Automation Engineer – SMT

Jabil

Lead Automation Design Engineer overseeing design and execution of automation projects at Jabil. Collaborating with a team to ensure project specifications and timelines are achieved.

Posted 5/29/2026full-timeSt. Petersburg • Florida, Missouri, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leads and oversees the work of a group of Automation Design Engineers.
Reviews and approves design drawings, user manual and installation manual.
Works closely with Project Manager/Engineer to meet project time line and budget.
Leads the team in review, understanding and interpretation of requirements to ensure all specifications are integrated into the design of automation equipment.
Leads design engineers in review of design and manufacturability of design.
Ensures all engineering times are logged into JP2 and correspondent to the projects.

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.Sc. in Mechanical or Electronics/Electrical Engineering
Minimum 8-10 years of working experiences in automation equipment design and installation
Expert knowledge in the mechanical/electronics/electrical/software application engineering
Expert knowledge in the EMS industries
Expert knowledge in automation design and installation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching

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Hard Skills & Tools

automation designinstallationmechanical engineeringelectrical engineeringelectronics engineeringsoftware application engineeringdesign reviewmanufacturability assessmentproject managementengineering documentation

Soft Skills

leadershipteam collaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingtime management

Certifications

B.Sc. in Mechanical EngineeringB.Sc. in Electronics EngineeringB.Sc. in Electrical Engineering