Manufacturing Automation Engineer - Liquid Cooling

Jabil•Florence, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Jabil is seeking a Manufacturing Automation Engineer to lead the design, deployment, integration, validation, and continuous improvement of automated production equipment used to manufacture liquid-cooled server and data center hardware platforms. The position is onsite at Jabil’s production and manufacturing facility in Florence, Kentucky, in the Greater Cincinnati area. A relocation budget may be available for the right candidate who needs to relocate. This is a hands-on role involving close collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality, Operations, Maintenance, and Automation partners. The engineer will drive automation projects from concept through production implementation, integrate complex equipment into production environments, troubleshoot factory-floor issues, coordinate with equipment suppliers, and improve equipment reliability and performance through data-driven continuous improvement. The role supports next-generation liquid-cooling manufacturing technologies for AI and high-performance computing infrastructure.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in manufacturing automation, controls engineering, equipment engineering, robotics engineering, or advanced manufacturing engineering.
Experience leading automation projects from concept through production implementation.
Experience with equipment commissioning, validation, and production startup activities.
Strong understanding of robotics, industrial automation systems, machine controls, industrial sensors, and manufacturing equipment integration.
Experience conducting root-cause analysis and implementing corrective actions for equipment and process failures.
Experience with statistical analysis, process improvement methodologies, and data-driven decision-making.
Excellent project management, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities in a manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with liquid-cooling manufacturing systems.
Experience with automated leak testing, pressure testing, coolant fill, flush, and purge systems.
Experience with automated fluid-handling equipment and cooling-system assembly processes.
Experience with robotics integration, machine vision systems, automated assembly equipment, and industrial control systems.
Experience with PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment and automated material handling systems.
Experience with Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
Experience with reliability engineering methodologies and predictive maintenance programs.
Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) and production ramp activities.
Experience manufacturing server, storage, networking, rack-level, or data center hardware products.
Experience in AI infrastructure, GPU server platforms, or advanced compute manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, validate, and optimize manufacturing automation systems for liquid-cooling assembly operations.
Own the equipment lifecycle, including specification development, supplier coordination, procurement support, FAT, SAT, commissioning, production launch, and sustaining support.
Design, analyze, modify, integrate, and validate robotics, automation and control systems, tooling, and manufacturing equipment.
Coordinate factory readiness, including equipment installation, utilities integration, production qualification, and operational handoff.
Develop validation strategies, qualification plans, and acceptance criteria for new automation equipment and manufacturing systems.
Create and execute equipment validation protocols and production readiness plans.
Support introduction of manufacturing technologies for liquid-cooled server systems and advanced compute platforms.
Lead root-cause investigations into equipment failures and production issues using structured problem-solving methods.
Improve equipment reliability through preventive maintenance strategies, predictive maintenance initiatives, and reliability engineering methods.
Collaborate with equipment vendors to customize, improve, and optimize manufacturing solutions.
Develop and maintain equipment standards, operating procedures, maintenance plans, and technical documentation.
Implement process monitoring using sensors, controls, data collection systems, and automation technologies.
Analyze equipment performance data, downtime trends, yield metrics, and reliability indicators to identify improvement opportunities.
Support automation roadmap development and future-state manufacturing strategy.
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Develop and implement preventative maintenance plans and interim solutions for damaged or unsafe equipment and tooling.
Investigate and document engineering changes and control equipment and tooling configuration according to standard operating procedures.