Principal Electrical Design Engineer (Power Systems)

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

The Principal Electrical Design Engineer (Power Systems) will lead design teams focused on unique design projects and challenges in the renewable energy industry. Typical projects may include energy storage systems, power conversion units, or industrial equipment.

You will be expected to demonstrate a level of expertise in power systems design that matches or exceeds the expertise of customers. Consult on system architectures, assess technical requirements and competencies needed during quoting and oversee design progressions during product developments. Mentor and lead others in the organization to build team members design capability.

LOCATION

This role will be based on-site at the St. Petersburg, FL - Gandy location.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead electrical designs of high power systems from concept to production.
• Assist in business capture efforts, including estimations and planning.
• Develop product requirements from customer input.
• Apply applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Select key electrical components with an emphasis on cost reduction.
• Design system wiring diagrams, electrical panel schematics, and manufacturing outputs.
• Perform design analysis, including DFMEA, derating analysis, arc-fault calculations, heat loss calculations, etc.
• Develop test plans against customer requirements.
• Debug prototype units using standard lab equipment.
• Execute verification test plan using standard lab equipment.
• Write manufacturing test specifications.
• Represent Jabil Design Engineering in technical customer discussions.
• Maintain industry leading knowledge of the latest power conversion trends.
• Perform design reviews.
• Provide guidance to junior engineers.
• Recommend projects to develop Jabil capabilities, potentially resulting in patents, technical publications, or white papers

EDUCATION AND WORK HISTORY REQUIREMENTS

• A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field is required.
• At least 12+ years of relative experience in electrical hardware design is required.
• Experience managing entire design cycles from concept to production.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training.

REQUIRED TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE

• Electrical design using AutoCAD Electrical, Creo Schematics, Eplan, Solidworks Electrical, or similar.
• Expert level knowledge of the NEC (NFPA 70), UL508A, or IEC equivalents.
• Design and testing of high power systems to commercial product regulatory compliance standards.
• Hands on debug and testing of high voltage power systems (≥480V) using standard lab equipment.
• Field commissioning of such systems.
• Successful transfer to mass manufacturing and commercial product launches.
• Experience working with PLCs and industrial communication protocols.

DESIRED TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE

• Experience with UL9540, UL1741, UL1973, or similar regulatory standards.

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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