Automation Engineer I

Hendersonville, NC

Full time

J2454515

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.

Job Summary:

The Automation Engineer I supports the deployment, integration, optimization, and ongoing performance of manufacturing automation systems at the site level. This hands-on role focuses on assembly, test, and vision-based automation equipment, working closely with production, engineering, maintenance, and external suppliers.

This is an execution and support role—not design engineering—centered on improving and sustaining supplier-provided automation systems.

Key Responsibilities:Automation Deployment & Support

• Assist with implementation and industrialization of automation systems for assembly, testing, and vision inspection.

New Product Introduction (NPI)

• Support manufacturability assessments, process readiness, and product integration into automation systems

• Participate in validation and cross-functional collaboration

New Automation Asset Introduction

• Support installation, integration, FAT/SAT, startup, and production ramp of new equipment

Production Support & Troubleshooting

• Provide hands-on support for mechanical, electrical, PLC, robotic, and integrated systems

• Rapidly resolve issues to minimize downtime and improve system reliability

Continuous Improvement

• Drive improvements in OEE, cycle time, scrap, and downtime

• Support root cause analysis, PFMEA updates, and basic DOE activities

Collaboration

• Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, Maintenance, and external suppliers to optimize system performance

Documentation & Training

• Help develop work instructions and troubleshooting guides

• Train operators and technicians on equipment

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)

• Knowledge of automation systems, mechatronics, PLCs, robotics, and vision systems

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

• Experience in manufacturing environments; Lean knowledge preferred

Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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