Strategic Principal Engineer & Tech Architect

Jabil; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil is seeking a Senior Strategy Principal Engineer in Austin to lead multiple design teams through full product development and production. You will consult on product architectures, assess technical requirements for quoting, and oversee progression across programs.

Ideal candidates will bring deep expertise in engineering design, strong leadership, and a track record of delivering innovative, cost-effective solutions while collaborating with senior staff and customers.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general technical data and project documents.
• Strong communication skills to engage with customers and internal teams.
• Experience leading multiple design teams through full product development and production.

Responsibilities

• Meets the requirements of key technology Lead Engineer in respective expertise.
• Represents Engineering Services in technical customer discussions / meetings.
• Works with Project Mgr Engineering Services in the quoting process.
• Provides technical input to help identify and solve project risks that may affect overall project plans and schedules.
• Leading from a strong experience base, the development and utilization of processes for design.
• Stays abreast of the latest technology and techniques to provide designs that are competitive, cutting edge and cost effective.
• Raises perception of Jabil’s acumen in the industry by authoring or presenting papers, articles, etc.
• Associated with applicable industry trade groups/organizations maintaining active membership and participation.
• Works with Site Directors to define potential R&D project proposals that will help increase areas of technical and process competencies needed.
• Leads the development and implementation of platform and product architectures in collaboration with senior technical staff.
• Guides and oversee the development of system component requirements, interfaces, and specifications necessary to maintain the consistency and integrity of the articulated architectures.
• Manages product design and documentation at a system and product level.
• Guides and assist Jabil business development in RFQ responses regarding new technologies, equipment, and test strategies.
• Demonstrates key leadership and perform as the key leader for local and remote development teams.
• Identifies and develops innovative solutions for enhancement of capabilities and to address capability gaps.
• Oversees laboratory personnel involved in DOE, testing and /or experimentation work.
• Leads and or/supports technology training, transfer of best practices, and integration into Jabil facilities as required.
• Effectively consults on multiple projects in parallel.
• Defines objectives of DOE, CPK analysis, Gage R&R studies, and other tools for corporate strategic projects.
• A key player in Developing IP, Patents, Technical Publications or White Papers.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Lead Engineer

Project Leadership

DOE

CPK Analysis

Gage R&R

IP Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

MBA

Tools

None

Job description

Jabil is seeking a Senior Strategy Principal Engineer in Austin to lead multiple design teams through full product development and production. You will consult on product architectures, assess technical requirements for quoting, and oversee progression across programs.

Ideal candidates will bring deep expertise in engineering design, strong leadership, and a track record of delivering innovative, cost-effective solutions while collaborating with senior staff and customers.