Principal Engineer, Material Handling – Warehouse Automation

Jabil

Principal Engineer driving material handling and warehouse automation solutions across North America EMS sites. Collaborating with site teams and suppliers for effective implementation and deployment.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timeSt. Petersburg/Tampa • Colorado, Florida, Tennessee, Texas, Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $126,100 - $227,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in driving warehouse automation initiatives and material handling systems across multiple sites, with a strong focus on cross-functional collaboration and technical evaluation. Proven ability to mentor engineers and manage the deployment of automation systems while ensuring alignment with operational standards.

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Warehouse AutomationMaterial Handling SystemsCross-Functional Team LeadershipAutomation DeploymentEngineering Degree

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Hard Skills

Automation System ImplementationTechnical EvaluationSupplier EngagementInstallation and StartupRamp ValidationTroubleshootingSustainmentManufacturing EnvironmentsExecution Models

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

EngineeringIndustrial EngineeringSupply Chain EngineeringManufacturing EngineeringMechanical EngineeringElectrical Engineering

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive execution of material handling and warehouse automation initiatives across multiple North America EMS sites.
Support sites in prioritizing opportunities, structuring work, managing execution, and stabilizing deployed systems.
Ensure implementation aligns with regional expectations, standards, and scalable approaches.
Guide and support deployment of new automation systems, including: requirements alignment, supplier engagement, technical evaluation, quotation and proposal review, installation, startup, ramp validation and handoff.
Ensure strong alignment between warehouse automation systems and production operations.
Mentor facility-level automation engineers and technical resources across the region.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.
12+ years of experience in: warehouse automation, material handling systems, manufacturing environments, third-party supplier and integrator execution models
Demonstrated experience driving automation deployment or multi-site implementation,
supporting startup, ramp, troubleshooting, and sustainment
working across cross-functional technical and operational teams
leading execution without relying on formal direct ownership of every task

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
401(k) retirement plan and employee stock purchase plan
paid time off
short-term incentive based on performance