Automation Engineer II - Deployment & Troubleshooting

Jabil; Hendersonville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil is seeking an Automation Engineer II to support deployment, integration, and optimization of manufacturing automation at the site level. You will work closely with production, engineering, maintenance, and suppliers to sustain performance of assembly, test, and vision systems.

The role is execution-focused, driving improvements in OEE, downtime reduction, and system reliability, with hands-on responsibilities across PLCs, robotics, and vision setups in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in the current field of work.
• 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.

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

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Lean principles

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Automation systems

Mechatronics

PLCs

Robotics

Vision systems

Job description

Jabil is seeking an Automation Engineer II to support deployment, integration, and optimization of manufacturing automation at the site level. You will work closely with production, engineering, maintenance, and suppliers to sustain performance of assembly, test, and vision systems.

The role is execution-focused, driving improvements in OEE, downtime reduction, and system reliability, with hands-on responsibilities across PLCs, robotics, and vision setups in a dynamic manufacturing environment.