What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Product Test Engineer – Advanced Compute Platforms position at Jabil?
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Along with growth, stability, and the opportunity to be challenged, Jabil offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Jabil is seeking a Principal Product Test Engineer – Advanced Compute Platforms to contribute to the continued growth of the Intelligent Infrastructure division through innovative customer-focused product solutions.
- This role leads the technical direction of Advanced Compute Platform NPIs and manufacturing programs, balancing customer requirements, factory execution, and business objectives.
- The position also requires close collaboration with customers, strategic suppliers, and cross-functional internal teams, including engineering, program management, manufacturing, test, and quality to ensure products meet Jabil’s performance, quality, and reliability standards.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a collaborative environment that promotes innovation and effective problem solving.
- Engage with customers to understand requirements, challenges, and expectations.
- Maintain comprehensive manufacturing documentation for server (L10) and rack (L11) test procedures, specifications, and infrastructure.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware, manufacturing, and quality engineering, to ensure alignment on testing requirements and quality standards.
- Stay current with emerging test technologies, methodologies, and industry best practices to maintain competitive and efficient manufacturing operations.
- Define and collaborate on overall test infrastructure and application architectures to support scalable and robust manufacturing solutions.
- Lead customer and Jabil operations teams in resolving complex product, process, and material issues using structured analytical approaches.
- Collaborate with site operations and test leadership to execute root cause investigations and drive measurable improvements in FPY, test throughput, and repair yield.
- Serve as the primary technical interface for customer product introductions and manufacturing performance across server and storage platforms.
- Develop and maintain technical knowledge bases, mentor test and debug leads, and incorporate feedback to support daily operational excellence.
- Experience across server, storage, networking, and GPU‑ and PCIe‑based accelerator architectures.
- Proficiency in programming and scripting languages, including Python BASH C/C experience preferred
- Systems management experience with server platforms, including embedded remote management standards, interfaces, and applications.
- Broad technical expertise spanning product engineering, manufacturing processes, and advanced compute platforms.
- Strong execution and decision‑making capabilities, applying sound engineering judgment to align programs with customer and business objectives.
- Demonstrated success leading New Product Introduction (NPI) and manufacturing programs from concept through production release.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with customers, suppliers, and cross‑functional teams to achieve shared outcomes.
- Commitment to delivering products that meet stringent performance, quality, and reliability standards in world‑class manufacturing environments.
- Working knowledge of operating systems, drivers, firmware, and hardware architectures, including device interactions.
- Ability to apply combined software and hardware expertise to drive root cause analysis and deliver optimized solutions.
- Advanced proficiency with Linux operating systems, related applications, and script development.
- This position is primarily an on-site role but may be afforded the flexibility of working in a hybrid capacity depending on business needs.
- This will be a 4 days a week by 10 hours a day.
- This position is located in Florence, KY
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- 5-8 years’ experience in software manufacturing test development/sustaining with enterprise server, storage, or networking products.
- Experience working in a multi-site and multi-cultural environments.
- Proven ability to work within a fast-paced and highly ambiguous business environment.
- Domestic and/or international travel, up to 10%, may be required.
Along with growth, stability, and the opportunity to be challenged, Jabil offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options
- 401K Match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
- Adoption Assistance
- Annual Merit Increases
- Community Volunteer Opportunities