Automation Engineer II - High-Volume Electronics

Jabil; Royal Pines (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil is seeking an Automation Engineer II to design, implement, and support automated production systems in a high-volume electronics environment. This hands-on role focuses on improving safety, quality, and throughput on day-to-day operations.

You will work with PLCs, HMIs, robotics, vision systems, and MES data, driving improvements across OEE and cycle times while adhering to EHS and company standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical/mechatronics/mechanical engineering or related field.
• Experience in automation within a manufacturing environment, electronics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to production lines and resolve automation issues to minimize downtime.
• Perform root cause analysis on equipment failures and implement corrective actions (QRQC/8D).
• Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, robotics, vision systems, and subsystems.
• Support shift teams during escalations for rapid recovery of lines.
• Identify opportunities to improve cycle time, yield, and reliability.
• Analyze process data to drive OEE improvements and eliminate recurring issues.
• Implement poka-yoke and process standardization.
• Support cost reduction through automation and redesign.
• Ensure adherence to safety, EHS, and Jabil standards.
• Develop and maintain schematics, SOPs, and maintenance procedures
• Ensure equipment safety compliance (LOTO, guarding, risk assessments)

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Vision systems

Industrial controls

Sensors & actuators

Robotics

Conveyors

MES integration

OEE improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

FactoryTalk

Cognex Vision

Job description

Jabil is seeking an Automation Engineer II to design, implement, and support automated production systems in a high-volume electronics environment. This hands-on role focuses on improving safety, quality, and throughput on day-to-day operations.

You will work with PLCs, HMIs, robotics, vision systems, and MES data, driving improvements across OEE and cycle times while adhering to EHS and company standards.