Principal Product Validation Engineer (Ethernet Switch)

At Jabil we strive to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE and EVERYTHING BETTER. We are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions. With over 50 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.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

As a Principal Engineer, the ideal candidate should be a proactive and detail-oriented professional well-versed in telecom technology and product testing. Strong problem-solving abilities, collaborative spirit, and adherence to quality control standards are crucial. Experience in creating thorough test plans, adept data analysis skills, and clear communication prowess are expected. Keeping up with technological advancements and continuously improving testing methods are also critical aspects of this role.

• Develop and implement comprehensive test strategies, ensuring thorough testing of hardware products to meet stringent quality benchmarks.
• Lead and execute complex testing scenarios, including stress testing, reliability testing, and regression testing, to validate hardware performance under diverse conditions.
• Collaborate closely with hardware design and development teams to provide valuable input on product requirements and design for testability.
• Utilize advanced testing tools and techniques to conduct in-depth analysis of hardware components, identifying potential areas for optimization.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing test results, identifying patterns, and implementing proactive measures to enhance product quality.
• Establish and maintain robust documentation processes for test plans, procedures, and results to ensure traceability and facilitate knowledge sharing.
• Champion quality assurance best practices and contribute to the development of testing standards and methodologies to elevate testing processes.
• Perform In-House training and mentoring of a multi-discipline engineering staff.
• Provide technical guidance and advice.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Proficient in testing methodologies, able to develop and execute test plans, including functional testing, performance testing, compatibility testing, etc.
• In-depth understanding of products and technologies in the telecom/Networks industry, familiarity with protocols, network structures, and related standards.
• Experience with automation testing tools, capable of writing automation test scripts to enhance testing efficiency and coverage.
• Quickly and accurately identify and locate issues and provide effective solutions.
• Strong teamwork skills, able to collaborate closely with development teams, product teams, etc., to collectively enhance product quality.
• Excellent communication skills, able to clearly articulate problems, test results, and recommendations, and effectively communicate with team members and other stakeholders.
• Attention to detail, pursuit of excellence in quality standards, and continuous improvement of testing processes and methods.
• Strong problem-solving skills, able to independently analyze and resolve various challenges encountered during the testing process.
• Quick learning of new technologies and domain knowledge, continuously updating testing skills and knowledge.
• Good English reading and writing skills, capable of understanding English documents and effectively communicating with international teams.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering degree, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• 12+ years' experience in telecom/networks product validation, including test plan development, execution, and analysis.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.