Product Validation Engineer
Jabil · Austin, TX
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Quality
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 60+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 2 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level quality role at Jabil (industrial) in Austin, TX.
- They ask for
- 60+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Root cause, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Automation, Tooling
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About the role
Job summary
The Test Engineer is responsible for executing product validation activities that confirm hardware, firmware, and system behavior meets
requirements
and customer expectations. This role focuses on disciplined test execution, accurate results capture, effective defect ownership, and contribution to broader validation coverage and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- ◆Execute assigned validation test cases across functional, performance, environmental, integration, or related scopes according to the project plan and test strategy.
- ◆Record test results accurately, capture configurations and evidence, and highlight anomalies, blockers, and risks in a timely manner.
- ◆Create clear, high-quality defect reports with appropriate logs, reproduction details, and supporting data; verify fixes and reopen issues when required.
- ◆Maintain systems under test, lab setups, firmware/OS images, connectivity, tooling readiness, and other environment needs required for successful execution.
- ◆Support creation and refinement of test cases, scripts, and automation contributions where applicable to improve validation efficiency and coverage.
- ◆Work closely with Development, Systems, Product Validation, and related teams to support root cause analysis and closure of product issues.
- ◆Participate in readiness reviews, status reporting, and execution planning with the Test Lead and project team.
- ◆Contribute ideas that improve test methodology, coverage quality, lab efficiency, and team knowledge sharing.
- ◆Roughly 5% travel.
JOB
Education & Experience
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field or equivalent work experience.
- ✓5-7 years of relevant experience in validation, testing, system integration, or engineering execution roles.
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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.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- •Working knowledge of test methodologies, issue tracking, and validation execution practices for hardware and/or firmware products.
- •Familiarity with server, storage, networking, BIOS/BMC, or system-level validation is preferred.
- •Experience with scripting, test automation, lab tools, or infrastructure management is preferred.
- •Strong problem-solving, organization, and attention-to-detail skills.
- •Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment.
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