Lead Automation Project Engineer

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.Lead Automation Project Engineer positions offered by Jabil Inc. (St. Petersburg, Florida). Serve as a subject matter expert in the development of automated assembly, test and packaging systems. Interact directly with assembly and automation equipment suppliers. Specify and/or purchase equipment, assembly tooling, and fixtures for new and existing processes. Lead and guide quoting of automation equipment. Train and mentor members of Automation Teams. Lead the development of URS and equipment specifications and requirements including the qualification of custom/vendor equipment for production use. Serve as a customer and facility virtual and on-site liaison for automation development best practices. Ensure all automation projects are embedded with the receiving site teams for seamless handover.Minimum Requirements: • Requires a bachelor’s or foreign equivalent degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronix Engineering, or a related field and 8 years of experience analyzing CAD electrical schematics and mechanical models and drawings.• Must have 8 years of experience in each of the following:Executing FMEA and EHS technical risk assessments and mitigation plans; and,Developing and interpret (for troubleshooting) complex PLC (A/B, Mitsubishi, or similar) and Robotic (FANUC) code.• In lieu of a bachelor’s or foreign equivalent degree in the aforementioned fields and 8 years of experience as stated, employer will accept a master’s or foreign equivalent degree in the aforementioned fields and 6 years of experience as stated or a PhD. or foreign equivalent degree in the aforementioned fields and 3 years of experience as stated. • Must have 3 years of experience in each of the following:Developing requirements and system architecture for healthcare and life science assembly automationLeading cross-functional FDA-compliant automation projects from quote to launch; andDriving continuous improvements, Kaizen events, and CAPA analysis in automation systems• Experience may be, but need not be, acquired concurrently.• Experience may be acquired prior to completion of degree. • Position reports to St. Petersburg, FL office. Telecommuting permitted in accordance with company policy, but must live within commuting distance of stated office.• Must be willing to travel domestically 50-75%.BE AWARE OF FRAUD: When applying for a job at Jabil you will be contacted via correspondence through our official job portal with a jabil.com e-mail address; direct phone call from a member of the Jabil team; or direct e-mail with a jabil.com e-mail address. Jabil does not request payments for interviews or at any other point during the hiring process. Jabil will not ask for your personal identifying information such as a social security number, birth certificate, financial institution, driver’s license number or passport information over the phone or via e-mail. If you believe you are a victim of identity theft, contact the Federal Bureau of Investigations internet crime hotline ( the Federal Trade Commission identity theft hotline ( and/or your local police department. Any scam job listings should be reported to whatever website it was posted in.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.Accessibility Accommodation If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Jabil.com/Careers site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an e-mail to View email address on click.appcast.io or calling View phone number on click.appcast.io with the nature of your request and contact information. Please do not direct any other general employment related questions to this e-mail or phone number. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.#whereyoubelong#AWorldofPossibilitiesSummaryLocation: St. Petersburg/Tampa, FLType: Full timePosted: 2026-10-02Country: United States of AmericaRequisition: J2466769Posting ID: f5e3688713cb1001f1afb9f8263c0000