Lead Automation Engineer

At Jabil we strive to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE and EVERYTHING BETTER. We are proud to be a trusted partner for the world’s top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions. With over 50 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.

• Gather information relating to hardware and software solutions and recommends basic/advanced improvements to designs and processes.
• Read/Create/Understand URS (User-Required Specifications) and FDS (Functional Design Specifications).
• Provide onsite technical support for Engineers and all manufacturing builds including prototypes, NPI & production releases.
• Develop embedded hardware design and PCB layout designs utilizing standard tools.
• Evaluates with system architects to review and clarify design requirements and architecture.
• Evaluates/selects electronic components and determines suitability and usability for panel building that meet standard requirements and specifications.
• Integration and functional testing of Software and Hardware Controls systems; PLC, Industrial PCs, I/O modules, Automation Networking and Communications.
• Analyzes Electronic Circuits with moderate complexity and can improve or update the design.
• Under the guidance of more senior team members, assembles prototypes, design first powerup, design debug and functional circuit verification.
• Works with and manages external component suppliers/manufacturers.
• Conducts and administers SAT, FAT, commissioning. 
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Working knowledge of the Industrial Automation, regulatory and safety standards related to Controls and Automation. NEC, UL, IEC, IEEE, OSHA, NFPA, CE.
• PLC Programming: Ladder Logic, Structured Text (Beckhoff, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Keyence)
• Beckhoff TwinCAT, TwinSafe, EtherCAT
• Manufacturing Experience.
• Knowledge of Quality management Systems
• Mechanical Aptitude, hands-on work
• Computer & Automation Networks: Knowledge of TCP/IP and interconnecting controls devices and software platforms.
• Robot Fanuc (Teaching experience)
• Barcode reader Keyence (setup experience)
• Safety scanner SICK (setup experience)
• 2D Vision guided robotic (experience in general)
• 3D scanners (experience in general)
• VFD & motors (troubleshooting experience in general)
• Sensors and instrumentation 
• Documentation and Process Change Control management.

• AutoCAD / SolidWorks Electrical.
• Programming in general and proficiency in C#, C++, vb.NET.
• Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence.
• Vision Systems and Optical Sensors (Cognex, Keyence, etc.)
• Robot Programming: Omron, JEL, Denso, Abb, Kawasaki, Fanuc
• Good Documentation Practices. 

• Communicates Effectively with Stakeholders. 
• Takes initiative and is Proactive
• Team Player.
• Influence others and share best practices.
• Effectively communicate with good understanding of English.
• Work as part of a global team.
• Availability for travel 25%.

• Electronics/Electrical Engineering Degree (BSEE/MSEE or equivalent experience)
• 8+ years’ experience in Controls design and implementation and Automation in general
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience

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