Lead Electrical CAD Engineer Data Center Infrastructure
Austin, TX - USA
Job Summary
SUMMARY
TheLeadElectricalCADEngineer is ahands-onindividual contributor responsible for the development release and sustainment of electrical schematics panel layouts wiring and power distribution designs formission critical power and cooling products. This role owns electrical design integrity across concept NPI production and sustaining phases ensuring compliance with applicable safety standards regional regulations and customer requirements.
The position requires deepexpertisein electrical CAD tools strong understanding of industrial power and control systems and close coordination with mechanical and PLM teams tomaintainalignment between electrical designs physical layouts and released product configurations;while supporting rapid disciplined engineering change execution.
Job Title: Lead Electrical CAD Engineer
Organization: Data Center Infrastructure Team
Location: Austin TX - or Remote*
*Requires up to 25% domestic and/or international travel (rare)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Electrical CAD Design & System Integration
Independently develop andmaintainelectrical schematics panel layouts and wiring designs for complex industrial systems using EPLAN AutoCAD Electrical SolidWorks Electrical and/or Edge Electrical.
Design and document power distribution protection grounding and control circuits supportingpower distribution andcooling platforms.
Ensure electrical designs meet functional performance safetyreliabilityand serviceability requirements across operating conditions.
Resolve electrical packaging and integration challenges in coordination with mechanical layouts thermalconstraintsand enclosure architectures.
ConfigurationAware Design & Lifecycle Execution
Execute configurationcontrolled electrical designs supporting multiple product variantsoptionsand regional variations.
Maintain stability and traceability of electrical designs as engineering changes are introduced.
Implement engineering changes (ECR/ECNs) efficiently while preserving compliance backwardcompatibilityand production continuity.
Ensure accurate synchronization between schematics wiring diagrams panel layouts BOMs and PLM system records throughout the product lifecycle.
Standards Compliance & Safety
Design electrical systemsthat are compliant with applicable IEC UL and regional standards as well as customer specific specifications.
Apply sound engineering judgment to ensure electrical safety fault protection arc mitigation grounding and clearance/creepage requirements.
Support internal and external compliance activities by providing accuratedocumentation and responding to design related findings.
Panel Layout Wiring & Manufacturing Support
Develop detailed panel layouts including component placement wire routing and labeling aligned with mechanical constraints and thermal considerations.
Ensure wiring designs are manufacturable accessible and service-friendly with clear documentation for production.
Support prototype builds production rampup and manufacturing issue resolution through direct design updates and clarifications.
CrossFunctional Technical Collaboration
Collaborate closely with mechanical engineering to ensure electrical mechanical fit clearance airflow and thermal compatibility.
Partner with manufacturing supply chain quality and production teams to address build issues component substitutions and all feedback.
Participate in technical design reviews and release readiness activities as a senior technical contributor.
Contribute through execution to the continuous improvement of electrical CAD practices documentationclarityand configuration discipline.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineeringor related engineering discipline.
8 years ofhands-onelectrical CAD design experience with industrial or infrastructureclass equipment.
Strongproficiencyin EPLAN AutoCAD Electrical SolidWorks Electrical and/or Edge Electrical.
Demonstrated experience designing power distribution and control systems for complexmulti-variantproducts.
Working knowledge of IEC UL and regional electrical compliance requirements.
Ability to independently execute and own complex electrical designs with minimal oversight.
Preferred Experience
Electrical design experience forpower andcooling systems switchgear transformers busway PDCsCDUs chillers or thermally intensive infrastructure.
Experience with switchgear controlpanelsand industrial power systems.
Proven background in panel layout wireroutingand electricalmechanical integration.
Familiarity with PLM systems and formal product release and change control processes.
Experience supporting both NPI and sustaining engineering in production environments.
Core Competencies
Seniorlevel handson electrical CAD execution
Strong configuration and documentation discipline
Deep understanding of electrical safety and compliance
Crossdomain collaboration with mechanical and thermal engineering
High attention to detail under fastpaced change conditions
Independent technical ownership without managerial responsibility
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 $105100 - $189200. 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: May 31 2026.As part of the total rewards package this position is eligible for a short-term incentive based on 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.BE AWARE OF FRAUD: When applying for a job at Jabil you will be contacted via correspondence through our official job portal with a e-mail address; direct phone call from a member of the Jabil team; or direct e-mail with a e-mail address. Jabil does not request payments for interviews or at any other point during the hiring process. Jabil will not ask for your personal identifying information such as a social security number birth certificate financial institution drivers license number or passport information over the phone or via e-mail. If you believe you are a victim of identity theft contact the Federal Bureau of Investigations internet crime hotline () the Federal Trade Commission identity theft hotline () and/or your local police department. Any scam job listings should be reported to whatever website it was posted in.
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