Lead Engineer Reliability/Structural
Jabil · Austin, TX
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 60+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management reliability role at Jabil (industrial) in Austin, TX. Third-Party Lab Management.
- They ask for
- 60+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, FMEA, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026
Reliability Engineer roles in Texas: typical posted base $124k–$135k.
Median of the low and high ends of 9 live postings that list pay, out of 67 reliability engineer openings in Texas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Texas plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 66 other live reliability postings in Texas.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (60+ vs 5+)
Typical $124k–$135k, from 8 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 49%
- Automation 22%
- Team leadership 22%
- ✓ FMEA 21%
- SAP 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Job summary
The Lead Engineer, Reliability/Structural leads classical test and hardware design debug activities Austin, supporting Server, Storage, Networking, AI Infrastructure, and Rack-level platforms. The role is responsible for independently leading validation activities, interfacing with customers, and building local validation capabilities while collaborating with global teams.
Education & Experience
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.
- ✓6+ years of experience in validation or reliability engineering.
- ✓Experience with server, storage, networking, AI infrastructure, or rack-level systems.
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At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 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
P04 – Lead Engineer, Reliability/Structural
Validation Planning & Execution
- •Execute environmental, structural, and reliability testing.
- •Coordinate outsourced testing with third-party labs.
- •Monitor validation progress and drive closure of issues.
- •Develop qualification test plans, validation strategy, and test matrices.
- •Define validation scope based on customer and program requirements.
Failure Analysis & Corrective Action
- •Lead root cause analysis for mechanical, structural, and reliability failures.
- •Apply structured methodologies such as 8D, FMEA, and Fishbone analysis.
- •Drive corrective actions and support design improvements.
- •Conduct risk assessments and validation gap analysis.
Lab Development & Operations
- •Support Austin lab capability build-out and validation readiness.
- •Perform chamber operation, test setup, instrumentation, and data collection.
- •Develop standard operating procedures and safety procedures.
- •Improve in-house validation capabilities, efficiency, and repeatability.
Third-Party Lab Management
- •Identify and manage external validation labs.
- •Lead RFQs, scheduling, test coordination, and oversight.
- •Perform witness testing and validate test results.
- •Review reports and ensure corrective actions are tracked to closure.
Customer & Stakeholder Engagement
- •Serve as the Product Validation interface for customers and project stakeholders.
- •Lead validation reviews, issue resolution discussions, and action tracking.
- •Present validation results, risks, and recommendations clearly to technical and business audiences.
JOB
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- •Strong knowledge of environmental, structural, and reliability validation methods.
- •Working knowledge of root cause analysis tools including 8D, FMEA, and Fishbone analysis.
- •Familiarity with applicable validation standards such as IEC, MIL-STD, NEBS, ISTA, and ASTM.
- •Ability to lead validation execution, coordinate external labs, and manage technical risks with limited oversight.
- •Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate validation findings into clear stakeholder messaging.
Please Note: This position is not eligible for immigration and/or visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship by Jabil. Applicants requiring sponsorship will not be considered.
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