PRINCIPAL VALUE/DESIGN ENGINEER

Company: Jabil
Location: Saint Petersburg
Posted on: November 20, 2024

Job Description:

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

Keywords: Jabil, Greater Carrollwood , PRINCIPAL VALUE/DESIGN ENGINEER, Engineering , Saint Petersburg, Florida