Product Engineer
Jabil · Singapore
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.Position Summary
The Product Engineer is responsible for managing products throughout their lifecycle, from New Product Introduction (NPI) through volume production and sustaining engineering. This role focuses on product performance, yield improvement, quality, reliability, manufacturability, and cost optimization. The Product Engineer works closely with Design, Process, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Customer teams to ensure successful product delivery and continuous improvement.
Experience in Photonics, Optical Communications, Semiconductor, or High-Tech Manufacturing industries is preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Product Ownership & Lifecycle Management
- Lead product activities from development, qualification, and NPI through high-volume manufacturing.
- Drive successful product ramp-up and manufacturing readiness.
- Monitor product health, performance, quality, and production metrics throughout the product lifecycle.
- Coordinate engineering changes and product transfer activities.
Yield & Continuous Improvement
- Analyze production data to identify yield loss mechanisms and process improvement opportunities.
- Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Drive yield improvement, defect reduction, cycle time reduction, and cost optimization initiatives.
- Utilize statistical and analytical tools to improve product performance and manufacturing efficiency.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Design, Process, Manufacturing, Test, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to resolve technical challenges.
- Support customer technical inquiries and qualification requirements when required.
- Participate in design reviews and provide manufacturability, reliability, and product performance feedback.
- Lead cross-functional projects to improve product robustness and production efficiency.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in:
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Photonics / Optical Engineering
- Physics
- Materials Engineering
- Semiconductor Engineering
- Or a related engineering discipline
Experience
- 3–10 years of experience in Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, or related roles.
- Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments is preferred.
- Photonics, optical communications, semiconductor, electronics, or advanced manufacturing experience is advantageous.
Preferred Technical Experience
General Product Engineering
- Product lifecycle management (NPI to sustaining)
- Yield analysis and improvement
- Root cause analysis and problem solving
- Statistical Process Control (SPC)
- FMEA, DOE, 8D, CAPA
- Reliability and qualification methodologies
- Data analytics using Excel, JMP, Minitab, SQL, Python, or MATLAB
Photonics/Optical Industry (Preferred)
Experience with any of the following is a plus:
- Silicon Photonics (SiPh)
- Optical transceivers and optical modules
- Fiber optic components and assemblies
- Photonic Integrated Circuits (PIC)
- Optical communication products
- Data center networking products
- Lasers, photodetectors, modulators, and optical engines
Understanding of optical parameters such as:
- Insertion Loss (IL)
- Return Loss (RL)
- Polarization Dependent Loss (PDL)
- Optical Power
- Extinction Ratio (ER)
- Wavelength Performance
Key Competencies
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and global teams.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Proactive, self-motivated, and results-oriented.
- Continuous improvement mindset.
Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.