Principal Automation Engineer (Rack)

Jabil; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil is seeking a Principal Automation Engineer (Rack) to lead vision and inspection automation initiatives across high-volume manufacturing. You will identify, plan, and oversee projects, acting as the liaison between sites and automation vendors to ensure scoping, deployment, and implementation success.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in manufacturing automation, a Bachelor’s in Engineering, and a track record of leading large-scale automation in contract manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years in manufacturing automation and capital equipment deployment.
• Experience leading large-scale automation in contract manufacturing.
• Experience with vision/inspection systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation initiatives for high-volume manufacturing.
• Plan, scope, and deploy vision and inspection systems.
• Collaborate with sites, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Develop business cases and financial requirements.

Skills

Automation systems

Industrial automation

Vendor management

Project planning

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

JOB SUMMARY

The Principal Automation Engineer (Rack) is responsible for supporting production/manufacturing automation, with an emphasis on vision and inspection systems. The individual will be responsible for identifying, planning, and overseeing vision system and inspection automation projects within Jabil's manufacturing operations, acting as the liaison between the sites and automation vendors to ensure projects are successfully scoped, deployed, and implemented. The ideal candidate will come from a contract manufacturing environment (EMS or similar) and have demonstrated success leading automation initiatives supporting high-volume manufacturing operations. This individual should possess a strong blend of technical expertise, project leadership, and cross-functional collaboration, with the ability to partner effectively with manufacturing sites, automation vendors, and internal stakeholders to successfully deploy automation solutions.

Knowledge & Skills

• Expert knowledge of manufacturing automation systems and industrial automation technologies.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and automation project lifecycles.
• Ability to lead cross-functional automation initiatives while coordinating with internal teams and third-party suppliers.
• Excellent project planning, execution, vendor management, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to evaluate automation opportunities and develop practical, scalable solutions.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing automation, capital equipment deployment, or advanced manufacturing.
• Experience leading large-scale automation projects within a contract manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success developing business cases, defining technical and financial requirements, managing vendors, and overseeing automation project execution.
• Experience supporting maintenance automation or manufacturing process automation is preferred.
• Experience with vision and/or inspection manufacturing or automation involving large products/assemblies is a plus.
• Previous leadership or mentoring experience is desirable.

Accessibility Accommodation

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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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