Jabil | Principal Value/Design Engineer

JOB SUMMARYAs a Principal Engineer (VAVEDesign) you will have developed an expertise in many fields of engineering or within a particular sector related to Energy Power DistributionStorageData Center Infrastructure. You will have evaluated various types of products at all phases of product development (pre and post production) for best design practices andor will have lead or been a leader to Value Engineers or Design Engineering teams throughout the product development cycle. At a Principal level, you will be expected to demonstrate a level of expertise in many andor a particular area that matches or exceeds the expertise of our customers. You will evaluate large- and small-scale products (focus on large scale), consult on system architectures, assess technical requirements and competencies needed during quoting, conduct product evaluations, conduct design conceptsdesigns, and support design progressions during product developments. LOCATIONThis role will be based on-site at our St. Petersburg, FL - Gandy Road facility.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESMeet the requirements of Lead Design Engineer in your respective expertise and use expertise to provide technical feedback to customers and design teams.Use expertise to enhance manufacturability of products under development and recommend cost reduction updates for existing products.Will represent Jabil Design Engineering in technical customer discussions meetingsWork with Project Managers in the quoting processProvide technical input to help identify and solve project risks that may affect overall project plans and schedulesIs expected to support the development and utilization of processes for designMentoring of all engineering staffStay abreast of the latest technology and techniques to provide designs that are competitive and cost effectiveRaise perception of Jabil's acumen in the industry by authoring or presenting papers, articles, etc.Should be associated with applicable industry trade groupsorganizations maintaining active membership and participationWork with Site Directors to define potential R&D project proposals that will help increase areas of competencies neededLead the development and implementation of platform and product architectures in collaboration with senior technical staffGuide and oversee the development of system component requirements, interfaces, and specifications necessary to maintain the consistency and integrity of the architecturesManage product design and documentation at a system levelPerform independent research and engineering studiesLead or support remote Value Engineering andor Design Development teamsEffectively consult on multiple projects in parallelDevelop IP Patents, Technical Publications or White PapersMay perform other duties and responsibilities as assignedPREFERRED JOB QUALIFICATIONSKNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS Strong expertise in manufacturing assy environment 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 Expertise in physical product teardowns and various evaluations Mechanical component design experience (SolidWorks andor 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 knowledge Large Scale DCI (Data Center InfrastructureEquipment) knowledge Large Scale HVAC Systems experience Large Scale Wiring experience (Harness Routing and Assy knowledge) Sealing design experience for Large Scale SystemsEnclosures Piping assys, piping connections, piping materials, fluid pumps, air flow, flow meters, valves, etc. Product Cost savings Idea generation Welding types, processes and welding symbolsCad interpretationknowledge 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 REQUIREMENTSBachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related fieldMinimum of 12+ years of related experience in Mechanical Design andor Value Engineering, which includes at least 5+ years of experience in a manufacturingassy environmentMinimum of 2+ years' experience as a Lead Engineer or Technical Program ManagerPower DistributionEnergy storageData Center Infrastructure systems experience is a huge plus Or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience WORKING CONDITIONSRegular business hours. Some additional hours may be required.Travel requirements: Domestic andor Global, up to 20%Climate controlled office environment during normal business hours.

Created: 2025-01-19