Lead Automation 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. Jabil is looking to hire a Lead Automation Technician to work onsite in our Auburn Hills, MI plant. Responsibilities Assist the Manufacturing Engineering Manager with ME team goals and objectives. Provide timely feedback on employee performance, including compiling and conducting Performance Appraisals and developing Training Plans. Plan and organize automation engineering requirements, adjust workloads and delegate manpower as needed. Compile, document and interpret data required to monitor and analyze performance. Determine resource and infrastructure requirements for automation and support related projects. Coordinate with work cell management to develop business strategies and forecasts. Liaise with customers to resolve quality concerns. Develop and deploy manual → semi‑automatic → fully automatic assembly and test strategies, focusing on scalability, flexibility, and cost effectiveness. Define and drive the automation roadmap for manufacturing assembly and test processes, aligned with business objectives and regional manufacturing strategies. Lead the deployment of automated test stations, improving First Pass Yield (FPY), data capture, and process control. Collaborate with Controls and IT teams on controls architecture, software solutions, and manufacturing data integration (PLC, HMI, MES, traceability). Manage cross‑functional teams (manufacturing, quality, controls, IT, suppliers) to deliver automation projects on time and within budget. Establish standardized automation best practices, documentation, and training across regional sites. Provide technical leadership and mentoring to automation engineers and work cell teams. Stay current on emerging assembly automation, robotics, vision, and digital manufacturing technologies and evaluate applicability across Jabil. Provide on‑call support to resolve engineering‑related issues arising beyond normal business hours. Work safely at all times and comply with Environmental Health and Safety standards and work practices along with all other work rules. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline. At least 5 years of experience in a relevant industry position, including leadership or supervisory experience. Strong knowledge of statistical methods and their application to a manufacturing process. Demonstrated experience creating process documentation, including PFMEAs, Process Flows, and Visual Aids. Knowledge of ROI‑driven automation projects, including feasibility studies, business cases, and risk assessments. Knowledge of quoting processes, process design, tooling design, or equipment programming is strongly preferred. Knowledge of automotive, telecom, medical standards, and other industry Quality Management Systems/Electronic Management Systems standards. Experience in the design and implementation of automated assembly lines, including: screw driving and torque‑controlled automation, robotic part handling, tray and pallet‑based material flow systems, vision‑guided assembly and inspection. Strong analytical, interpretive, and problem‑solving skills. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Benefits Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options 401K match Employee Stock Purchase Plan Paid Time Off Tuition Reimbursement Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance Commuter Benefits Employee Assistance Program Pet Insurance Adoption Assistance Annual Merit Increases Community Volunteer Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employment 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jabil Malaysia