Principal Engineering Service Engineer – Equipment

Jabil

. Lead design teams through full product development and into production .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $157,600 - $283,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in equipment engineering, including troubleshooting, diagnostics, and technical support across multiple manufacturing sites. Proficient in developing and mentoring technical teams while ensuring equipment capability and performance meet production requirements.

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Bachelor's Degree In EngineeringExpertise With Solder Paste PrintersAdvanced Equipment TroubleshootingKnowledge Of OEE And MTTRExperience With Equipment Selection And Installation

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Hard Skills

Equipment Capability ValidationTechnical Knowledge TransferFailure AnalysisPreventive MaintenanceCondition MonitoringData AnalysisCalibration StandardsTechnical DocumentationRoot-Cause IdentificationProduction Readiness

Soft Skills

MentoringCoachingCross-Site CoordinationTechnical DirectionCommunication

Tools & Technologies

PLC SystemsAutomation SystemsMaterial Handling EquipmentDiagnostic ToolsOEM Support

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing ExcellenceTechnical EcosystemsNPI SupportEquipment RecoveryFacilities Integration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead design teams through full product development and into production
Consult on system architectures
Assess technical requirements and competencies during quoting
Oversee design progressions during product development
Provide equipment engineering technical knowledge and expertise across sites
Ensure equipment capability meets product and manufacturing requirements
Define proper operating and physical conditions for equipment
Define critical equipment activities during production
Establish Equipment Recovery and Technical Support Systems across sites
Develop equipment capability through technical training, hands-on coaching, qualification, troubleshooting, OEM knowledge transfer, documentation, and competency validation
Ensure equipment specifications, capability requirements, acceptance criteria, qualification, process capability, capacity, performance testing, and technical approval before production use
Maintain equipment baselines, calibration standards, parameter limits, machine condition requirements, capability checks, wear limits, restoration criteria, and periodic verification
Standardize checklists, equipment monitoring, parameter verification, inspections, and production-condition validation
Implement troubleshooting standards, diagnostic tools, spare-parts strategies, technical documentation, escalation paths, OEM/supplier support, failure analysis, repair, restoration, and MTTR reduction practices
Coordinate equipment installations with Facilities, including utilities, infrastructure, layout, and installation readiness
Improve OEE, uptime, MTBF, MTTR, downtime, productivity, capacity, cost, and margin
Develop, standardize, and replicate equipment engineering solutions across multiple manufacturing sites
Work with OEMs, suppliers, Facilities, Operations, Process Engineering, customers, and technology partners
Develop, mentor, and transfer technical knowledge to Equipment Engineers, Technicians, and technical experts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and 4+ years of relevant experience
Expertise with solder paste printers, SPI, pick & place, reflow ovens, AOI, X-Ray, wave soldering, selective soldering, press-fit, routing/depanneling, dispensing and conformal coating, cleaning/washing systems, Takaya/flying probe, conveyors, FIFO, and material handling equipment
Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, PLC, sensor, actuator, servo, motion, machine control, interface, and automation systems
Experience with TPM, preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance, calibration, equipment baselines, wear limits, equipment condition control, maintenance standards, and reliability practices
Advanced equipment troubleshooting, diagnostics, failure analysis, root-cause identification, repair, restoration, escalation, spare parts, documentation, OEM/vendor support, and equipment recovery
Experience with equipment selection, installation, Facilities integration, utilities, qualification, capability validation, capacity verification, technical acceptance, setup, model changeover, production readiness, ramp-up, and lifecycle management
Knowledge of OEE, MTBF, MTTR, downtime, breakdown rate, availability, reliability metrics, data analysis, loss analysis, trend analysis, condition monitoring, and equipment metrics
Experience providing regional technical support, technical direction, cross-site coordination, technical standards, knowledge transfer, coaching, qualification, OEM/supplier coordination, escalation management, and multi-site deployment
Experience supporting NPI and industrialization
Experience implementing equipment excellence, manufacturing excellence, advanced technology, Facilities and equipment integration, regional deployment, business and margin improvements, technical ecosystems, and technical leadership
4+ years of relevant experience
Ability to develop, mentor, and transfer technical knowledge to Equipment Engineers, Technicians, and technical experts

Benefits

Comp & perks

Short-term incentive based on performance
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid time off