Sr Automation Engineer – Warehouse Automation Software, Integration & Digital Twin

Jabil Malaysia; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil in Florida is seeking a Sr Automation Engineer - Warehouse Automation Software, Integration & Digital Twin to design, analyze, and integrate robotics and automation for complex warehouse operations.

You will lead software–hardware interfaces, develop preventative maintenance plans, and guide cross‑functional teams to improve throughput, reliability, and safety through data‑driven analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (e.g., systems engineering, robotics, software engineering).
• 5–8 years of warehouse automation engineering or system integration experience.
• Experience developing and validating maintenance plans and emergency safety protocols.
• Proven ability to manage software-hardware interfaces and change controls.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, modify, and integrate robotics and automation systems for warehouse operations.
• Lead software-hardware integrations and develop preventative maintenance strategies.
• Mentor junior team members and drive data-driven improvements for throughput and safety.

Skills

Warehouse automation

Robot integration

Digital twin modeling

Data visualization

Root-cause investigations

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline

5-8 years of warehouse automation/ system integration experience

Maintenance plans & emergency safety protocols

System-level test planning & data-driven improvement

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 Sr Automation Engineer - Warehouse Automation Software, Integration & Digital Twin is responsible for designing, analyzing, modifying, and integrating advanced robotics, automated material handling technologies, and digital twin simulations to optimize warehouse operations. The individual will oversee warehouse equipment and software integration, developing preventative maintenance strategies and implementing rapid interim solutions for system disruptions or safety risks. Acting as a technical lead, this role drives system reliability improvements, enforces configuration controls, and ensures complex software-hardware interfaces operate in accordance with standard operating procedures. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in automation software architecture, control systems, and predictive digital twin modeling. This individual should demonstrate a proven track record of leading complex system integrations, mentoring junior team members, and leveraging data-driven analytics to maximize operational throughput, safety, and system availability.

Knowledge and Skills

• Expert knowledge of warehouse automation systems, control architectures, robotics, and digital twin simulation tools.
• Strong proficiency in software-to-hardware integration, data visualization, and statistical modeling for system performance optimization.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex root-cause investigations and implement robust corrective actions across automated warehouse environments.
• Excellent technical writing skills for developing test plans, validation strategies, and precise system configuration documentation.
• Proven capability to manage technical scope, mitigate integration risks, and drive priorities across cross-functional engineering teams.
• Strong collaborative and communication skills to institutionalize best practices, standardize protocols, and ensure operational readiness.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Systems Engineering, Robotics, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline required.
• 5-8 years of experience in warehouse automation engineering, system integration, software controls, or digital twin development.
• Demonstrated experience developing, testing, and validating preventative maintenance plans and emergency safety protocols for automated equipment.
• Proven track record of managing software and engineering change controls in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Experience defining system-level test plans and driving data-driven continuous improvement initiatives.
• Previous leadership, cross-functional project coordination, or engineering mentorship experience preferred.

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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