Regional Automation Lead — Manufacturing Assembly & Test

Jabil; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Signing bonus

Job summary

Jabil is expanding and seeks a Regional Automation Lead – Manufacturing Assembly Process to drive automation strategy across US sites, based in Salisbury, NC. The role requires traveling up to 50% to support multiple facilities and initiatives.

Lead ROI-driven automation initiatives, design automated lines, and collaborate with controls/IT to integrate data. Helpful degrees include Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Automation, with Lean Six Sigma a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the automation roadmap for manufacturing assembly and test processes, aligned with business objectives and regional manufacturing strategies.
• Develop and deploy manual → semi-automatic → fully automatic assembly and test strategies, focusing on scalability, flexibility, and cost effectiveness.
• Lead ROI-driven automation projects, including feasibility studies, business cases, and risk assessments.
• Design and implement automated assembly lines, including: screw driving and torque-controlled automation; robotic part handling; tray and pallet-based material flow systems; vision-guided assembly and inspection; line balancing.
• Lead the deployment of automated test stations, improving FPY, data capture, and process control.
• Collaborate with Controls and IT teams on controls architecture, software solutions, and manufacturing data integration (PLC, HMI, MES, traceability).
• Manage cross-functional teams (manufacturing, quality, controls, IT, suppliers) to deliver automation projects on time and within budget.
• Establish standardized automation best practices, documentation, and training across regional sites.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to automation engineers and site teams.
• Stay current on emerging assembly automation, robotics, vision, and digital manufacturing technologies and evaluate applicability across Jabil.

Skills

Automation leadership

ROI justification

PLC/HMI

Robotics & vision

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

PLC / HMI

MES systems

Vision systems

Automation software

Job description

Jabil is expanding and seeks a Regional Automation Lead – Manufacturing Assembly Process to drive automation strategy across US sites, based in Salisbury, NC. The role requires traveling up to 50% to support multiple facilities and initiatives.

Lead ROI-driven automation initiatives, design automated lines, and collaborate with controls/IT to integrate data. Helpful degrees include Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Automation, with Lean Six Sigma a plus.