Controls Engineer II

Jabil; South Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil coordinates engineering projects in Electrical/Controls from initiation to completion, managing planning, staffing, progress reporting, and troubleshooting to meet quality, reliability, schedule, and cost targets.

The role emphasizes driving regulatory compliance, continuous improvement, and robust data analysis, with leadership in project execution and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Electrical, Industrial, or Automation Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of related engineering or project management experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Understand and drive regulatory certifications (ISO9000, ISO14000, AS9100, TUV).
• Drive continuous improvement using proactive methodologies and trend analysis.
• Assess data-gathering methods used by teams for adequacy.
• Participate in project meetings and recommend improvements.
• Oversee equipment set-ups, manufacturing layout, and process changes during implementation.
• Assess and communicate manufacturing capabilities and engineering needs; propose solutions.
• Support quoting activities in early process design and implementation phases.
• Provide direction and training on process development and root-cause analysis.

Skills

Automation principles

Robotics

Control systems

Problem solving

Education

Bachelors in Electrical/Industrial/Automation

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Job Summary

Coordinates engineering projects Electrical/Controls from initiation through to completion. Coordinates project planning, staffing, progress reporting, people management, and troubleshooting for engineering projects on the Electrical/Controls side. Ensures project results meet technical quality, reliability, schedule, and cost requirements.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in an Electrical, Industrial or Automation Engineering discipline is preferred. Minimum 5 years of work-related experience required in engineering or project management-related discipline. Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• Understand and drive regulatory and compliance certifications as appropriate (eg. regulatory requirements surrounding ISO9000, ISO14000, AS9100, TUV).
• Drive continuous improvement and optimization utilizing proactive methodologies and trend analysis.
• Assess the adequacy of data-gathering methods utilized by the teams.
• Participates in project meetings and makes recommendations for improvement.
• During Project implementation oversees the preparation, monitoring, and evaluation of equipment set‑ups, manufacturing layout, and process changes and/or corrective actions.
• Assess and communicates Jabil’s manufacturing capabilities and those of the Engineering group; identifies and suggests solutions for any immediate need or enhancement on time.
• Provide support for the quoting activities by participation in the initial process design, development, and implementation phases.
• Provide ongoing direction and training on process development, root cause analysis, and systematic problem‑solving.
• Evaluate and provide input to inspection processes via inspection aids and instruction guidelines.
• Review supplies, internal, and customer discrepancies, coordinate and track the effectiveness of corrective/proactive action efforts.
• Conduct periodic review and maintenance of all documentation files; develop appropriate systems for document storage and access.
• Drive proactive participation with suppliers and (when possible) aid in their process improvement efforts.
• Interface and provide technical support on quality issues with the customer as needed.
• Assist Design Engineers with Design for Manufacture issues.
• Offer new ideas and suggestions for improvement.
• Identify and implement new practices and processes that are “best in class.”
• Coordinates all PLC/PC activities driving complete implementation.

Skills / Ability

• Apply solid knowledge of automation principles, robotics, and control systems; use problem‑solving and analytical techniques to address technical challenges; communicate technical information clearly and maintain accurate documentation.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and standard operating procedures; manage time and priorities effectively; utilize data tools for analysis and reporting; operate within standardized processes and improvement frameworks; adapt to dynamic requirements while ensuring compliance and quality.
• Knowledge and experience of engineering in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in the use of Personal computers, Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), and e‑mail skills required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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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