Principal Product Test Engineer, Advance Compute
About The Position
Jabil is seeking a Principal Product Test Engineer to support the continued growth of its Intelligent Infrastructure division through innovative, customer-focused product solutions. The role leads the technical direction of Advanced Compute Platform new product introductions (NPIs) and manufacturing programs, balancing customer requirements, factory execution, and business objectives. It works closely with customers, strategic suppliers, and cross-functional teams to ensure products meet performance, quality, and reliability standards. The position provides technical leadership for server and storage platform testing, including test infrastructure and application architectures, manufacturing documentation, customer product introductions, and manufacturing performance. It also guides issue resolution, root-cause investigations, and continuous improvement across operations. This position is primarily on-site in Florence, Kentucky, with possible hybrid flexibility depending on business needs. Domestic and/or international travel of up to 10% may be required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- 5–8 years of experience in software manufacturing test development or sustaining with enterprise server, storage, or networking products.
- Experience across server, storage, networking, and GPU- and PCIe-based accelerator architectures.
- Proficiency in Python and BASH.
- 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 NPI and manufacturing programs from concept through production release.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.
- Commitment to delivering products that meet stringent performance, quality, and reliability standards in manufacturing environments.
- Working knowledge of operating systems, drivers, firmware, hardware architectures, and device interactions.
- Ability to apply software and hardware expertise to root-cause analysis and solution optimization.
- Advanced proficiency with Linux operating systems, related applications, and script development.
- Experience working in multi-site and multicultural environments.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and highly ambiguous business environment.
Nice To Haves
- C/C++ experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead technical direction for Advanced Compute Platform NPIs and manufacturing programs.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and test and debug leads.
- Engage with customers to understand requirements, challenges, and expectations.
- Maintain manufacturing documentation for server (L10) and rack (L11) test procedures, specifications, and infrastructure.
- Collaborate with hardware, manufacturing, quality engineering, site operations, test leadership, customers, and suppliers to align requirements and standards.
- Define and collaborate on test infrastructure and application architectures for scalable, robust manufacturing solutions.
- Lead customer and Jabil operations teams in resolving complex product, process, and material issues using structured analytical approaches.
- Execute root-cause investigations and drive measurable improvements in first-pass yield (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 and incorporate feedback to support daily operational excellence.
- Stay current with emerging test technologies, methodologies, and industry best practices.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision insurance with HRA and HSA options
- 401(k) 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
