Jabil is hiring an Engineering Services Manager for Liquid Cooling Server Platform Integration. This is a hardware-focused leadership role responsible for building and scaling next-generation liquid-cooled server systems within a manufacturing environment.
This position provides advanced technology solutions and strategies through the effective management of people, systems, procedures, and equipment, with a strong emphasis on liquid cooling infrastructure, rack/server hardware assembly, and factory deployment readiness.
You will be responsible for owning how liquid-cooled server platforms are physically built, commissioned, tested, and scaled across multiple production sites in the USA and around the globe. The Engineering Services Manager will lead the development of manufacturing processes, equipment, standards, and training required to support both NPI and high-volume production.
Due to the nature of this requirement, there will be a high level of travel expected for this position, both domestically and internationally. You can expect to be traveling up to 50% of the time.
The role drives innovation and continuous improvement within Advanced Manufacturing Technology (ATM) by implementing hardware-centric solutions across systems, equipment, and processes, supporting both internal and external customers.
This is a hands-on, hardware-focused position, not a software development role, and requires experience working directly with electro-mechanical systems, liquid cooling solutions, and production environments. You will be at the forefront of this technology, influencing future liquid-cooled business operations for Jabil and within the industry itself.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Communication:
- Provide communication forum for the exchange of ideas and information with the department.
- Organize verbal and written ideas clearly and use an appropriate business style.
- Ask questions; encourage input from team members.
- Assess communication style of individual team members and adapt own communication style accordingly.
- Business Strategy and Direction:
- Know and understand the liquid cooling strategic directions.
- With engineering services develop and implement standards for commissioning and operation of liquid cooled systems. A key objective for this role is codification of knowledge in this domain to support efficiency in NPIs and sustaining production.
- Develop and implement training program(s) for functions involved in the liquid cooling processes.
- Develop and standardize manufacturing processes for rack-level server assembly, liquid cooling integration, and system commissioning across multiple sites.
- Define and implement scalable production and deployment strategies for liquid-cooled server platforms (NPI to mass production).
Cost Management:
- Identify creative ways to reduce cost by streamlining processes and systems (i.e. modification of responsibilities or consolidation of tasks, elimination of non-value-added processes, or complete re-engineering of processes and systems).
- Utilize tools to monitor departmental cost and cost trends, striving continuously to improve value.
- Provide feedback to peers, BUMs and Director Engineering Services on cost and cost trends.
- Manage creation and submission of project proposals and quotations.
- Forecast Development and Accuracy:
- Prepare timely forecasts for the department.
- Compare forward forecast results to historical actual results for trend assessment and analysis.
- Provides direction on design and development activities to improve, modify or design new equipment products and processes.
- Direct mechanical, thermal, and electro-mechanical system integration related to liquid-cooled server platforms.
- Lead factory readiness, assembly process design, and system-level commissioning strategies for rack-scale hardware deployments.
- Oversees key projects, processes and performance reports, data and analysis.
- Selects, develops, trains and supervises staff. Establish individual goals and training plans. This applies to direct reports and key resources in partner sites. A key objective for this position in knowledge transfer.
- Develops, determines and implements policies, procedures and programs.
- Analyzes technology trends, human resources needs and market demand to plan projects.
- Confers with management and production staff to determine engineering feasibility and cost effectiveness.
- Selects correct design concept and fundamental technology used for new products or improvement of existing ones.
- Design and develop new components or redesign existing components to improve company products.
- Champion the use of modern manufacturing technologies such as machine vision systems, collaborative robots (cobots), guided assembly and liquid handling systems to enhance assembly and test processes.
- Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor.
- Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy.
- May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- 8 to 12 years of relevant experience in one or more of the following: industrial engineering, test engineering, quality engineering, and/or manufacturing operations - with a primary focus on process development and continuous improvement in a fast-paced and highly ambiguous production environment.
- Industry experience in computer, server, and/or network switch manufacturing sectors is strongly preferred.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related engineering field.
- Advanced degree (Master’s) or relevant certifications (Lean Six Sigma) are preferred.
Manufacturing, Automation, Liquid Cooling, and Hardware Skills :
- Demonstrated expertise in high-level assembly and integration with complex electro-mechanical systems.
- Hands-on experience with automation technologies: vision inspection systems, robotics/cobots, automated or guided assembly fixtures, and fluid dispensing or liquid handling equipment is highly desirable.
- Specific experience with liquid cooling technology, including but not limited to thermal management, fluid systems, cold plates, coolant loops, etc.
- Experience working within rack-level server hardware, data center systems, or high-density compute platforms.
- Experience supporting NPI and transition to high-volume production for electro-mechanical systems.
- Broad engineering skillset with exposure to multiple disciplines (design, manufacturing, quality, test engineering).
- Proven ability to solve complex problems that span mechanical, electrical, and software domains - diagnosing equipment issues or improving processes by working with both hardware and software aspects.
- Understanding and expertise within the contract manufacturing sector is preferred.
- Experience in electronics manufacturing or data center hardware environments, with knowledge of industry best practices for new product introductions, process improvement, and quality control.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with ability to interface effectively with executives, engineers, production operators, and customers.
- Experience leading teams or projects, with strong leadership and mentoring abilities to develop talent and drive accountability.
- High level of initiative and adaptability - able to thrive in a fast-paced setting and navigate ambiguity.
- Strong organizational and project management skills to handle multiple priorities.
- Commitment to safety and quality in a regulated manufacturing environment.
- Adhere to all company safety and security policies.
The pay range for this role is $115,500 - $207,900. Job-related, non-discriminatory factors used to determine the actual offered rate include qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity. The anticipated close date of this job requisition is: September 01, 2026.
As part of the total rewards package, this position is eligible for a short-term incentive based on performance. In addition, Jabil offers benefits to enhance your health, wealth, and resilient self. These include medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; paid time off accruing at a rate of 3.07 hours during your first year of employment; 4 weeks of paid parental leave; in 2026, 11 company-paid holidays (9 fixed holidays and 2 optional floating holidays), subject to change yearly; 401(k) retirement plan; and employee stock purchase plan.