Automation Controls Engineer

Jabil Malaysia; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Paid time off

Parental leave

Company-paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Jabil is seeking a leader to drive Physical AI project delivery across design, analysis, programming, and integration of robotics, automation, and related technologies.

This role requires 3–8 years of engineering experience, a college degree, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams while maintaining safety and quality standards. The position offers comprehensive benefits and a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Typically requires 3–8 years of engineering experience.
• College or university degree required.
• Experience with automation systems and robotics preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

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.
• 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

Automation principles

Robotics control

Problem solving

Documentation

Data visualization

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Job Summary

Lead Physical AI project delivery across design, analysis, programming, and integration of robotics, automation, technologies, and processes related to equipment and tooling for applicability to programs and products.

Education & Experience

Typically requires 3 -8 years of experience. 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 proficiency 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

The pay range for this role is $87,300 - $157,200.

Job-related, non-discriminatory factors used to determine the actual offered rate include qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity.

As part of the total rewards package, Jabil offers benefits to enhance your health, wealth, and resilient self.

• medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• paid time off
• paid parental leave
• company-paid holidays subject to change yearly
• 401(k) retirement plan
• employee stock purchase plan

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