Automation Engineer I

Automation Engineer IAt Jabil, 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.The Automation Engineer I supports the implementation, integration, and continuous improvement of automation solutions for manufacturing operations, including CNC machining, robotics, inspection, material handling, and packaging. Under the guidance of senior engineers or project leads, the role supports equipment integration, testing, validation, startup, production handoff, and sustaining support. The position works with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Tooling, and external suppliers to deliver safe, reliable, and maintainable automation that meets project and production requirements. The role provides hands-on development experience with CNC automation, robotics, PLC and HMI systems, vision systems, equipment integration, and validation.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssists with automation projects and equipment improvements involving CNC equipment, robots, controls, and vision systems.Works with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Tooling, and external suppliers to complete assigned project activities on schedule and within budget.Reviews project requirements, equipment specifications, drawings, standards, and acceptance criteria with guidance from senior engineers.Applies safety, ergonomics, reliability, maintainability, and design-for-manufacturability principles to assigned equipment and process improvements.Supports coordination with internal resources, equipment suppliers, and integrators during equipment build, installation, testing, and startup.Creates and maintains assigned project documentation, equipment drawings, bills of material, test records, and work instructions.Assists with integrating CNC equipment, robots, PLCs, HMIs, sensors, safety systems, and vision systems into manufacturing processes.Assists with equipment setup, controls integration, and troubleshooting during equipment build, installation, and startup.Develops or updates equipment layouts, component drawings, and equipment modifications using CREO.Assists with robotic applications, including end-of-arm tooling, robot programming, payload setup, I/O handshaking, safety functions, and recovery procedures.Assists with developing, modifying, testing, and troubleshooting PLC, HMI, robot, CNC, and vision-system programs under the guidance of experienced engineers. Supports equipment debug, risk assessments, acceptance testing, validation, startup, operator training, and production handoff.Provides technical support for production equipment, participates in structured troubleshooting and root-cause analysis, and supports approved improvements to safety, quality, uptime, cycle time, and operator efficiency.May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.Job Qualifications and Knowledge RequirementsBachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, or a related technical field.Typically, 0–2 years of relevant experience; internships, co-op assignments, technical projects, and related manufacturing experience may be considered.An equivalent combination of education, technical training, certifications, and relevant experience may be considered.Foundational knowledge of automated equipment, controls, programming, or manufacturing systems gained through education, internships, co-op assignments, technical projects, or relevant work experience.Preferred exposure to one or more of the following: PLCs, HMIs, industrial robots, CNC equipment, vision systems, industrial networks, or CAD tools.Ability to plan assigned work, communicate status and technical issues clearly, maintain accurate documentation, and work effectively in a cross-functional manufacturing environment.What Can Jabil Offer You?Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options401K MatchEmployee Stock Purchase PlanPaid Time OffTuition ReimbursementLife, AD&D, and Disability InsuranceCommuter BenefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramPet InsuranceAdoption AssistanceAnnual Merit IncreasesCommunity Volunteer OpportunitiesThis position is not eligible for immigration and/or visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship by Jabil. Applicants requiring sponsorship will not be considered.The pay range for this role is $58,800 - $94,100. Job-related, non-discriminatory factors used to determine the actual offered rate include qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity.