Automation Design Engineer Sr

Jabil Circuit Sdn Bhd; Penang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil Circuit Sdn Bhd in Penang, Malaysia, invites an experienced automation/robotics engineer to design, analyze, and integrate advanced equipment and tooling for programs and products. You will develop, implement, and test maintenance plans and reliability improvements, while ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong skills in automation principles, robotics, and control systems, with a track record of leading complex engineering tasks and mentoring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent.
• 5–8 years of experience in automation/robotics.
• Experience with reliability engineering practices and testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex design, analysis, and integration of automation systems.
• Define validation strategies and test plans for reliability improvements.
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure documentation accuracy and configuration control.

Skills

Automation principles

Robotics

Control systems

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PLC

SCADA

CAE/Simulation

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 general direction, 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 requires a 5 -8 years of experience.
Typically College or university degree required

Responsibilities
Lead complex engineering tasks in design, analysis, modification, and integration of automation systems; define validation strategies and develop test plans; drive root-cause investigations and implement corrective actions for reliability improvements; ensure documentation accuracy and configuration control; mentor junior contributors and promote standardized best practices; coordinate cross-functional implementation and readiness for deployment; maintain compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements; advance continuous improvement initiatives using data-driven methodologies to optimize performance and efficiency.

Skills/ Ability Generic (High Level)
Demonstrate strong expertise in automation principles, robotics, and control systems; apply advanced problem-solving techniques and analytical methods; communicate complex technical concepts effectively and maintain precise documentation; utilize statistical tools and data visualization for decision-making; manage scope, risks, and priorities in dynamic environments; institutionalize standards and continuous improvement practices; collaborate across functions to ensure integration and operational readiness.

Leadership Capabilities (People Leader) "M" Career Stream
NA

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, 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.

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