Automation Engineer II

Jabil; South Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil, a global engineering, supply chain and manufacturing solutions provider, seeks an Automation Engineer II to design and implement automation projects across mechanical, electronics, electrical or software domains. You will review requirements, develop manufacturable designs and support on-time delivery within budget.

Role involves collaboration with project teams, creating drawings and manuals, and ensuring proper production handoff. 3–5 years in automation and related fields is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in EMS industries and automation equipment assembly.
• Engineering knowledge across mechanical, electronics, electrical and software domains.

Responsibilities

• Design automation equipment in mechanical, electronics, electrical, or software areas.
• Collaborate with Project Manager/Engineer to meet timelines and budget.
• Interpret requirements into manufacturable design solutions.
• Ensure design for manufacturability and build quality.
• Liaise with assemblers/manufacturers to ensure conformance to design.
• Create design drawings, installation and user manuals.
• Log engineering time against projects in the tracking system.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electronics engineering

Electrical engineering

Software applications

Education

B.Sc. in Mechanical or Electronics/Electrical Engineering

Job description

At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of the job is to design and implement automation projects in the area of assignment, e.g., mechanical, electrical, electronics, software application. The Automation Engineer II reviews and analyzes project requirements, specification, plan, design and installation. Position is responsible for design of automation equipment to ensure stipulated specification and requirements are met, and delivered within budget and on time. Position supports Lead Engineer of respective area in design of automation equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Designs automation equipment in respective areas of expertise, e.g., Mechanical, Electronics, Electrical, or Software Application.
• Works closely with Project Manager/Engineer to meet project timeline and within budget.
• Reviews, understands and interprets requirements/specification accurately for integration into design of equipment.
• Ensures design for manufacturability.
• Acts as liaison with internal and/or external Assemblers/manufacturer of equipment to ensure all parts are manufactured to the design.
• Generates design drawings, installation manual, and user manual.
• Ensures all engineering times are logged into tracking system correspondent to the projects.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

Experienced functional knowledge of mechanical/electronics/electrical/software application engineering. Experienced functional knowledge of EMS industries. Experienced functional knowledge of automation equipment assembly and installation.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

B.Sc. in Mechanical or Electronics/Electrical Engineering. Minimum 3-5 years of working experiences in automation equipment design and installation. Or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.

Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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