Jabil
Principal Value/Design Engineer
Jabil, Saint Petersburg, Florida, United States, 33701
JOB SUMMARYAs 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.
LOCATIONThis 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
LOCATIONThis 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