Lead Warehouse Automation & Digital Twin Engineer

Nypro DR; Saint Petersburg, Tampa (FL, FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer specializing in warehouse automation software, integration, and digital twin modeling to optimize warehouse operations. The role requires leading complex system integrations, mentoring junior staff, and leveraging data-driven analytics for throughput, safety, and reliability.

You will oversee automation software and hardware interfaces, drive preventive maintenance initiatives, and provide rapid interim solutions during disruptions while ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field is required.
• 5–8 years of experience in warehouse automation, system integration, or digital twin development.
• Experience developing, testing, and validating maintenance plans and safety protocols.
• Experience managing software and engineering change controls.
• Experience defining system-level test plans and driving data-driven improvements.
• Leadership, cross-functional coordination, or mentorship experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, modify, and integrate advanced robotics and automation to optimize warehouse operations.
• Oversee warehouse equipment and software integration and develop preventative maintenance strategies.
• Implement rapid interim solutions for system disruptions or safety risks.
• Act as a technical lead to drive system reliability improvements and enforce configuration controls.
• Ensure interfaces operate per standard operating procedures and document configurations precisely.

Skills

Warehouse automation systems

Control architectures

Robotics

Digital twin simulation tools

Software-to-hardware integration

Data visualization

Statistical modeling

Root-cause investigations

Technical writing

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering, Robotics, Software Engineering, or related field

5–8 years of warehouse automation engineering experience

Tools

Digital twin tools

Job description

Jabil is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer specializing in warehouse automation software, integration, and digital twin modeling to optimize warehouse operations. The role requires leading complex system integrations, mentoring junior staff, and leveraging data-driven analytics for throughput, safety, and reliability.

You will oversee automation software and hardware interfaces, drive preventive maintenance initiatives, and provide rapid interim solutions during disruptions while ensuring