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