Debug & Rework SME (Test Engineering)

About the role

Jabil is hiring a Debug & Rework SME (Test Engineering) in Guadalajara. The role acts as the regional technical authority for Debug and Rework processes across several manufacturing sites, developing, standardizing and optimizing repair processes, troubleshooting methods and failure analysis practices to improve quality, productivity, throughput and customer satisfaction.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the regional subject matter expert for Debug and Rework processes.
• Standardize Debug and Rework methodologies, procedures and best practices across sites.
• Monitor regional KPIs and lead improvement initiatives.
• Lead troubleshooting, failure analysis and root cause investigations for complex manufacturing issues.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Support new product introduction (NPI) with repair strategies, documentation and process readiness.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Test, Quality, Process Engineering and Operations to improve repairability and reliability.
• Lead regional projects on process optimization, cost reduction and operational excellence.
• Maintain repair documentation, work instructions, visual aids and technical standards, and conduct regional audits.
• Deliver technical training and coach engineers, technicians and site SMEs.
• Analyze repair trends and manufacturing data, support customer visits, QBRs and technical discussions, and ensure compliance with company policies, IPC standards, ESD requirements and safety regulations.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechatronics Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of manufacturing experience, with at least 7 years in Debug, Rework, Test, Failure Analysis, Manufacturing Engineering or a related field.
• Fluent English; availability to travel.
• Preferred: Master's degree in Engineering or MBA, IPC certifications, Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt, and regional/global manufacturing experience.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of electronic troubleshooting, PCB repair, SMT/THT processes, IPC standards and Root Cause Analysis.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, continuous improvement and cross-functional project leadership.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing systems (MES/ERP).