Hybrid Lead Electrical CAD Designer – Data Center Infrastructure

at Jabil

• Job title: Lead Electrical CAD Designer – Data Center Infrastructure
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $105,100 - $189,200 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Assembly
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Austin, United States

About the role

• Lead Electrical CAD Designer at Jabil responsible for 2D and 3D electrical system modeling. Collaborate with engineers and manage design accuracy for data center infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

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

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• paid time off accruing at a rate of 3.07 hours during your first year of employment
• 4 weeks of paid parental leave
• 11 company-paid holidays (9 fixed holidays and 2 optional floating holidays), subject to change yearly
• 401(k) retirement plan
• employee stock purchase plan