Automation Engineer I: PLC, Robotics & Vision

Jabil; South Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision Insurance

401K match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Pet Insurance

Adoption Assistance

Annual Merit Increases

Community Volunteer Opportunities

Job summary

Jabil is seeking an Automation Engineer I to support design, development, and maintenance of automation systems across manufacturing environments. You will work on PLC/HMI programming, motion control, robotics integration, and machine vision, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to optimize processes and ensure safety compliance.

Responsibilities include commissioning, troubleshooting, and documentation of control systems, while supporting continuous improvement initiatives and equipment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Robotics, or related field.
• 1–2 years of automation/controls experience in manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Basic exposure to PLC programming, HMI development, robotics, or automation systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and support automation systems in manufacturing environments.
• Develop and modify PLC, HMI, and motion control programs for equipment.
• Assist in robot integration and vision system applications.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics and control documentation.
• Support concept development and feasibility studies for new equipment and processes.
• Troubleshoot machine vision systems (Keyence, Cognex) and robots (FANUC, UR).
• Configure industrial networks and motion control components; participate in commissioning and production support.

Skills

Industrial automation

PLC programming

HMI development

Motion control

Machine vision

Industrial networks

Electrical controls

Safety systems

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics/Robotics

1–2 years automation experience

Tools

Ethernet/IP

EtherCAT

PROFINET

Keyence

Cognex

Job description

Jabil is seeking an Automation Engineer I to support design, development, and maintenance of automation systems across manufacturing environments. You will work on PLC/HMI programming, motion control, robotics integration, and machine vision, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to optimize processes and ensure safety compliance.

Responsibilities include commissioning, troubleshooting, and documentation of control systems, while supporting continuous improvement initiatives and equipment