Automation Design Engineer Sr

Jabil; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil is seeking a knowledgeable engineer to design, analyze, modify, and integrate robotics, automation, technologies and processes related to equipment and tooling for programs and products. You will develop 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.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in engineering roles.
• 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.

Skills

Automation principles

Robotics

Control systems

Data-driven decision making

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

College or university degree

Tools

Statistical tools

Data visualization tools

Job description

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.

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