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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in leading automation initiatives, including the design and implementation of automated assembly lines and test systems in high-volume manufacturing environments. Proficient in project management, cross-functional collaboration, and driving continuous improvement through lean manufacturing practices.
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Automation EngineeringAutomated Assembly Line ImplementationRobotics and PLC ExperienceProject ManagementLean Manufacturing
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Hard Skills
Manufacturing AutomationAssembly AutomationAutomated Test EngineeringScrew Driving AutomationRobotic HandlingVision Guided AssemblyAutomated Inspection SystemsIndustrial Automation ControlsProcess Capability ImprovementFirst Pass Yield (FPY) Improvement
Soft Skills
Problem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCross-Functional Collaboration
Tools & Technologies
PLCsHMIsMES SystemsSCADA PlatformsServo SystemsIndustrial Networking
Industry Keywords
High-Volume ManufacturingAutomation RoadmapContinuous ImprovementROI Driven AutomationManufacturing Transformation
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAssembly
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support new and existing Jabil sites throughout the US
- Lead the strategy, design, and deployment of advanced automation systems to improve quality, safety, and operational efficiency
- Drive the company’s automation roadmap by developing and implementing a manual → semi auto → full auto Assembly & Test strategy
- Develop and execute a multi-year automation roadmap aligned with manufacturing growth and operational objectives
- 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, and 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 First Pass Yield (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
- Travel domestically up to 50%
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or related technical discipline preferred
- 7+ years of experience in manufacturing automation, assembly automation, or automated test engineering environments
- Proven experience implementing automated assembly lines in high-volume manufacturing operations
- Experience with robotics, PLCs, automated inspection systems, and industrial automation controls
- Hands-on experience with screw driving / torque automation, robotic handling, tray & pallet automation, vision guided assembly, and automated test systems
- Demonstrated success leading ROI driven automation projects with measurable operational impact
- Experience supporting manufacturing transformation initiatives involving manual → semi auto → full auto strategy – Assembly & Test implementations
- Experience working with automation integrators, OEM equipment suppliers, and cross-functional engineering teams
- Strong understanding of manufacturing process automation and assembly system design
- Knowledge of PLCs, robotics, servo systems, industrial networking, HMI/SCADA platforms, and MES integration
- Experience with Controls, Software & Data Integration across manufacturing systems
- Strong problem-solving, project management, and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple automation projects in fast-paced manufacturing environments
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and line balancing methodologies preferred
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship by Jabil
Benefits
Comp & perks- Relocation Assistance
- Signing Bonus
- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options
- 401K Match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
- Adoption Assistance
- Annual Merit Increases
- Community Volunteer Opportunities
- Short-term incentive based on performance