JOB SUMMARY
As a Principal Engineer (VAVE / Design) you will have developed an expertise in many fields of engineering or within a particular sector related to Energy Power Distribution / Storage / Data Center Infrastructure.
You will have evaluated various types of products at all phases of product development (pre and post production) for best design practices and / or 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 and / or 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 concepts / designs, and support design progressions during product developments.
LOCATION
This role will be based on-site at our St. Petersburg, FL - Gandy facility.
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 or support remote Value Engineering and / or Design 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
PREFERRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS
- Strong experience 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
- 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 knowledge
- 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 and / or Value Engineering
- Minimum of 2+ years' experience as a Lead Engineer or Technical Program Manager
- Minimum of 6+ years in a Manufacturing / Assy environment
- Power Distribution / Energy storage / Data Center Infrastructure systems experience is a huge plus
- Or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience