Automation Lead - Manufacturing Assembly & Test Process (US Region)

, helping the organization scale production through smarter assembly systems, automated testing, robotics, and integrated manufacturing technologies.

You will work cross-functionally with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Quality, Controls Engineering, and external automation integrators to build highly efficient and flexible manufacturing solutions.

What will you do?

• Develop and execute a multi-year automation roadmap

aligned with manufacturing growth and operational objectives.

• Lead the transition from manual processes to scalable automation using a

approach.

• Identify and prioritize

opportunities focused on labor efficiency, cycle time reduction, throughput improvement, and quality enhancement.

• Design, develop, and implement

for high-volume manufacturing environments.

• Lead automation initiatives involving: •

• Develop and deploy

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

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.

Education:

• 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

in high-volume manufacturing operations.

• Experience with robotics, PLCs, automated inspection systems, and industrial automation controls.
• Hands-on experience with: •

• Automated test systems

• Demonstrated success leading

projects with measurable operational impact.

• Experience supporting manufacturing transformation initiatives involving

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

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.

Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

BE AWARE OF FRAUD: When applying for a job at Jabil you will be contacted via correspondence through our official job portal with a jabil.com e-mail address; direct phone call from a member of the Jabil team; or direct e-mail with a jabil.com e-mail address. Jabil does not request payments for interviews or at any other point during the hiring process. Jabil will not ask for your personal identifying information such as a social security number, birth certificate, financial institution, driver's license number or passport information over the phone or via e-mail. If you believe you are a victim of identity theft, contact the Federal Bureau of Investigations internet crime hotline (www.ic3.gov), the Federal Trade Commission identity theft hotline (www.identitytheft.gov) and/or your local police department. Any scam job listings should be reported to whatever website it was posted in.

Accommodation Statement

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Jabil.com/Careers site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an e-mail to Always_Accessible@Jabil.com or calling 727-803-7988 with the nature of your request and contact information. Please do not direct any other general employment related questions to this e-mail or phone number. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.