Automation Engineer I: PLC, Robotics & Vision Specialist

Jabil; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Adoption Assistance

Merit Increases

Community Volunteer Opportunities

Job summary

Jabil in Florence, SC is seeking an Automation Engineer I to support design, development, integration, testing, installation and maintenance of automation systems in manufacturing environments. You will work across controls, robotics, motion and machine vision to deliver reliable automation solutions.

The role emphasizes PLC/HMI programming, integration of robots and vision systems, and collaboration with mechanical, electrical, software, and maintenance teams to optimize processes and ensure

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and support automation systems and machinery used in manufacturing environments.
• Develop and modify PLC, HMI, and motion control programs for automation equipment and manufacturing systems.
• Support integration of industrial robots, vision systems, servo systems, and peripheral automation equipment.
• Configure and troubleshoot industrial communication networks including Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT, PROFINET, and related industrial protocols.
• Participate in equipment commissioning, startup, validation, and production support activities.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Motion control

Robotics integration

Machine vision

Industrial protocols

Electrical controls

Safety systems

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's in EE/Electronics/Mechatronics/Robotics

Job description

Jabil in Florence, SC is seeking an Automation Engineer I to support design, development, integration, testing, installation and maintenance of automation systems in manufacturing environments. You will work across controls, robotics, motion and machine vision to deliver reliable automation solutions.

The role emphasizes PLC/HMI programming, integration of robots and vision systems, and collaboration with mechanical, electrical, software, and maintenance teams to optimize processes and ensure