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 Road facility.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Meet 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 / 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 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 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, which includes at least 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing/assy environment
Minimum of 2+ years' experience as a Lead Engineer or Technical Program Manager
Power Distribution/Energy storage/Data Center Infrastructure systems experience is a huge plus
Or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience
WORKING CONDITIONS
Regular business hours. Some additional hours may be required.
Travel requirements: Domestic and/or Global, up to 20%
Climate controlled office environment during normal business hours.
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