Automation Engineer: Robotics & Controls for High-Volume

Jabil

Gurnee (IL)

On-site

USD 83,000 - 150,000

Full time

42 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Holidays
Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Jabil in Illinois (Gurnee) is seeking an Automation Engineer to design, develop, and implement automation solutions across high-mix, high-volume manufacturing environments. You will serve as a technical expert for controls, robotics integration, and equipment design, supporting projects from concept through installation and production launch.

The role emphasizes PLC programming, HMI development, and industrial networking, with responsibilities spanning project execution, troubleshooting, and

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years minimum designing, implementing, and supporting industrial automation systems.
  • Experience with automation equipment design, controls engineering, robotics integration, and equipment commissioning.
  • Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments and leading automation projects.

Responsibilities

  • Design automation equipment and systems including controls, robotics, electrical systems, software and machine integration.
  • Program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC-based control systems (Allen-Bradley/Siemens).
  • Configure HMIs and support production monitoring and interfaces.
  • Coordinate with project teams to execute automation projects from concept through deployment.
  • Perform root cause analysis and implement improvements to reduce downtime.

Skills

PLC Programming
HMI Development
Robotics Integration
Industrial Networking
Electrical Schematics

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC
Siemens PLC
HMI Software

Job description

Jabil in Illinois (Gurnee) is seeking an Automation Engineer to design, develop, and implement automation solutions across high-mix, high-volume manufacturing environments. You will serve as a technical expert for controls, robotics integration, and equipment design, supporting projects from concept through installation and production launch.

The role emphasizes PLC programming, HMI development, and industrial networking, with responsibilities spanning project execution, troubleshooting, and

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