Principal Systems Lead – Data Center Infrastructure

Jabil

. Own overall system architecture across cooling and power product platforms .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesSenior💰 $132,400 - $238,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in system architecture for complex electromechanical systems, with a strong focus on modular design, CAD architecture, and configuration management. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive technical decision-making in multi-variant product environments.

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System Architecture OwnershipModular Design StrategyCAD Architecture StandardsCross-Functional Technical LeadershipConfiguration Management Expertise

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Hard Skills

System ArchitectureModular DesignElectromechanical Systems DesignConfiguration LogicLifecycle ScalabilityCAD ArchitecturePLM-Driven Product DevelopmentTechnical Decision-MakingIntegration Challenges ResolutionProduct Variant Strategies

Soft Skills

PrioritizationIndependent OperationCollaborationIssue ResolutionExecution Management

Tools & Technologies

CAD SoftwarePLM SystemsConfiguration Management ToolsModel StructuresDesign Frameworks

Industry Keywords

HVAC SystemsLiquid Cooling InfrastructurePower Distribution EquipmentNPI SupportSustaining Engineering

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own overall system architecture across cooling and power product platforms
Define and maintain modular design strategies for reuse, scalability, maintainability, and change isolation
Architect system and model structures supporting future growth, option expansion, regional requirements, and evolving customer needs
Establish architectural frameworks that reduce lifecycle complexity and design churn
Govern product variant strategies for capacities, ratings, redundancy schemes, and regional compliance requirements
Ensure variants use structured configuration logic rather than duplication, exceptions, or manual workarounds
Establish and maintain CAD architecture standards, model structures, interface rules, templates, skeletons, references, and reusable design frameworks
Align CAD architecture with PLM structures, configuration management, and release requirements
Serve as primary technical authority in system-level and cross-functional design reviews
Resolve conflicting requirements and complex integration challenges
Drive technical decision-making, issue resolution, and action-item closure
Collaborate with ME CAD, EE CAD, controls, manufacturing, quality, service, and PLM/configuration teams
Coordinate cross-functional technical activities, priorities, and dependencies
Identify architectural risks, technical blockers, and organizational gaps
Partner with stakeholders across design, procurement, manufacturing, testing, deployment, and service

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent professional experience
10+ years of experience designing and architecting complex electromechanical systems
Demonstrated experience owning system architecture within multi-variant product environments
Deep understanding of modular design, product platforms, configuration logic, and lifecycle scalability
Strong understanding of CAD architectures, configuration management, and PLM-driven product development
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional technical initiatives involving multiple engineering disciplines
Proven ability to prioritize work, manage dependencies, drive execution, and achieve closure without direct supervisory authority
Ability to operate independently as a senior technical authority across organizational boundaries
Preferred: architecture ownership for CDUs, chillers, HVAC systems, liquid cooling infrastructure, or power distribution equipment
Preferred: experience supporting product families with multiple capacities, redundancy schemes, regional requirements, and customer-specific variants
Preferred: deep familiarity with CAD, PLM, configuration management, and release processes
Preferred: experience driving technical execution within matrixed engineering organizations
Preferred: experience reducing organizational load and increasing engineering velocity through improved architecture and design practices
Preferred: experience supporting both NPI and sustaining engineering environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Short-term incentive based on performance
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 in 2027 (9 fixed holidays and 2 optional floating holidays), subject to change yearly
401(k) retirement plan
Employee stock purchase plan