Principal Product Test Engineer, Advanced Compute

Jabil • Florence, KY

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Jabil is seeking a Principal Product Test Engineer, Advanced Compute 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.

Requirements

• 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
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal