Lead Engineer Reliability/Structural

jabil; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil in Austin, TX is seeking a Lead Engineer, Reliability/Structural to lead validation and hardware design debug for server, storage, networking, AI infrastructure, and rack-level systems. You will independently drive validation activities, interface with customers, and help build local validation capabilities while collaborating with global teams.

The role emphasizes environmental, structural, and reliability validation, root-cause analysis, lab operations, and external lab coordination to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in validation or reliability engineering.
• Experience with server, storage, networking, AI infrastructure, or rack-level systems.

Responsibilities

• Validation Planning & Execution: environmental, structural, and reliability tests and coordinating third-party labs.
• Failure Analysis & Corrective Action: root cause analysis and driving corrective actions (8D, FMEA, Fishbone).
• Lab Development & Operations: support lab readiness, data collection, SOPs, and process improvements.
• Third-Party Lab Management: RFQs, scheduling, witnessing, and report review.
• Customer & Stakeholder Engagement: present results and risks to technical/business audiences.

Skills

Environmental validation

Structural validation

Reliability validation

Root cause analysis

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

IEC standards

MIL-STD

NEBS

ISTA

ASTM

Job description

Job Description

P04 – Lead Engineer, Reliability/Structural

JOB SUMMARY

The Lead Engineer, Reliability/Structural leads classical test and hardware design debug activities Austin, supporting Server, Storage, Networking, AI Infrastructure, and Rack-level platforms. The role is responsible for independently leading validation activities, interfacing with customers, and building local validation capabilities while collaborating with global teams.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Validation Planning & Execution

• Execute environmental, structural, and reliability testing.
• Coordinate outsourced testing with third-party labs.
• Monitor validation progress and drive closure of issues.
• Develop qualification test plans, validation strategy, and test matrices.
• Define validation scope based on customer and program requirements.

Failure Analysis & Corrective Action

• Lead root cause analysis for mechanical, structural, and reliability failures.
• Apply structured methodologies such as 8D, FMEA, and Fishbone analysis.
• Drive corrective actions and support design improvements.
• Conduct risk assessments and validation gap analysis.

Lab Development & Operations

• Support Austin lab capability build-out and validation readiness.
• Perform chamber operation, test setup, instrumentation, and data collection.
• Develop standard operating procedures and safety procedures.
• Improve in-house validation capabilities, efficiency, and repeatability.

Third-Party Lab Management

• Identify and manage external validation labs.
• Lead RFQs, scheduling, test coordination, and oversight.
• Perform witness testing and validate test results.
• Review reports and ensure corrective actions are tracked to closure.

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the Product Validation interface for customers and project stakeholders.
• Lead validation reviews, issue resolution discussions, and action tracking.
• Present validation results, risks, and recommendations clearly to technical and business audiences.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.
• 6+ years of experience in validation or reliability engineering.
• Experience with server, storage, networking, AI infrastructure, or rack-level systems.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of environmental, structural, and reliability validation methods.
• Working knowledge of root cause analysis tools including 8D, FMEA, and Fishbone analysis.
• Familiarity with applicable validation standards such as IEC, MIL-STD, NEBS, ISTA, and ASTM.
• Ability to lead validation execution, coordinate external labs, and manage technical risks with limited oversight.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate validation findings into clear stakeholder messaging.

Please Note: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship by Jabil. Applicants requiring sponsorship will not be considered.

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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