At Jabil we strive to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE and EVERYTHING BETTER. We are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions. With over 50 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.
JOB SUMMARY
As a Principal Engineer you will have developed an expertise in a particular field of engineering or within a particular sector. You will have lead design teams through full product development and into production. At a Principal level, you will be expected to demonstrate a level of expertise in a particular area that matches or exceeds the expertise of our customers. You will consult on system architectures, assess technical requirements and competencies needed during quoting and oversee design progressions during product developments.
LOCATION
This role will be based on-site at our St. Petersburg, FL - Gandy site.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Meet the requirements of Lead Design Engineer in your respective expertise
· Will represent Jabil Design Engineering in technical customer discussions / meetings.
· Work with Project Managers in the quoting process.
· Provide technical input to help identify and solve project risks that may affect overall project plans and schedules.
· Is expected to support the development and utilization of processes for design.
· Mentoring of all engineering staff
· Stay abreast of the latest technology and techniques to provide designs that are competitive and cost effective.
· Raise perception of Jabil’s acumen in the industry by authoring or presenting papers, articles, etc.
· Should be associated with applicable industry trade groups/organizations maintaining active membership and participation.
· Work with Site Directors to define potential R&D project proposals that will help increase areas of competencies needed.
· Lead the development and implementation of platform and product architectures in collaboration with senior technical staff.
· Guide and oversee the development of system component requirements, interfaces, and specifications necessary to maintain the consistency and integrity of the architectures.
· Manage product design and documentation at a system level.
· Perform independent research and engineering studies.
· Lead remote development teams.
· Effectively consult on multiple projects in parallel.
· Develop IP Patents, Technical Publications or White Papers
· May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS
• Knowledge and practical experience in DFA (Design for Assembly) Evaluations
• CAD Model Manipulation for Evaluations and Concept Proposals
• Knowledge of manufacturing line equipment and processes
• Knowledge of PCBA manufacturing equipment and processes
• Experience in physical product teardowns and various evaluations
• Mechanical Component Design Experience (SolidWorks and/or Creo)
• Mechanical Component Level DFM (Experience in Plastics and Metals DFM as well as any DFM Software Tool Use)
• Large Scale Electronic Systems Visionary Design Experience
• Large Scale DCI (Data Center Infrastructure/Equipment) Knowledge
• Large Scale HVAC Systems Experience
• Large Scale Wiring Experience (Harness Routing and Assy Knowledge)
• Sealing Design Experience for Large Scale Systems/Enclosures
• Piping Assys, Piping Connections, Piping Materials, Fluid Pumps, Air Flow, Flow Meters, Valves, etc.
• Product Cost savings Idea Generation
• Welding Types, Processes and Welding Symbols/Cad Interpretation/Knowledge
• General Costing Knowledge of Mechanical Components and Tooling Types at Volume
• Drawing Interpretation
•Tolerance Stack Up Analysis
• GD&T knowledge
• Customer Facing Skills
• Powerpoint Presentation Creation
• Presentation Skills
• Component Manufacturing Processes and tooling
• Team Oriented
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• Minimum of 12+ years of related experience in mechanical design
• Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Lead Engineer
• EV charging and energy storage systems experience is a huge plus
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience
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