Lead Test Engineer - Server Manufacturing

About the role

Jabil is seeking a Test Engineer IV (Lead Test Engineer) for its Advanced Compute team at its Florence, Kentucky facility. The role supports the development, integration, testing and continuous improvement of AI/ML, GPGPU, server, networking and storage platforms in a high-volume manufacturing environment, improving product quality, system performance and manufacturing efficiency through failure analysis, automation and test engineering leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain test procedures, tester hardware and software for advanced compute and server platforms.
• Perform detailed failure analysis and root cause investigations on hardware and software issues.
• Troubleshoot complex server, networking and storage systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Develop and maintain Bash and Python scripts to automate testing and data collection.
• Analyze system and manufacturing data with Excel and Power BI to drive continuous improvement.
• Support AI/ML, GPGPU and hardware accelerator servers and storage during integration and production.
• Configure, troubleshoot and support networking systems (switches, routers, IP, LAN/WAN, Layer 3) and optical networking (transceivers, fiber optics).
• Use Linux command-line tools and train team members on Linux fundamentals and scripting.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing and customer teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Lead and mentor test engineers, technicians and support staff.
• Support NPI and apply LEAN concepts and quality metrics (Yield, GRR, DPPM, statistical analysis).
• Interpret test logs, JSON files and software outputs, present findings to internal teams and customers, and drive process optimization and cost reduction.
• Maintain compliance with safety, security and quality policies.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronics or Electrical Engineering preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in hardware testing, failure analysis or test engineering in a manufacturing or mass production environment.
• Experience troubleshooting servers, networking systems and compute hardware.
• Experience with Linux, Bash and Python scripting, test automation, LEAN methods and quality metrics.
• Experience presenting technical data and leading technical discussions in English.

Required skills

• Advanced Linux command-line expertise.
• Bash scripting, Python, JSON files and software development concepts.
• Computer architecture and compute server functionality.
• Networking: switches, routers, optical fiber, transceivers, IP configuration, Layer 3.
• Microsoft Excel and Power BI.

Physical demands include walking and lifting PCs and test equipment up to 50 lbs; the main workstation is in an office with some time on the manufacturing floor, where PPE such as composite-toed shoes, hearing protection, protective eyewear and an ESD vest is required.