Automation Engineer II

Jabil

Automation Engineer II responsible for designing, developing, and implementing automated solutions in electronics manufacturing. Collaborating with teams to improve safety, quality, throughput, and cost of operations.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeSt. Petersburg/Tampa • Florida, Kentucky, Maryland, Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,500 - $117,900 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Designing, developing, and implementing automated systems and equipment to improve safety, quality, throughput, and cost in an electronics manufacturing environment
Working closely with manufacturing, quality, and maintenance teams to deliver robust automation solutions
Creating mechanical, electrical, and control system designs, including drawings, schematics, and specifications
Programming and debugging PLCs, HMIs, robots, vision systems, and test equipment
Leading automation projects from concept through installation, validation, and production ramp-up
Troubleshooting and optimizing existing automated equipment to improve uptime, yield, and cycle time
Collaborating with manufacturing, quality, and process engineers to define automation requirements
Supporting equipment acceptance testing (FAT/SAT) and production qualification
Working with external vendors and integrators on equipment design, build, and commissioning
Ensuring automation solutions meet safety standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies
Developing documentation including work instructions, maintenance procedures, and training materials
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and cost-reduction efforts
Conducting feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for new automation projects.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or related field
3+ years of experience in automation design or manufacturing engineering (electronics manufacturing preferred)
Experience with PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or equivalent)
Familiarity with sensors, actuators, servos, pneumatics, and industrial safety systems
Experience with CAD tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or equivalent)
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced production environment
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Mandarin speaker highly preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
paid time off
paid parental leave
company-paid holidays subject to change yearly
401(k) retirement plan
employee stock purchase plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

automation designPLC programmingdebuggingmechanical designelectrical designcontrol system designtroubleshootingoptimizationfeasibility studiescost-benefit analysis

Soft Skills

problem-solvingproject managementcommunicationcollaborationleadershiporganizational skillscontinuous improvementadaptabilityattention to detailtime management