Automation Engineer I

Jabil

Flat Rock (NC)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+
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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

Automation systems
Mechatronics
PLCs
Robotics
Vision systems
Troubleshooting
Lean knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Summary

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.

Job Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities
Automation Deployment & Support
  • Assist with implementation and industrialization of automation systems for assembly, testing, and vision inspection.
New Product Introduction (NPI)
  • Support manufacturability assessments, process readiness, and product integration into automation systems
  • Participate in validation and cross‑functional collaboration
New Automation Asset Introduction
  • Support installation, integration, FAT/SAT, startup, and production ramp of new equipment
Production Support & Troubleshooting
  • Provide hands‑on support for mechanical, electrical, PLC, robotic, and integrated systems
  • Rapidly resolve issues to minimize downtime and improve system reliability
Continuous Improvement
  • Drive improvements in OEE, cycle time, scrap, and downtime
  • Support root cause analysis, PFMEA updates, and basic DOE activities
Collaboration
  • Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, Maintenance, and external suppliers to optimize system performance
Documentation & Training
  • Help develop work instructions and troubleshooting guides
  • Train operators and technicians on equipment
Qualifications
  • 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
Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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