Lead Engineer, Reliability/Structural

Jabil; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil in Austin, TX is seeking a Lead Engineer, Reliability/Structural to lead environmental, structural and reliability validation for server, storage, networking, AI infrastructure and rack-level systems. You will plan and execute tests, coordinate third-party labs, and drive closure of issues while building local validation capabilities in collaboration with global teams.

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and 6+ years in validation or reliability engineering required; strong communication

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Lead root cause analysis for mechanical, structural, and reliability failures.
• Support Austin lab capability build-out and validation readiness.
• Identify and manage external validation labs; witness testing and review reports.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Validation planning

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

8D

FMEA

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.