Automation Engineer

At Jabil we strive to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE and EVERYTHING BETTER. We are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions. With over 50 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 Design Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing automated systems and equipment to improve safety, quality, throughput, and cost in an electronics manufacturing environment. This role works closely with manufacturing, quality, and maintenance teams to deliver robust automation solutions that support high-volume, high-mix production.

Key Responsibilities

· Design and develop automation solutions for electronics assembly processes (e.g., SMT, testing, inspection, packaging, material handling)

· Create mechanical, electrical, and control system designs, including drawings, schematics, and specifications

· Program and debug PLCs, HMIs, robots, vision systems, and test equipment

· Lead automation projects from concept through installation, validation, and production ramp-up

· Troubleshoot and optimize existing automated equipment to improve uptime, yield, and cycle time

· Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and process engineers to define automation requirements

· Support equipment acceptance testing (FAT/SAT) and production qualification

· Work with external vendors and integrators on equipment design, build, and commissioning

· Ensure automation solutions meet safety standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies

· Develop documentation including work instructions, maintenance procedures, and training materials

· Support continuous improvement initiatives and cost-reduction efforts

Required Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or related field

· 3+ years of experience in automation design or manufacturing engineering (electronics manufacturing preferred)

· Experience with PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or equivalent)

· Familiarity with sensors, actuators, servos, pneumatics, and industrial safety systems

· Experience with CAD tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or equivalent)

· Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

· Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced production environment

· Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience with robotics (Fanuc, ABB, UR, or similar)

· Vision systems and automated inspection experience

· Knowledge of SMT, PCBA, or electronics test processes

· Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma

· Hands-on experience with equipment build, debug, and installation

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