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Location/Division Specific Information – Austin, TX / USA - Remote
**This position supports hybrid work schedule depending on organization needs.**
How will you make an impact? –
Jabil is seeking a DCI Test Development Engineer who will directly contribute to the transformative growth within our Enterprise and Infrastructure division by applying unique and innovative approaches to solving problems within a large-scale software and data center infrastructure. The DCI Test Development Engineer plays a vital role in ensuring the quality and reliability of hardware products, contributing to the overall success of the manufacturing process and customer satisfaction. You will be responsible for contributing to the end-to-end architecture, definition, development and production deployment of production software applications and data center infrastructure spanning multiple customers and manufacturing regions. You will also be responsible for interfacing with internal engineering, manufacturing and quality teams and our end customers to ensure your software deliverables meet the rigorous standards of Jabil’s world-class manufacturing environments.
What will you do?
- Test System Development: Design and develop test systems and procedures for manufacturing processes. This includes creating test plans, test cases, and test scripts to assess the functionality and performance of hardware.
- Develop and implement automated manufacturing test sequences in Python that interface with BMS and PLC hardware to validate the functional performance, communication protocols, and safety logic of liquid cooling equipment.
- Test Software Development: Create, validate, release, and maintain test software and scripts that automate the testing process. This software may include code for controlling test equipment, collecting and analyzing data, and generating test reports.
- Test Sustaining: Support and maintenance for the manufacturing server (L10) and rack (L11) level test software and infrastructure deployed at our production facilities, including the implementation of minor system configuration changes (new IPNs)
- Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of test procedures, specifications, and Infrastructure
- Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, manufacturing engineers, controls engineer, and quality assurance personnel, to ensure alignment on testing requirements and quality standards
- Continuous Learning: Stay updated on the latest advancements in testing technologies, methodologies, and industry best practices to keep manufacturing processes competitive and up to date
- Definition and collaboration on overall test infrastructure and application architectures
How will you get here?
Education:
- BS degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field is required
Experience:
- 5-8 years’ experience in a software manufacturing test development/sustaining with enterprise server, storage or networking products is required
- 10+ years of relevant experience in a software manufacturing test development/ sustaining with enterprise server, storage or networking products and some college coursework in lieu of a 4- yr. degree, will be considered
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills is required
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Expertise in the following programming/scripting languages: Python, Java, BASH. C, C++, experience a plus
- Linux development expertise with a solid understanding of its fundamentals: CentOS/Ubuntu
- Python for hardware automation, with a deep understanding of industrial communication protocols (Modbus, BACnet, or Ethernet/IP) and the ability to interpret P&IDs and electrical schematics for cooling systems; experience in designing physical test stations and sensor integration is highly preferred.
- Expertise in the creation and configuration (DHCP, PXE boot, nginx) of Virtual Machines (VMs) using VMWare
- Expertise with leading edge networking systems, hardware, software and protocols including but not limited to enterprise ethernet datacenter switching/routing L1, L2, and L3 (BGP, DHCP Relay, ECMP). Arista CloudVision is a plus
- Experience with code versioning tools (Git preferred)
- Strong knowledge of professional software engineering practices for the complete software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations
- Ability to travel up to 10% globally as required
Engineering and consulting firm seeks a temporary-to-permanent Project Assistant to provide technical, administrative, and project management support to a team of engineers.
Responsibilities:
- Preform research and assist with written technical deliverables by drafting and proofing reports, proposals, agendas, and presentations.
- Review contracts, maintain project reports, and develop detailed records.
- Input information into internal database and documents management system, maintaining accuracy of information and updating entries regularly.
- Interface with clients and provide project management support to senior leadership by establishing deadlines and updating project statuses.
- Answer and direct incoming phone calls, photocopy and scan documents, schedule internal meetings, coordinate travel, and provide additional administrative support as needed.
Qualifications:
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Highly organized and attentive to detail.
- Exemplary judgement and problem-solving skills.
- Works effectively both in a collaborative and independent working environment.
- Follows instructions closely and adheres to established departmental policies and procedures.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and PDF software, such as Adobe Acrobat and exceptional technical and database management skills.
- Experience producing and analyzing complex reports.
- Strong proofreading and editing skills.
- Experience using Visio, AutoCAD, Python, and SharePoint a plus.
Requirements:
- Minimum of four (4) years of experience in professional services environment.
- Ability to work extended hours as needed.
Rate: $23 per hour while temping.
Salary: $65,000 – $70,000 per year once permanent.
Job Family: Mechanical Design Engineering
Organization: Data Center Infrastructure Team
Location: Remote* OR Austin, TX
*Requires up to 20% domestic and/or international travel (rare)
How will you make an impact?
The Principal Mechanical Design Engineer (Data Center Infrastructure) is a technical leader responsible for the architecture, integration, and validation of advanced mechanical systems supporting hyperscale data center environments. This role requires deep expertise in liquid cooling technologies (single-phase and two-phase), hydronic system design, structural integration, and manufacturable rack-level infrastructure solutions.
This role is responsible for defining system performance requirements, developing technical specifications, selection and integration of critical components, and leading mechanical design from concept through production release. Responsibilities include wetted material selection, thermal and structural analysis, fastening strategies, component layout, and design for manufacturability. Partners cross-functionally to deliver reliable, scalable, and cost-effective Data Center Infrastructure solutions while advancing innovation in liquid cooling performance.
What will you do?
- Lead the end-to-end mechanical design and engineering of hyperscale Data Center Infrastructure (DCI) systems, including liquid-cooled rack assemblies, CDUs, manifolds, enclosures, structural frames, and associated hydronic piping systems.
- Serve as the technical authority for single-phase and two-phase liquid cooling architectures, including primary and secondary loop design, in-rack distribution, and system integration within hyperscale data center environments.
- Define and validate operational performance requirements for liquid-cooled infrastructure, including pressure ratings, hydrostatic limits, temperature ranges, flow rates and uniformity, thermal expansion, durability, and serviceability.
- Design, analyze, and validate machined components, welded fabrications, manifolds, and structural systems using advanced engineering principles, including stress analysis, finite element analysis (FEA), flow modeling, and structural load calculations to ensure mechanical integrity and code compliance.
- Lead wetted material selection and compatibility analysis for liquid cooling systems, including corrosion mitigation strategies, surface treatments, cleanliness standards, and long-term durability considerations.
- Develop and review CAD models and complete technical data packages using CREO, SolidWorks, or equivalent tools; ensure design accuracy, manufacturability, and system-level integration.
- Author and approve technical specifications for piping systems, rack-level cooling infrastructure, and hydronic components, including installation guidelines, maintenance procedures, testing requirements, and compliance with applicable standards (ASME, ISO).
- Establish and oversee validation protocols including hydrostatic pressure testing, leak detection and mitigation, flow resistance analysis, and corrosion verification to ensure regulatory compliance and operational reliability.
- Evaluate customer design proposals and technical specifications to assess feasibility, manufacturability, cost, and risk; provide recommendations to optimize performance and total cost of ownership.
- Lead cross-functional design reviews with electrical, thermal, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure full system integration and compliance with product specifications and applicable plumbing and hydronic codes.
- Optimize rack manifold design and manufacturing processes, including machining, welding, surface finishing, connection interfaces, venting and draining strategies, and flow path optimization to enhance performance and manufacturability.
- Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing assembly methods and tooling in collaboration with production teams and equipment vendors to improve quality, scalability, and cost efficiency.
- Lead root cause investigations for complex mechanical failures identified during validation or field deployment and implement corrective design improvements.
- Provide technical leadership in vendor qualification and management for mechanical components and liquid cooling subsystems.
- Identify and mitigate technical risks impacting performance, schedule, or cost, and contribute to R&D initiatives advancing liquid cooling technologies and system innovation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited university.
Experience:
- 8 years' experience in mechanical design and integration of mission-critical systems.
- Proven track record of successful system designs and implementations in a relevant industry
- Strong understanding of mechanical systems, integration strategy, and system coordination
- Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to Energy Storage Systems and Data Center Infrastructure is preferred.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Professional Engineer (PE) License
Job Family: Mechanical Design Engineering
Organization: Data Center Infrastructure Team
Location: Remote* OR Austin, TX
*Requires up to 20% domestic and/or international travel (rare)
How will you make an impact?
The Principal Mechanical Design Engineer (Data Center Infrastructure) is a technical leader responsible for the architecture, integration, and validation of advanced mechanical systems supporting hyperscale data center environments. This role requires deep expertise in liquid cooling technologies (single-phase and two-phase), hydronic system design, structural integration, and manufacturable rack-level infrastructure solutions.
This role is responsible for defining system performance requirements, developing technical specifications, selection and integration of critical components, and leading mechanical design from concept through production release. Responsibilities include wetted material selection, thermal and structural analysis, fastening strategies, component layout, and design for manufacturability. Partners cross-functionally to deliver reliable, scalable, and cost-effective Data Center Infrastructure solutions while advancing innovation in liquid cooling performance.
What will you do?
- Lead the end-to-end mechanical design and engineering of hyperscale Data Center Infrastructure (DCI) systems, including liquid-cooled rack assemblies, CDUs, manifolds, enclosures, structural frames, and associated hydronic piping systems.
- Serve as the technical authority for single-phase and two-phase liquid cooling architectures, including primary and secondary loop design, in-rack distribution, and system integration within hyperscale data center environments.
- Define and validate operational performance requirements for liquid-cooled infrastructure, including pressure ratings, hydrostatic limits, temperature ranges, flow rates and uniformity, thermal expansion, durability, and serviceability.
- Design, analyze, and validate machined components, welded fabrications, manifolds, and structural systems using advanced engineering principles, including stress analysis, finite element analysis (FEA), flow modeling, and structural load calculations to ensure mechanical integrity and code compliance.
- Lead wetted material selection and compatibility analysis for liquid cooling systems, including corrosion mitigation strategies, surface treatments, cleanliness standards, and long-term durability considerations.
- Develop and review CAD models and complete technical data packages using CREO, SolidWorks, or equivalent tools; ensure design accuracy, manufacturability, and system-level integration.
- Author and approve technical specifications for piping systems, rack-level cooling infrastructure, and hydronic components, including installation guidelines, maintenance procedures, testing requirements, and compliance with applicable standards (ASME, ISO).
- Establish and oversee validation protocols including hydrostatic pressure testing, leak detection and mitigation, flow resistance analysis, and corrosion verification to ensure regulatory compliance and operational reliability.
- Evaluate customer design proposals and technical specifications to assess feasibility, manufacturability, cost, and risk; provide recommendations to optimize performance and total cost of ownership.
- Lead cross-functional design reviews with electrical, thermal, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure full system integration and compliance with product specifications and applicable plumbing and hydronic codes.
- Optimize rack manifold design and manufacturing processes, including machining, welding, surface finishing, connection interfaces, venting and draining strategies, and flow path optimization to enhance performance and manufacturability.
- Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing assembly methods and tooling in collaboration with production teams and equipment vendors to improve quality, scalability, and cost efficiency.
- Lead root cause investigations for complex mechanical failures identified during validation or field deployment and implement corrective design improvements.
- Provide technical leadership in vendor qualification and management for mechanical components and liquid cooling subsystems.
- Identify and mitigate technical risks impacting performance, schedule, or cost, and contribute to R&D initiatives advancing liquid cooling technologies and system innovation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited university.
Experience:
- 8 years' experience in mechanical design and integration of mission-critical systems.
- Proven track record of successful system designs and implementations in a relevant industry
- Strong understanding of mechanical systems, integration strategy, and system coordination
- Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to Energy Storage Systems and Data Center Infrastructure is preferred.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Professional Engineer (PE) License
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
How will you make an impact?
We are looking for a Principal Thermal Rack Engineer within the Intelligent Infrastructure Segment to drive advanced cooling solutions for high-performance computing systems. This role involves incorporating thermal components such as direct liquid cooling (DLC) systems, coolant distribution units (CDUs), and manifolds into network and server racks (EIA 19” and ORv3). You will leverage CFD tools to perform rack and system-level thermal and fluid analysis, ensuring optimal flow distribution, pressure drop, and temperature performance. Additionally, you will create 3D CAD designs for seamless hardware integration, lead validation testing, and resolve thermal or flow issues through root cause analysis and corrective actions. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, customers, and global vendors is essential to align thermal architectures with overall system design and international standards.
What will you do?
- Lead the end-to-end integration and testing of rack thermal solutions, including liquid cooling systems in varying form factors and product lines.
- Use CFD tools (FloTherm or Macroflow) to perform switch, rack, and system-level thermal/fluid analysis (flow distribution, pressure drop, and temperature profiling).
- Design and optimize thermal components using 3D CAD (Creo or SolidWorks) to support seamless hardware integration and testing.
- Participate in customer engagements and site visits to understand and document deployment constraints and gather feedback for design improvements.
- Partner with factory teams to ensure racks are built with proper airflow, hose routing, and thermal safeguards, while establishing best practices that improve build consistency across deployments.
- Collaborate with Architects/Compliance/Reliability and global vendors to align thermal architectures with total system design and international data center/thermal/mechanical standards (e.g., UL, OCP, ASHRAE, ISTA, ASTM, NEBS).
- Conduct thermal, mechanical, and reliability testing, analyzing airflow, coolant flow rates, pressure drops, and structural integrity to ensure compliance with the end-users’ specifications.
- Develop and maintain design documentation including BOMs, wetted materials compliance, test plans, and engineering change orders (ECOs).
- Manage relationships with mechanical/thermal component vendors to build out a robust partner ecosystem consisting of racks, CDUs, hoses, manifolds, QDs, and cold plates.
- Ensure mechanical designs support airflow management, thermal containment, and integration with cooling systems (e.g., in-row cooling, in-rack cooling, rear door heat exchangers).
- Conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions for mechanical and thermal failures or field issues.
- May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
How will you get here?
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Thermal Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field is required
Experience:
- Minimum of 7+ years of experience in thermal/mechanical systems integration
- 3+ years of specific experience in rack-scale thermal design and analysis
- Strong understanding of mechanical systems, integration strategies, and large-scale program management
- Familiarity with server design, heatsinks, cold plates, hoses, and blind-mate connectors
- Proficiency in CFD simulation (e.g. ANSYS, 6Sigma, etc.) and 3D modeling software (e.g. SolidWorks, Creo)
- Hands-on experience with thermal chambers, fans, and coolant
- Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written) with strong technical leadership capabilities
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Creative, self-motivated, accountable, and team-oriented
- Able to work independently with minimal oversight
- Capable of assessing projects, articulating risks, and developing project milestones
- Skilled in writing reports, business correspondence, and procedural guides
- Effective at presenting information and responding to management and customers
- Capable of influencing others and sharing best practices
- Familiar with stage-gate processes in project lifecycle management (PLCM)
- Ability to travel both domestically and internationally up to 30%
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering or related field is preferred
- Experience designing mechanical systems for data centers, telecom, or industrial power/cooling products.
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
- Hands-on experience with prototype fabrication and testing; experience working with global suppliers and contract manufacturers a plus.
About Jabil’s Intelligent Infrastructure Group:
- Headquartered in Austin, TX, with a flagship facility located near The Domain and the Austin FC stadium
- Growing rapidly, with a team of more than 100 employees in Austin (500+ worldwide) and significant expansion planned through 2026
- Generated over $12 billion in FY25 revenue, driven largely by partnerships with major hyperscale customers
- Delivers cutting‑edge engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions that power the world's AI infrastructure and global data center ecosystems
As part of the total rewards package, this position is eligible for:
- Annual bonus opportunity
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Paid time off (PTO)
- 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
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The company is a recognized leader in the commercial faade industry, specializing in innovative glazing and curtain wall systems across North America. Known for executing complex, high-value projects with precision and professionalism, they are expanding their national project management team to keep pace with growing demand. Their approach blends craftsmanship with cutting-edge technologyand they're seeking forward-thinking professionals who can lead from anywhere.
The company is seeking a Remote Project Manager with deep experience in commercial glazing or curtain wall systems. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on ownership, excels at remote coordination, and can lead multimillion-dollar faade projects from preconstruction through closeout.
You'll manage every phase of the project lifecycleleveraging digital tools, strong communication, and a process-driven mindset to deliver on time, on budget, and on spec. While you won't be on site every day, your presence will be felt through structured collaboration, proactive planning, and a firm grasp of what it takes to keep complex installations moving forward.
Minimum three years of experience managing glazing or curtain wall projects.
Demonstrated success managing commercial construction projects remotely.
Expertise in architectural, structural, and fabrication drawings.
Strong knowledge of curtain wall, storefront, ACM, or unitized faade systems.
Comfortable leading project updates, vendor negotiations, and client coordination remotely.
Proven ability to manage contracts, track costs, and mitigate risk.
Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Familiarity with Bluebeam, Procore, AutoCAD, or PM platforms.
Existing network of glazing vendors and subcontractors.
Fully remote work with flexible hours.
Collaborative, experienced, and high-performing team.
Opportunities for professional growth and leadership.
Impactful, high-visibility projects across the U.S.
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Culture that values clarity, accountability, and trust.
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
Job Family: Electrical Design Engineering
Organization: Data Center Infrastructure Team
Location: Remote* OR Austin, TX
*Requires up to 20% domestic and/or international travel (rare)
How will you make an impact?
We are seeking a highly experienced and innovative Principal Controls Engineer to lead the development, optimization and implementation of advanced control systems across critical infrastructure products and automation platforms. This role is critical to ensuring the performance, reliability, and scalability of critical systems, with a strong emphasis on data center infrastructure, power/energy management, and industrial automation.
This role will involve designing and developing wiring harness systems, including schematic creation, harness architecture, panel layout, developing specifications, selecting key components, and transitioning design to manufacturing. Furthermore, the position includes leading test process implementation and ensuring equipment alignment to maintain the highest standards of operational excellence and reliability.
What will you do?
- Define and own the control system architecture across multiple platforms, including PLCs, BMS, EPMS, and ATS systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
- Develop detailed control system specifications, functional design documents, and interface definitions for all subsystems.
- Proficiency in PLC/SCADA programming, HMI development, and system integration with IT networks and facility equipment.
- Ability to read and create BOMs. visual aids, electrical schematics, control diagrams, and sequence of operations.
- Define control logic, sensor integration, and communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, BACnet, SNMP) for intelligent power and cooling management.
- Validate control systems through simulation, testing, and commissioning to ensure reliability, safety, and responsiveness.
- Experience with critical infrastructure systems: UPS, generators, switchgear, chillers, CRAC/CRAH units, fire suppression systems.
- Lead Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) for new projects and revisions.
- Drive the development of system-level simulations and digital twins to validate control strategies before deployment
- Architect integration strategies for control systems with enterprise platforms such as SCADA, CMMS, and cloud-based monitoring tools
- Establish design patterns and best practices for modular and reusable control logic across projects
- Lead root cause analysis and resolution of complex control system issues during commissioning and operations
- Evaluate emerging technologies and automation trends to continuously improve system performance and efficiency
- Develop and maintain documentation for system architecture, control logic, and operational procedures
- Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, software, and facilities engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of control systems with physical infrastructure
- Work closely with cross functional teams to align control system designs with business requirements, timelines, and operational constraints
- Facilitate design reviews, technical workshops, and cross-functional planning sessions to ensure alignment and transparency across engineering disciplines
- Support commissioning and field teams during deployment, troubleshooting, and optimization of control systems
How will you get here?
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline.
Experience:
- 8+ years pf experience in control system design and implementation
- Deep expertise in the following:
- PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider Electric)
- Building Management Systems (BMS) integration and optimization
- Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS/EDPM) for real-time energy analytics
- Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS) control and failover logic
- Strong proficiency in control theory, system modeling, and simulation tools (MATLAB/Simulink)
- Experience with industrial protocols (Modbus, BACnet, OPC UA, Ethernet/IP)
- Familiarity with NFPA, IEC, and ISO standards related to control systems and safety.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Creative, self-motivated, accountable, and team-oriented
- Able to work independently with minimal oversight as part of a global team
- Proficient in reading, analyzing, and interpreting general business publications, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations
- Skilled in writing reports, business correspondence, and procedural guides
- Effective at presenting information and responding to management, clients, and public queries
- Capable of influencing others and sharing best practices while mentoring less experienced engineers
- Capable of assessing projects, articulating risks, and developing project milestones
- Familiar with stage-gate processes in project lifecycle management (PLCM)
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Experience in EPlan, WindChill, SolidWorks, and DevOps are a plus
- Experience with hyperscale or colocation data center environments
- Familiarity with low and medium-voltage systems
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Experience in mission-critical environments such as data centers, manufacturing, or energy systems.
- Experience with digital twin modeling and predictive maintenance strategies.
Job Family: Electrical Design Engineering
Organization: Data Center Infrastructure Team
Location: Remote* OR Austin, TX
*Requires up to 20% domestic and/or international travel (rare)
How will you make an impact?
We are seeking a highly experienced and innovative Principal Controls Engineer to lead the development, optimization and implementation of advanced control systems across critical infrastructure products and automation platforms. This role is critical to ensuring the performance, reliability, and scalability of critical systems, with a strong emphasis on data center infrastructure, power/energy management, and industrial automation.
This role will involve designing and developing wiring harness systems, including schematic creation, harness architecture, panel layout, developing specifications, selecting key components, and transitioning design to manufacturing. Furthermore, the position includes leading test process implementation and ensuring equipment alignment to maintain the highest standards of operational excellence and reliability.
What will you do?
- Define and own the control system architecture across multiple platforms, including PLCs, BMS, EPMS, and ATS systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
- Develop detailed control system specifications, functional design documents, and interface definitions for all subsystems.
- Proficiency in PLC/SCADA programming, HMI development, and system integration with IT networks and facility equipment.
- Ability to read and create BOMs. visual aids, electrical schematics, control diagrams, and sequence of operations.
- Define control logic, sensor integration, and communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, BACnet, SNMP) for intelligent power and cooling management.
- Validate control systems through simulation, testing, and commissioning to ensure reliability, safety, and responsiveness.
- Experience with critical infrastructure systems: UPS, generators, switchgear, chillers, CRAC/CRAH units, fire suppression systems.
- Lead Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) for new projects and revisions.
- Drive the development of system-level simulations and digital twins to validate control strategies before deployment
- Architect integration strategies for control systems with enterprise platforms such as SCADA, CMMS, and cloud-based monitoring tools
- Establish design patterns and best practices for modular and reusable control logic across projects
- Lead root cause analysis and resolution of complex control system issues during commissioning and operations
- Evaluate emerging technologies and automation trends to continuously improve system performance and efficiency
- Develop and maintain documentation for system architecture, control logic, and operational procedures
- Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, software, and facilities engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of control systems with physical infrastructure
- Work closely with cross functional teams to align control system designs with business requirements, timelines, and operational constraints
- Facilitate design reviews, technical workshops, and cross-functional planning sessions to ensure alignment and transparency across engineering disciplines
- Support commissioning and field teams during deployment, troubleshooting, and optimization of control systems
How will you get here?
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline.
Experience:
- 8+ years pf experience in control system design and implementation
- Deep expertise in the following:
- PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider Electric)
- Building Management Systems (BMS) integration and optimization
- Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS/EDPM) for real-time energy analytics
- Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS) control and failover logic
- Strong proficiency in control theory, system modeling, and simulation tools (MATLAB/Simulink)
- Experience with industrial protocols (Modbus, BACnet, OPC UA, Ethernet/IP)
- Familiarity with NFPA, IEC, and ISO standards related to control systems and safety.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Creative, self-motivated, accountable, and team-oriented
- Able to work independently with minimal oversight as part of a global team
- Proficient in reading, analyzing, and interpreting general business publications, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations
- Skilled in writing reports, business correspondence, and procedural guides
- Effective at presenting information and responding to management, clients, and public queries
- Capable of influencing others and sharing best practices while mentoring less experienced engineers
- Capable of assessing projects, articulating risks, and developing project milestones
- Familiar with stage-gate processes in project lifecycle management (PLCM)
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Experience in EPlan, WindChill, SolidWorks, and DevOps are a plus
- Experience with hyperscale or colocation data center environments
- Familiarity with low and medium-voltage systems
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Experience in mission-critical environments such as data centers, manufacturing, or energy systems.
- Experience with digital twin modeling and predictive maintenance strategies.
Jabil is seeking a Senior Manager, Manufacturing Test Development for our Austin, TX location who will directly contribute to the transformative growth within our Intelligent Infrastructure division by applying unique and innovative approaches to developing end customer product solutions.
You will be responsible for managing the technical direction of Rack scale test software and integration development programs through the lens of the customer, factory, and services. You will also be responsible for partnering and collaborating with Hyperscale & AI customers, strategic suppliers, internal engineering, product management, program management, manufacturing, test and quality teams to ensure your products meet the rigorous standards and performance expectations of Jabil’s world-class manufacturing environments and our customers.
What can you expect to do?
LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for ensuring the delivery of all manufacturing test solutions for new and sustaining programs for rack-scale AI/ML and GPGPU and hardware accelerator-based server and storage platforms.
- Accountable for all onsite customer delivery commissioning tests as an extension of the manufacturing test capability.
- Strong ability to organize teams and drive the solution for multiple, complex problems cross-functionally and within various areas of technical expertise (hardware, software, firmware, performance, interoperability, etc.)
- Charged with ensuring the right level of execution discipline and engineering rigor is applied to all technical program deliverables – must lead by example.
- Empowered to make key decisions with respect to quality and features that may impact customer experience.
- Capable of influencing individuals, teams and executives to the level necessary to support delivery of programs within schedule, scope and budget boundaries.
- Able to understand how technical decisions impact the broader business, factories and customers and use these insights to lead the broader organization to optimized outcomes.
- Must be extremely detailed oriented while at the same time able to communicate complex issues in simple, actionable terms at all levels within the organization.
- Must possess a strong balance of technical skills, experience-based judgment and business acumen in all execution and decision-making activities.
- Strong ability to develop, grow and maintain healthy interpersonal relationships with peers, team members, executive leadership, customers and external partners at all times.
- Provide thought leadership and direct engineering support to multiple manufacturing sites in the areas of product, component and supplier expertise.
- Exchange knowledge and information with other Jabil facilities to ensure best practices are both shared and implemented throughout the Jabil organization.
- Guide technical and operational teams towards the successful resolution of complex and/or systemic product, process and material issues through the application of rigorous analytical methods.
- Establish clear measurable goals and objectives by which to determine individual and team results (i.e. operational metrics, results against project timelines).
FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Primary technical interface for manufacturing rack test development efforts from concept through delivery.
- Own driving resolution of all issues regarding test solutions aligned with critical path.
- Reviewer and approver of technical risks, and contingency/mitigation plans.
- Can review and provide input to material plans, test plans, test reports, lessons learned.
- Owns preventative actions so gaps in E2E process or capability are addressed long-term.
- Accountable for managing manufacturing technical and quality excursions through indirect coordination and hands-on engineering analysis as it pertains to your test deliverables.
- Provide technical and product subject matter expertise to the factories and customers.
- Lead highly technical and innovative RFI/RFQ responses supporting new strategic and recurring business opportunities.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS
- Strong technical program management skills. Able to lead and direct a broad cross-functional global team.
- Exceptional knowledge and experience regarding product development processes and tools.
- Experience and deep level of understanding of server, storage, networking and GPGPU and PCIe-based accelerator architectures.
- Working knowledge of OS, driver, firmware and hardware architecture, device interactions and ability to leverage expertise to determine root cause that lead to optimized solutions.
- Deep experience in process development and process improvement. Able to lead the development of complex processes spanning multiple functions and areas of expertise.
What is the experience needed to be successful in this role?
- BS degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field is required; MS is preferred.
- 8+ years' experience in a software or hardware product development environment with enterprise server, storage or networking products is required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Prior experience directly or indirectly managing engineering and/or development teams.
- Experience managing remote, multi-national and geographically dispersed development teams.
- Domestic and/or international travel, up to 30%, may be required.
Benefits Package with Jabil
Along with growth, stability, and the opportunity to be challenged, Jabil offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Competitive Base Salary
- Annual Bonus
- 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
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.