About the Role
As a Principal Systems/Mechanical Engineer, you will analyze, improve, and define subsystem architectures that directly influence system performance, throughput, and reliability for customers at the forefront of semiconductor equipment manufacturing. You will architect mechanical, thermal, fluid, and structural solutions that drive system performance and reliability, working closely with customers and cross‑functional teams across the full product lifecycle. This is a high‑impact technical leadership role with significant influence over subsystem architecture, innovation, and customer success.
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.
- 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.
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%.
Skills
- Mechanical design
- Systems engineering
- Mechatronics
- Power systems
- Fluid systems
- Vacuum systems
- FEA
- CAD
- Structural analysis
- Thermal analysis
- Robotics
- Precision mechanical assemblies
- DFX
- VAVE
- Lean methodologies
Location
- Globally
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Principal
- 5+ years
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
- MS in mechanical or systems engineering
Salary/Compensations
- $126,100 - $227,000
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 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
- Short-term incentive based on performance
About the Company
- Jabil (NYSE: JBL) is a trusted partner for the world's 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.
- Work on cutting‑edge semiconductor capital equipment with major industry leaders.
- Drive subsystem architecture and innovation in high‑impact technologies.
- Collaborate with global teams and customers on complex, multidisciplinary challenges.
- Enjoy opportunities for technical leadership, creativity, and career advancement.
- Engineer mission‑critical systems that shape the next generation of semiconductor manufacturing platforms.
- In close partnership with customers, drive complex subsystem optimization end‑to‑end – from concept architecture to validation and production.
- Collaborate with leading global semiconductor equipment manufacturers.
- Drive innovation in high-precision, high‑vacuum, and high‑reliability environments.
Equal Opportunity
- Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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