Senior Test Engineer

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.

 

Jabil is a product solutions company providing comprehensive design, manufacturing, supply chain and product management services. Operating from over 100 facilities in 26 countries, Jabil delivers innovative, integrated and tailored solutions to customers across a broad range of industries and end-markets, such as automotive, consumer lifestyle and wearable tech, defense and aerospace, connected home and building, industrial and energy, enterprise and infrastructure, healthcare, mobility, packaging and printing.

Jabil is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to join our team in Northern Kentucky. This role will be a key contributor to the transformative growth of our Advanced Compute team by applying innovative approaches to developing end-customer product solutions. The Test Engineer will drive improvements in product quality and efficiency, playing a pivotal role during the integration phase and supporting both new and sustaining AI/ML, GPGPU, and hardware accelerator-based server, networking, and storage platforms.

SUMMARY
The Senior Test Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining test procedures, hardware, and software in a dynamic server manufacturing environment. This role leverages advanced failure analysis techniques to identify root causes of issues and implement effective solutions. The Test Engineer also identifies, diagnoses, and resolves hardware and software challenges during testing and integration processes. Additionally, this position involves leading and guiding the Test Engineering team, fostering efficiency, integrity, and excellence. Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining automation scripts, analyzing data to support continuous improvement efforts, and evaluating system performance for AI/ML, GPGPU, and hardware accelerator-based server and storage platforms.

SHIFT / SCHEDULE

Test Engineer is required to work 12-hour shifts on the following schedule:

• 402 Shift: (weekday, nights) 6:00PM to 6:00AM, Monday through Wednesday, and Monday through Thursday every other week.
• For example: 36 hours on week 1 (Monday - Wednesday), 48 hours on week 2 (Monday - Thursday), 36 hours week 3 (Monday - Wednesday), etc.
• Occasional overtime may be required, depending on business needs.
• Location: CVG 100 (Florence, KY)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

•   Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronics, or Electrical Engineering (MSEE preferred).

•   Experience: 3–5 years of relevant experience in failure analysis and hardware testing within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

•   Technical Expertise:

• Proficiency with Linux Terminal and Bash scripting, with the ability to train others on Linux basics.
• Intermediate programming skills in Bash and Python.
• Advanced knowledge of statistical analysis for data-driven decision-making.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following categories (other duties may be assigned):

Essential Skills & Knowledge:

•   Proficiency in scripting languages, hardware and network troubleshooting, and Linux command-line operations.

•   Strong understanding of networking concepts, including WAN, LAN, switches, transceivers, and optical fibers.

•   Expertise in computer/server hardware and software integration, diagnostics, and repair.

•   Experience with performance and functional testing of complex compute systems.

•   Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions and recommend improvements.

•   Excellent communication skills to explain complex concepts effectively.

Technical Responsibilities:

•   Design, develop, and maintain test procedures, hardware, and software in a dynamic server manufacturing environment.

•   Conduct failure analysis to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.

•   Diagnose and resolve hardware and software issues during testing and integration.

•   Develop and m