Automation Engineer II
Jabil•Auburn Hills, MI
•Onsite
About The Position
The Automation Engineer II is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing automated systems and equipment to improve safety, quality, throughput, and cost in an electronics manufacturing environment. This role works closely with manufacturing, quality, and maintenance teams to deliver robust automation solutions.
Requirements
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Mandarin speaker highly preferred
- Experience with robotics (Fanuc, ABB, UR, or similar)
- Vision systems and automated inspection experience
- Knowledge of SMT, PCBA, or electronics test processes
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma
- Hands-on experience with equipment build, debug, and installation work practices to support operational excellence
Responsibilities
- Design and develop automation solutions for electronics assembly processes (e.g., SMT, testing, inspection, packaging, material handling)
- Create mechanical, electrical, and control system designs, including drawings, schematics, and specifications
- Program and debug PLCs, HMIs, robots, vision systems, and test equipment
- Lead automation projects from concept through installation, validation, and production ramp-up
- Troubleshoot and optimize existing automated equipment to improve uptime, yield, and cycle time
- Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and process engineers to define automation requirements
- Support equipment acceptance testing (FAT/SAT) and production qualification
- Work with external vendors and integrators on equipment design, build, and commissioning
- Ensure automation solutions meet safety standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies
- Develop documentation including work instructions, maintenance procedures, and training materials
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and cost-reduction efforts
- Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for new automation projects.
Benefits
- 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
