Principal Automation Project 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.

 

Jabil is looking to hire a Principal Project Engineer. 

How will you make an impact? As the Principal Automation Project Engineer, you will have a technical responsibility for the development of high-speed assembly automation, requirement specifications, installation of automation, and transferring of automation programs to production in a smooth and timely manner. You will also lead the equipment quoting process and create preliminary concepts, layouts, and notes required to present design proposals. Finally, you will work with other organizations impacted by part design development as they pertain to assembly automation. Incumbents in this position are considered to be Subject Matter Expert in Assembly Automation Engineering

What will you do?

• Subject matter expert in the design and development of automated assembly and test systems.

• Customer and Facility virtual and onsite liaison for automation development best practices

• Interact directly with assembly and automation equipment suppliers.

• Specify equipment, assembly tooling, and fixtures for new and existing processes.

• Lead the development of URS and equipment specifications and requirements including the qualification of custom/vendor equipment for production use.

• Lead and guide quoting of automation equipment, working with Global Procurement

• Create and coordinate project teams to achieve the agreed project outcomes.

• Ensure all automation projects are embedded with the receiving site teams for seamless handover.

• Support sites with engineering hiring.

• Provide technical support for all aspects of automation troubleshooting and continuous improvement.

• Identify and coordinate automation training opportunities for self and colleagues.

• Actively research new technologies and automation developments, external automation suppliers, and wider manufacturing & warehouse operations

• Support sites on Automation escalations.

• Support sites with identifying, defining & executing Downtime, Scrap & OEE improvement projects during engineering transfer through ramp-up production.

• Provide collaboration on RFQ's, DFM's, Design Reviews, Product Design, and Automation Equipment Design as part of a holistic solution.

• Drive company values and promote an environment of continuous improvement.

• Provide support to other Sites through a Q&A global process platform.

• Directs manufacturing in troubleshooting problems, upgrades, retrofits, set-ups, and methods development.

• Supports product development meetings and makes recommendations to product design changes to enhance manufacturing and assembly.

• Thorough understanding of Lean Six Sigma tools, projects, and processes and ability to incorporate these into assigned engineering projects.

• Lead role in large, complex projects with broad scope and implications for the organization.

• Ensures projects are compliant with all local, regional, and national regulatory requirements, codes, and controls.

• Supports all company safety and quality program initiatives.

• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

How will you get here?

Education:

• Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical or Electronics/Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)

Experience:

• At least 12 years of experience in automation equipment design, development and installation OR an equivalent combination of education, training, or experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Complex understanding of processes and manufacturing techniques

• Knowledge and experience in engineering in a manufacturing environment

• Knowledge of metal welding (laser,TIG, GMAW, resistance)

• Subject Matter Expert in applicable engineering theories, design principles and practices, and design evaluation