Automation Design Engineer I

jabil; George Town; On-site; MYR 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil in Penang, Malaysia is seeking an automation engineer to assist in robotics and tooling development, analysis, and integration under supervision. Responsibilities include designing and testing maintenance plans and documenting changes following SOPs to improve equipment reliability.

Ideal candidates may have a college or university degree and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced manufacturing environment; safety, quality, and compliance are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Typically no experience is required.
• Typically College or university degree required.

Responsibilities

• Execute design/analysis tasks under supervision; apply standard methods and procedures.
• Prepare documentation, test records, and configuration updates; support maintenance planning.
• Collect data, perform basic measurements, and contribute to validation activities.

Skills

Automation concepts

Documentation

Safety procedures

Education

College degree

Tools

Basic measurement tools

Job description

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.

Job Summary

Under close supervision, designs, analyzes, modifies, and integrates robotics, automation, technologies and processes related to equipment and tooling for applicability to programs and products. Develops, implements, and tests preventative maintenance plans, interim solutions for damaged and unsafe equipment, and tooling. Investigates and documents engineering changes and controls equipment and tooling configuration in accordance with standard operating procedures. Develops and recommends equipment reliability improvements through the application of reliability engineering tooling.

Education & Experience

• Typically no experience is required
• Typically College or university degree required

Responsibilities

Execute assigned tasks in design, analysis, modification, and integration under close supervision; apply standard methods, drawings, and procedures to develop solutions; prepare documentation, test records, and configuration updates; support preventive maintenance planning and interim corrective actions; collect data, perform basic measurements, and contribute to validation activities; adhere to safety, quality, and compliance standards; participate in continuous learning and skill development; collaborate within team processes and follow established workflows to ensure consistency and reliability in automation engineering tasks.

Skills/ Ability Generic (High Level)

Demonstrate foundational understanding of automation concepts and tools; apply attention to detail and disciplined execution; communicate clearly in documentation and technical reviews; use basic data analysis and measurement techniques; follow safety, quality, and compliance procedures; interpret technical drawings and standard operating instructions; collaborate effectively and respond to feedback; embrace learning mindset and standardized work practices to support operational excellence.

Leadership Capabilities (People Leader) "M" Career Stream

NA

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