Principal Systems/Mechanical Design Engineer at Jabil · St.…

Summary: Jabil is a highly innovative engineering organization focused on building next-generation semiconductor capital equipment components and sub-assemblies. The Principal Systems/Mechanical Engineer will lead the design and integration of complex subsystems, ensuring system performance and reliability through collaboration with cross-functional teams and customers. Responsibilities: - Analyze, refine, architect and design mechanical subsystems including robotics/mechatronics, vacuum and gas delivery, power systems, and precision mechanical assemblies - Develop detailed CAD models and engineering drawings for weldments, sheet metal, machined parts, and assemblies - Analyze, refine, and define system and subsystem interfaces, requirements, and specifications - Develop and maintain interface control documents (ICDs) - Lead requirements decomposition and ensure bi-directional traceability - Establish subsystem validation strategies and verification plans - Perform structural, thermal, dynamic, and vacuum-related analyses using advanced FEA tools - Lead risk assessments including FMEAs, root cause analysis, and structured problem-solving - Validate system reliability through load-path evaluation, stress analysis, fatigue modeling, and environmental considerations - Lead cross-functional design reviews and drive subsystem integration, optimization, and design validation - Collaborate with global teams, suppliers, and customers to refine requirements and resolve technical issues - Champion DFX, VAVE, Lean methodologies, and continuous improvement initiatives - Mentor early-career engineers, elevate technical standards, and influence engineering culture by role modeling key attributes of leadership and ownership - Make high-impact technical decisions that influence product performance and industry competitiveness - Represent engineering in customer engagements and roadmap discussions - Support NPI, RFQ processes, qualification testing, and component lifecycle management - Ensure design compliance with global regulatory standards (UL, CE, RoHS, REACH) - Develop and maintain robust documentation including BOMs, specifications, test plans, qual plans, and ECOs - Partner with product management, operations, supply chain, and finance to ensure solutions meet cost, reliability, and schedule targets Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in mechanical, systems, or related engineering field - 5+ years experience in semiconductor capital equipment or wafer‑fab, advanced packaging environments - Expertise in mechanical design, precision systems engineering, mechatronics, power systems, and fluid/vacuum systems - Proficiency in FEA, CAD, and structural/thermal analysis tools - Strong communication, documentation, and cross‑functional collaboration skills - Demonstrated ability to lead reviews, guide teams, and interface with customers - Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 30% Preferred Qualifications: - MS in mechanical or systems engineering - Experience in semiconductor mechanical system design - Hands‑on prototyping and global supplier engagement Required Skills: Mechanical design, Systems engineering, Mechatronics, Power systems, Fluid systems, Vacuum systems, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), CAD, Structural analysis, Thermal analysis, Subsystem architecture, Risk assessment, Failure Mode, Effects Analysis (FMEA), Root cause analysis, Design for Excellence (DFX), Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE), Lean methodologies, Regulatory compliance UL, Regulatory compliance CE, Regulatory compliance RoHS, Regulatory compliance REACH Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, Paid time off accruing at a rate of 3.07 hours during your first year of employment, 4 weeks of paid parental leave, 11 company-paid holidays (9 fixed holidays and 2 optional floating holidays), subject to change yearly, 401(k) retirement plan, Employee stock purchase plan