Subject Matter Expert AOI & AXI (Test Engineering)

About the role

Jabil is looking for a LATAM AOI & AXI Subject Matter Expert (SME III) to provide regional technical leadership for automated optical and X-ray inspection processes across several manufacturing sites. The role develops, standardizes and optimizes AOI, AXI and AVI solutions to improve quality, process capability, throughput and customer satisfaction, while supporting NPI, resolving complex technical issues and driving continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the LATAM technical authority for AOI, AXI, AVI and computer-vision inspection processes.
• Develop, standardize and optimize inspection programs, equipment and processes across regional sites.
• Monitor and improve KPIs such as FPY, false-call rates, test coverage, escapes, capacity, cycle time and downtime.
• Support NPI, equipment selection, process validation and production launches.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions, and drive continuous-improvement projects.
• Ensure compliance with global standards, customer requirements and industry best practices.
• Provide technical support during customer discussions, audits and escalations.
• Train, coach and mentor engineering, technician and production teams.
• Collaborate with regional sites, global teams, suppliers and equipment manufacturers, and develop regional roadmaps, documentation and preventive-maintenance strategies.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience with AOI, AXI, AVI or automated inspection systems in electronics manufacturing.
• Professional fluency in English and Spanish; ability to travel throughout LATAM as required.
• Preferred: Master's degree, more than 10 years of experience, experience leading regional technical initiatives, working knowledge of Portuguese, and experience in regulated manufacturing environments.

Required skills

• Advanced knowledge of SMT processes, computer vision, X-ray inspection and inspection-program development.
• Proficiency in root-cause analysis, 8D, PFMEA, SPC, DOE and continuous-improvement methods.
• Strong understanding of FPY, false-call rates, test coverage, escapes, capacity and cycle time.
• Ability to lead technical projects and standardize processes across multiple sites.
• Lean Six Sigma certification and experience with major AOI/AXI platforms preferred.