Automation Engineer

jabil; George Town; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil in Penang, Malaysia is seeking an Automation Design Engineer II to design automation projects across mechanical, electronics, electrical, and software domains. The role involves reviewing requirements, planning, and delivering equipment designs on time and within budget, with support from the Lead Engineer.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience in automation equipment design and installation, and a practical understanding of EMS industries.

Qualifications

• Experienced in automation equipment design and installation.
• Knowledge of EMS industries and automation projects.
• Strong grasp of mechanical/electronics/electrical/software engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Designs automation equipment across mechanical, electronics, electrical or software domains.
• Collaborates with Project Manager/Engineer to meet timelines and budgets.
• Interprets requirements and ensures design for manufacturability.
• Produces design drawings, installation and user manuals.
• Logs engineering time in the project tracking system.

Skills

Automation design

EMS industry knowledge

Design for manufacturability

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.Sc. in Mechanical or Electronics/Electrical Engineering

Job description

At Jabil we strive to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE and EVERYTHING BETTER. We are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions. With over 50 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

The purpose of the job is to design automation engineering projects in the area of assignment, e.g., mechanical, electrical, electronics, software application. The Automation Design Engineer II reviews and analyzes project requirements, specification, plan, design and installation. Position is responsible for design of automation equipment to ensure stipulated specification and requirements are met, and delivered within budget and on time. Position supports Lead Engineer of respective area in design of automation equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Designs automation equipment in respective areas of expertise, e.g., Mechanical, Electronics, Electrical, or Software Application.
• Works closely with Project Manager/Engineer to meet project time line and within budget.
• Reviews, understands and interprets requirements/specification accurately for integration into design of equipment.
• Ensures design for manufacturability.
• Acts as liaison with internal and/or external Assemblers/manufacturer of equipment to ensure all parts are manufactured to the design.
• Generates design drawings, installation manual, and user manual.
• Ensures all engineering times are logged into tracking system correspondent to the projects.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Experienced functional knowledge of mechanical/electronics/electrical/software application engineering.
• Experienced functional knowledge of EMS industries.
• Experienced functional knowledge of automation equipment assembly and installation.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• B.Sc. in Mechanical or Electronics/Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 3-5 years of working experiences in automation equipment design and installation.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.

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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