Jabil

Principal Systems/Mechanical Design Engineer

Jabil

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Texas • United States

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Salary

💰 $126,100 - $227,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • 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
  • 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

Requirements

  • 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%
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)
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • employee stock purchase plan
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
mechanical designmechatronicspower systemsfluid systemsvacuum systemsFEACADstructural analysisthermal analysisdesign validation
Soft Skills
communicationdocumentationcross-functional collaborationleadershipproblem-solvingmentoringinfluenceteam guidancetechnical standards elevationownership