Jabil

Principal Engineering Services Engineer - Equipment

Jabil$156K — $281K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field, or equivalent education and experience.
  • Minimum 7 years of engineering experience in electronics manufacturing.
  • At least 2 years in a Lead Engineer or equivalent technical leadership role.
  • Proven expertise in a range of equipment technology, including soldering and handling systems.
  • Hands-on experience with maintenance and reliability engineering practices.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical knowledge and expertise in Equipment Engineering across various sites.
  • Ensure manufacturing equipment meets defined process and quality requirements.
  • Maintain equipment according to original factory specifications.
  • Reduce equipment failures and performance variability during production.
  • Implement recovery and support systems for equipment maintenance.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
  • 401(k) retirement plan and employee stock purchase plan.
  • Paid time off.
  • Short-term incentive based on performance.
Full Job Description

Locations: Richardson TX. // Bryan Dairy, FL // San Jose CA, // Memphis, TN, // St. Petersburg, FL // and Salt Lake City, UT.

How will you make an impact?

· Equipment Engineers and Technicians with the technical capability and autonomy to support, maintain, and solve complex equipment problems.

· Manufacturing equipment capable of consistently meeting required process, quality, capacity, and production performance.

· Equipment maintained at original factory specifications and validated operating conditions, without performance degradation.

· Equipment operates consistently during production with reduced failures, variation, and performance degradation.

· Sites with technical capability, resources, spare parts, documentation, and support required to restore equipment quickly and effectively after failures or degradation.

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What will you do?

· Have the required Equipment Engineering technical knowledge and expertise available across sites.

· Have equipment capability that meets product and manufacturing requirements.

· Have the proper operating and physical conditions defined for each equipment.

· Have the critical equipment activities during production clearly defined.

· Have Equipment Recovery and Technical Support System available across sites.

How will you get here?

· Through structured technical training, hands-on coaching, equipment-specific qualification, troubleshooting on real failures, OEM knowledge transfer, technical documentation, and competency validation.

· Through equipment specifications, capability requirements, technical acceptance criteria, equipment qualification, process capability validation, capacity verification, performance testing, and technical approval before production use.

· Through equipment baselines, calibration standards, critical parameter limits, machine condition requirements, capability checks, wear limits, restoration criteria, and periodic verification against the validated baseline.

· Through standardized checklists, equipment monitoring, critical parameter verification, inspections, and validation of equipment conditions during production.

· Through troubleshooting standards, diagnostic tools, critical spare-parts strategy, technical documentation, escalation paths, OEM and supplier support, failure analysis, repair procedures, restoration standards, and MTTR reduction practices.

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Education:

· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.

Experience:

Minimum 7 years of engineering experience in electronics manufacturing, with significant hands-on experience in Manufacturing Process Engineering and at least 2 years of experience as a Lead Engineer or in an equivalent technical leadership role.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

1. Equipment Technology Expertise

Solder Paste Printers, SPI, Pick & Place, Reflow Ovens, AOI, X-Ray, Wave Soldering, Selective Soldering, Press-Fit, Routing/Depaneling, Dispensing & Conformal Coating, Cleaning/Washing Systems, Takaya/Flying Probe, Conveyors, FIFO, and Material Handling equipment.

2. Equipment Technical Fundamentals

Mechanical systems, electrical systems, electronics, pneumatics, hydraulics, PLCs, sensors, actuators, servos, motion systems, machine controls, interfaces, and automation fundamentals required to understand and diagnose manufacturing equipment.

3. Maintenance & Reliability Engineering

TPM, Preventive Maintenance, Predictive Maintenance, Condition-Based Maintenance, equipment calibration, equipment baselines, wear limits, equipment condition control, maintenance standards, maintenance frequencies, and reliability practices.

4. Equipment Troubleshooting & Recovery

Advanced troubleshooting, equipment diagnostics, failure analysis, root-cause identification, equipment repair, restoration, technical escalation, diagnostic tools, critical spare parts, technical documentation, OEM/vendor technical support, and equipment recovery.

5. Equipment Industrialization & Lifecycle

Equipment technical requirements, equipment selection, installation, Facilities integration, utilities requirements, equipment qualification, capability validation, capacity verification, technical acceptance, setup, model changeover, production readiness, ramp-up, and equipment lifecycle considerations.

6. Equipment Performance & Analytics

OEE, MTBF, MTTR, downtime, breakdown rate, availability, equipment performance, reliability metrics, data analysis, loss analysis, trend analysis, condition monitoring, creation of new equipment metrics, and development of monitoring systems when existing metrics are insufficient.

7. Equipment Technical Leadership

Advanced regional technical support, technical direction, coordination across sites, technical standards, knowledge transfer, coaching, equipment-specific qualification, OEM/supplier technical coordination, escalation management, and deployment of technical knowledge and solutions across multiple sites.

Preferred Qualifications:

· NPI & Industrialization: Experience supporting equipment selection, installation, qualification, manufacturing readiness, ramp-up, and stable production.

· Equipment Excellence: Experience implementing TPM, preventive and predictive maintenance, equipment condition control, reliability improvement, and equipment performance systems.

· Manufacturing Excellence: Experience improving equipment utilization, cycle time, changeover, productivity, capacity, and manufacturing efficiency.

· Advanced Technology: Experience deploying equipment automation, Digital Factory, condition monitoring, predictive technologies, and equipment analytics solutions.

· Facilities & Equipment Integration: Experience coordinating equipment installations with Facilities, including utilities, infrastructure requirements, equipment layout, and installation readiness.

· Regional Deployment: Experience developing, standardizing, and replicating equipment engineering solutions and practices across multiple manufacturing sites.

· Business & Margin: Proven experience delivering measurable improvements in OEE, uptime, MTBF, MTTR, downtime, productivity, capacity, cost, and margin.

· Technical Ecosystem: Experience working with equipment OEMs, suppliers, Facilities, Operations, Process Engineering, customers, and technology partners to resolve equipment challenges and deploy solutions.

· Technical Leadership: Experience developing, mentoring, and transferring technical knowledge to Equipment Engineers, Technicians, and technical experts.

The pay range for this role is $156,400 - $281,500. Job-related, non-discriminatory factors used to determine the actual offered rate include qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity.

As part of the total rewards package, this position is eligible for a short-term incentive based on performance. In addition, Jabil offers benefits to enhance your health, wealth and resilient self. These include medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; 401(k) retirement plan and employee stock purchase plan; and paid time off.

 

 

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About Jabil

Jabil is a product solutions company providing comprehensive design, manufacturing, supply chain and product management services. At Jabil, they are a product solutions company focused on empowering brands that have their sights set on empowering the world – it’s their reason for being, and the guiding force driving them to become the most technologically advanced and most trusted in their field. Whether they are serving one of the world’s biggest and best-known brands or the coolest tech startups, their resolve never wavers. They share common desires and values with these brands: to make a difference by empowering a better, healthier, safer, and cleaner world, in all they do.

Jabil Careers

Join Jabil's dynamic team today and be part of a global leader in manufacturing solutions, where innovation meets purposeful design. At Jabil, we offer more than just job opportunities; we provide a platform for professional growth and leadership development in an environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Work You’ll Do

At Jabil, every position plays a critical role in our success. You’ll collaborate with a global team of professionals dedicated to pioneering solutions in various industries. Our culture thrives on innovation and leadership, empowering you to explore new paths and push boundaries.

Why Choose Jabil?

- **Innovative Culture**: Dive into a workplace where innovation is at the core of everything we do. At Jabil, creativity and new ideas lead the way to groundbreaking achievements. - **Diversity and Inclusion**: Join a team where diversity is celebrated. Jabil's commitment to diversity training ensures an inclusive environment where everyone’s voice is heard. - **Career Growth**: With Jabil, your career trajectory is limitless. We offer extensive opportunities for career advancement, from professional development workshops to leadership training programs.

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Learn more about Jabil
Size
238,000 employees
Market Cap
$9.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$213.9 million
Founded
1966
5 Year Trend
+11.9%
Revenue
$27.5 billion
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