Lead Engineer, ReliabilityStructural

At Jabil (NYSE: JBL) we are proud to be a trusted partner for the worlds top brands offering comprehensive engineering supply chain and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

The Lead Engineer Reliability/Structural leads classical test and hardware design debug activities Austin supporting Server Storage Networking AI Infrastructure and Rack-level platforms. The role is responsible for independently leading validation activities interfacing with customers and building local validation capabilities while collaborating with global teams.

• Execute environmental structural and reliability testing.
• Coordinate outsourced testing with third-party labs.
• Monitor validation progress and drive closure of issues.
• Develop qualification test plans validation strategy and test matrices.
• Define validation scope based on customer and program requirements.

• Lead root cause analysis for mechanical structural and reliability failures.
• Apply structured methodologies such as 8D FMEA and Fishbone analysis.
• Drive corrective actions and support design improvements.
• Conduct risk assessments and validation gap analysis.

• Support Austin lab capability build-out and validation readiness.
• Perform chamber operation test setup instrumentation and data collection.
• Develop standard operating procedures and safety procedures.
• Improve in-house validation capabilities efficiency and repeatability.

• Identify and manage external validation labs.
• Lead RFQs scheduling test coordination and oversight.
• Perform witness testing and validate test results.
• Review reports and ensure corrective actions are tracked to closure.

• Serve as the Product Validation interface for customers and project stakeholders.
• Lead validation reviews issue resolution discussions and action tracking.
• Present validation results risks and recommendations clearly to technical and business audiences.

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.
• 6 years of experience in validation or reliability engineering.
• Experience with server storage networking AI infrastructure or rack-level systems.

• Strong knowledge of environmental structural and reliability validation methods.
• Working knowledge of root cause analysis tools including 8D FMEA and Fishbone analysis.
• Familiarity with applicable validation standards such as IEC MIL-STD NEBS ISTA and ASTM.
• Ability to lead validation execution coordinate external labs and manage technical risks with limited oversight.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to translate validation findings into clear stakeholder messaging.

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