Principal Value/Design Engineer

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