Automation Engineer I: Robotics, Vision & PLC

Jabil; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401K match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Job summary

Jabil is seeking an Automation Engineer I to design, develop, and support automation systems in manufacturing environments. You will program PLCs/HMI, implement motion control, integrate robots and vision systems, and create detailed control documentation.

You’ll collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, and maintenance teams to ensure successful integration, safety compliance, and continuous improvement across production lines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in automation engineering or manufacturing automation.
• Experience with PLC programming, HMI development, and industrial control systems.
• Familiarity with motion control, robotics, and machine vision systems.

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.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics, control system documentation, and automation design specifications.
• Assist in concept development and feasibility studies for new automation equipment and process improvements.
• Configure and troubleshoot industrial communication networks and protocols (Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT, PROFINET, Modbus).
• Participate in equipment commissioning, startup, validation, and production support activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful system integration and safety compliance.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Motion control

Robotics integration

Machine vision

Industrial protocols

Safety systems

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Electrical Engineering

Mechatronics Engineering

Robotics Engineering

Tools

FANUC

Universal Robots

Keyence

Cognex

Ethernet/IP

EtherCAT

PROFINET

Modbus

Job description

Jabil is seeking an Automation Engineer I to design, develop, and support automation systems in manufacturing environments. You will program PLCs/HMI, implement motion control, integrate robots and vision systems, and create detailed control documentation.

You’ll collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, and maintenance teams to ensure successful integration, safety compliance, and continuous improvement across production lines.