Manufacturing Automation Engineer II

Jabil; Royal Pines (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil is seeking an Automation Engineer II to design, implement, and support automated production systems in a high-volume electronics environment. This hands-on role focuses on improving safety, quality, and throughput on day-to-day operations.

You will work with PLCs, HMIs, robotics, vision systems, and MES data, driving improvements across OEE and cycle times while adhering to EHS and company standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical/mechatronics/mechanical engineering or related field.
• Experience in automation within a manufacturing environment, electronics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to production lines and resolve automation issues to minimize downtime.
• Perform root cause analysis on equipment failures and implement corrective actions (QRQC/8D).
• Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, robotics, vision systems, and subsystems.
• Support shift teams during escalations for rapid recovery of lines.
• Identify opportunities to improve cycle time, yield, and reliability.
• Analyze process data to drive OEE improvements and eliminate recurring issues.
• Implement poka-yoke and process standardization.
• Support cost reduction through automation and redesign.
• Ensure adherence to safety, EHS, and Jabil standards.
• Develop and maintain schematics, SOPs, and maintenance procedures
• Ensure equipment safety compliance (LOTO, guarding, risk assessments)

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Vision systems

Industrial controls

Sensors & actuators

Robotics

Conveyors

MES integration

OEE improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

FactoryTalk

Cognex Vision

Job description

Job Summary

Manufacturing Automation Engineer II is responsible for the design, implementation, integration, and support of automated production systems within a high-volume electronics manufacturing environment. This role is highly hands-on and focused on supporting day-to-day production operations, improving equipment performance, and deploying automation solutions to enhance safety, quality, and throughput.

Shift

Day Shift

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to production lines, resolving equipment and automation issues to minimize downtime
• Perform root cause analysis on equipment failures and implement corrective actions (QRQC/ 8D)
• Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, robotics, vision systems, and electrical/mechanical subsystems
• Support shift teams during escalations to ensure rapid recovery of production lines
• Identify opportunities to improve cycle time, yield, and equipment reliability
• Analyze process data to drive OEE improvements and eliminate recurring issues
• Implement poka-yoke, error-proofing, and process standardization
• Support cost reduction initiatives through automation and process redesign
• Ensure adherence to safety, EHS, and Jabil engineering standards throughout all projects
• Develop and maintain technical documentation including schematics, SOPs, and maintenance procedures
• Ensure all equipment complies with safety standards (LOTO, guarding, risk assessments)
• Support audits and ensure proper change management practices are followed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• Experience in automation within a manufacturing or production environment (electronics manufacturing preferred)

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of: PLC programming, HMI development (FactoryTalk or equivalent), Vision systems (Cognex or similar), and Industrial controls, sensors, and actuators
• Hands-on troubleshooting experience with automated equipment
• Experience with robotics, conveyors, and assembly/test automation
• Familiarity with MES integration and data collection systems
• Experience supporting high-mix, high-volume manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, 3M analysis (Man/Machine/Method), and OEE improvement