Regional Automation Lead: Assembly & Test

Jabil; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401K Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Jabil is seeking a regional Automation Lead for Manufacturing Assembly & Test Processes across the US region. This role will drive the automation roadmap, from manual processes to full automation, improving quality, safety, and efficiency across multiple sites including Salisbury, NC; Prince George, VA; and Memphis, TN, with additional locations in several metro areas.

Travel up to 50% and relocation signing bonus are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline preferred.
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Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a multi-year automation roadmap aligned with manufacturing growth and operational objectives.
• Lead the transition from manual processes to scalable automation using a manual → semi auto → full auto strategy – Assembly & Test approach.
• Identify and prioritize ROI driven automation opportunities focused on labor efficiency, cycle time reduction, throughput improvement, and quality enhancement.
• Design, develop, and implement automated assembly lines for high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Lead automation initiatives involving: Screw driving / torque automation; Robotic handling; Tray & pallet automation; Vision guided assembly; Line balancing with automation; Changeover friendly tooling.
• Develop and deploy automated test stations / FPY Improvement solutions to improve quality, traceability, and manufacturing reliability.
• Partner with Quality and Manufacturing teams to improve FPY, reduce defects, and improve process capability.
• Support Controls, Software & Data Integration initiatives across automation platforms, PLCs, HMIs, robotics, MES systems, and production databases.
• Collaborate with controls engineers, software teams, and external integrators during equipment specification, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and launch activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing and automation best practices.
• Provide technical leadership, project management, vendor coordination, and automation standards development across manufacturing operations.

Skills

Automation leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLCs

Robotics

Vision systems

HMI/SCADA

MES integration

Job description

Jabil is seeking a regional Automation Lead for Manufacturing Assembly & Test Processes across the US region. This role will drive the automation roadmap, from manual processes to full automation, improving quality, safety, and efficiency across multiple sites including Salisbury, NC; Prince George, VA; and Memphis, TN, with additional locations in several metro areas.

Travel up to 50% and relocation signing bonus are available.