Automation Engineer: Additive Manufacturing & Process Innovation

Jabil; Waterford; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil in Ireland seeks an Automation Engineer to monitor and improve automated production lines. You will lead root-cause investigations, validate line performance, and implement process improvements across additive manufacturing initiatives.

The role requires 3–6 years in manufacturing, a mechanical/manufacturing engineering degree, and travel for vendor/customer site support. Strong team leadership and data analysis skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Honours Degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering or similar discipline.
• 3-6 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment (high volume automated assembly experience would be an advantage).
• Travel as necessary to support equipment buy-offs and training at vendor / customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Support design, buy-off, installation and validation of automated production lines.
• Process Characterisation / Optimisation (DFMEA’s, PFMEA’s DOE’s etc.).
• Lead systematic technical root cause investigations.
• Support production line ramp to achieve mature production targets.
• Develops and implements production/processing methods and controls to meet quality standards for new and existing additive manufacturing processes.
• Monitors the additive manufacturing process; troubleshooting problematic processes and assisting in resolving quality issues.
• Drive continuous improvement projects.
• Manage assigned project budgets; liaise with Customers, contractors as required.
• Support technical training.
• Support all company safety and quality programs and initiatives.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with GMP in all practices, recording of events and processes.

Skills

Teamwork

Organisation

Communication

Data analysis

Leadership

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Education

Honours Degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering

Tools

CAD

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Jabil in Ireland seeks an Automation Engineer to monitor and improve automated production lines. You will lead root-cause investigations, validate line performance, and implement process improvements across additive manufacturing initiatives.

The role requires 3–6 years in manufacturing, a mechanical/manufacturing engineering degree, and travel for vendor/customer site support. Strong team leadership and data analysis skills are essential.