Automation Engineer III

Jabil; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 79,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Company-paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Jabil in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking an Automation Engineer III to design automation projects across mechanical, electronics, electrical, and software domains. This role supports project timelines, budgets, and provides design input for manufacturability.

Responsibilities include creating drawings and manuals, coordinating with project teams, and ensuring parts meet specifications. A strong background in EMS and hands-on installation is expected.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Mechanical or Electronics/Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in automation equipment design and installation.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, or experience.

Responsibilities

• Design automation equipment in Mechanical, Electronics, Electrical, or Software Application.
• Work closely with the Project Manager/Engineer to meet project timelines and stay within budget.
• Review, understand, and interpret requirements/specifications accurately for integration into equipment design.
• Ensure design for manufacturability.
• Act as liaison with internal and/or external assemblers/manufacturers to ensure all parts are manufactured to the design.
• Generate design drawings, installation manuals, and user manuals.
• Log all engineering time into the tracking system corresponding to the projects.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electronics engineering

Electrical engineering

Software application

Education

B.Sc. in Mechanical or Electronics/Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Summary

The purpose of the role is to design automation engineering projects in the areas of mechanical, electrical, electronics, and software application. The Automation Engineer III reviews and analyzes project requirements, specifications, plans, designs, and installations. The position is responsible for designing automation equipment to ensure stipulated specifications and requirements are met, and for delivering within budget and on time. The role supports the Lead Engineer in the design of automation equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design automation equipment in the respective areas of expertise (Mechanical, Electronics, Electrical, or Software Application).
• Work closely with the Project Manager/Engineer to meet project timelines and stay within budget.
• Review, understand, and interpret requirements/specifications accurately for integration into equipment design.
• Ensure design for manufacturability.
• Act as liaison with internal and/or external assemblers/manufacturers to ensure all parts are manufactured to the design.
• Generate design drawings, installation manuals, and user manuals.
• Log all engineering time into the tracking system corresponding to the projects.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of mechanical, electronics, electrical, and software application engineering.
• Expertise in EMS industries.
• Expertise in automation equipment assembly and installation.

Education & Experience Requirements

• B.Sc. in Mechanical or Electronics/Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in automation equipment design and installation.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, or experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $79,400 – $142,900.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Paid time off and paid parental leave.
• Company-paid holidays (subject to change yearly).
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employee stock purchase plan.