Manufacturing Automation Engineer

Jabil•Tampa, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe. The Manufacturing Automation Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, integration, and support of automated production systems within a high-volume electronics manufacturing environment. This role is highly hands-on and focused on supporting day-to-day production operations, improving equipment performance, and deploying automation solutions to enhance safety, quality, and throughput.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
Experience in automation within a manufacturing or production environment (electronics manufacturing preferred)
Strong knowledge of: PLC programming
HMI development (FactoryTalk or equivalent)
Vision systems (Cognex or similar)
Industrial controls, sensors, and actuators
Hands-on troubleshooting experience with automated equipment

Nice To Haves

Experience with robotics, conveyors, and assembly/test automation
Familiarity with MES integration and data collection systems
Experience supporting high-mix, high-volume manufacturing environments
Knowledge of lean manufacturing, 3M analysis (Man/Machine/Method), and OEE improvement

Responsibilities

Provide direct support to production lines, resolving equipment and automation issues to minimize downtime
Perform root cause analysis on equipment failures and implement corrective actions (QRQC/ 8D)
Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, robotics, vision systems, and electrical/mechanical subsystems
Support shift teams during escalations to ensure rapid recovery of production lines
Identify opportunities to improve cycle time, yield, and equipment reliability
Analyze process data to drive OEE improvements and eliminate recurring issues
Implement poka-yoke, error-proofing, and process standardization
Support cost reduction initiatives through automation and process redesign
Ensure adherence to safety, EHS, and Jabil engineering standards throughout all projects
Develop and maintain technical documentation including schematics, SOPs, and maintenance procedures
Ensure all equipment complies with safety standards (LOTO, guarding, risk assessments)
Support audits and ensure proper change management practices are followed