disability
- Employee assistance program
- Career development opportunities
Responsibilities:
- Planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and evaluating construction projects (HVAC/Refrigeration & Mechanical projects) from start to finish according to schedule, specifications, and budget.
- Preparing and submitting construction project budget estimates, critical path schedules, and quality control programs.
- Planning and preparing construction schedules and milestones, and monitoring progress against established schedules.
- Preparing contracts and negotiating revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
- Planning, coordinating, and managing effectively all Foremen, material, and equipment to meet the established budget, schedule, and scope of the projects.
- Preparing progress reports and issuing reports to clients as necessary.
Qualifications:
- Must be able to develop and maintain detailed MS Project schedules (startup-task durations, resource allocations, labor costs, etc.).
- Must be able to maintain multiple complex projects in all varying phases of construction at the same time.
- 2-5 years in industrial piping or Ammonia Refrigeration as a Project Manager.
- Successfully completed multiple large-scale industrial Piping and Ammonia Refrigeration projects for reputable contractors.
- Coaching, mentoring, and teaching project teams.
- Advanced financial management and forecasting experience.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills; must be detail-oriented, self-sufficient, and self-motivated.
- Exceptional planning and organizing skills with the ability to manage a number of projects
Company Profile:
CIMCO specializes in the engineering, design, manufacture, installation and service of complex thermal building solutions for industrial, process cooling and recreational refrigeration and mechanical systems. For more than 100 years, CIMCO's leadership and unparalleled research, development and manufacturing programs has put us at the forefront of industry advancements and technological breakthroughs. Our professional engineers, technicians and designers apply innovative state-of-the-art equipment and refrigerants to develop systems that meet even the most complex thermal challenges.
CIMCO is committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. Together, we embrace diversity of thought, experience, and perspective, as we combine our unique skills and capabilities to drive successful outcomes for all stakeholders. As an equal opportunity employer, CIMCO provides accessibility accommodations during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
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.
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.
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.