Lead Robotics Automation & Controls Engineer

Jabil Malaysia; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Paid time off

Parental leave

Company-paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Jabil is seeking a leader to drive Physical AI project delivery across design, analysis, programming, and integration of robotics, automation, and related technologies.

This role requires 3–8 years of engineering experience, a college degree, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams while maintaining safety and quality standards. The position offers comprehensive benefits and a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Typically requires 3–8 years of engineering experience.
• College or university degree required.
• Experience with automation systems and robotics preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex engineering tasks in design, analysis, modification, and integration of automation systems.
• Define validation strategies and develop test plans.
• Drive root-cause investigations and implement corrective actions for reliability.
• Ensure documentation accuracy and configuration control.
• Mentor junior contributors and promote standardized best practices.
• Coordinate cross-functional implementation and readiness for deployment.
• Maintain compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Advance continuous improvement initiatives using data-driven methodologies to optimize performance and efficiency.

Skills

Automation principles

Robotics control

Problem solving

Documentation

Data visualization

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Jabil is seeking a leader to drive Physical AI project delivery across design, analysis, programming, and integration of robotics, automation, and related technologies.

This role requires 3–8 years of engineering experience, a college degree, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams while maintaining safety and quality standards. The position offers comprehensive benefits and a collaborative environment.