Automation Engineer I
Jabil
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Job summary
Jabil is seeking an Automation Engineer I to support deployment, integration, optimization, and ongoing performance of manufacturing automation systems at the site level. This hands-on role focuses on assembly, test, and vision-based automation equipment, collaborating with production, engineering, maintenance, and external suppliers.
This execution and support role is centered on improving and sustaining supplier-provided automation systems, driving improvements in OEE and downtime reduction.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
- Knowledge of automation systems, mechatronics, PLCs, robotics, and vision systems.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in manufacturing environments; Lean knowledge preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist with implementation and industrialization of automation systems for assembly, testing, and vision inspection.
- Support manufacturability assessments, process readiness, and product integration into automation systems
- Participate in validation and cross-functional collaboration
- Support installation, integration, FAT/SAT, startup, and production ramp of new equipment
- Provide hands-on support for mechanical, electrical, PLC, robotic, and integrated systems
- Rapidly resolve issues to minimize downtime and improve system reliability
- Drive improvements in OEE, cycle time, scrap, and downtime
- Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, Maintenance, and external suppliers to optimize system performance
- Help develop work instructions and troubleshooting guides
- Train operators and technicians on equipment
Skills
Education
Job description
The Automation Engineer I supports the deployment, integration, optimization, and ongoing performance of manufacturing automation systems at the site level. This hands‑on role focuses on assembly, test, and vision‑based automation equipment, working closely with production, engineering, maintenance, and external suppliers.
The Automation Engineer I supports the deployment, integration, optimization, and ongoing performance of manufacturing automation systems at the site level. This hands‑on role focuses on assembly, test, and vision‑based automation equipment, working closely with production, engineering, maintenance, and external suppliers.
This is an execution and support role—not design engineering—centered on improving and sustaining supplier‑provided automation systems.
- Assist with implementation and industrialization of automation systems for assembly, testing, and vision inspection.
- Support manufacturability assessments, process readiness, and product integration into automation systems
- Participate in validation and cross‑functional collaboration
- Support installation, integration, FAT/SAT, startup, and production ramp of new equipment
- Provide hands‑on support for mechanical, electrical, PLC, robotic, and integrated systems
- Rapidly resolve issues to minimize downtime and improve system reliability
- Drive improvements in OEE, cycle time, scrap, and downtime
- Support root cause analysis, PFMEA updates, and basic DOE activities
- Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, Maintenance, and external suppliers to optimize system performance
- Help develop work instructions and troubleshooting guides
- Train operators and technicians on equipment
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Knowledge of automation systems, mechatronics, PLCs, robotics, and vision systems
- Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
- Experience in manufacturing environments; Lean knowledge preferred
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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