Automation Engineer Lead
- Req ID
- J2445610
- Location
- St. Petersburg/Tampa, Florida, United States of America
- Category
- Engineering
- Posted
- 04/13/2026
- Time Type
- Full Time
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.
Job Summary
Designs, analyzes, modifies, and integrates robotics, automation, technologies and processes related to equipment and tooling for applicability to programs and products. Develops, implements, and tests preventative maintenance plans, interim solutions for damaged and unsafe equipment, and tooling. Investigates and documents engineering changes and controls equipment and tooling configuration in accordance with standard operating procedures. Develops and recommends equipment reliability improvements through the application of reliability engineering tooling.
Education & Experience
5 - 8 years of experience required
2 years of team lead experience required
College or university degree required
Responsibilities
Lead project delivery across design, analysis, integration, and validation of automation systems; define architectures, specifications, and acceptance criteria; guide test planning, data collection, and performance verification; drive reliability engineering and maintainability improvements; manage change control, documentation, and configuration integrity; coordinate cross-functional interfaces and readiness for deployment; embed safety, quality, and compliance in solutions; mentor contributors and promote standardized practices to ensure operational excellence.
Skills and High-Level Abilities
Exhibit advanced proficiency in automation principles, robotics, and system integration; plan and manage scope, schedule, and risk effectively; communicate requirements and decisions with clarity; analyze complex datasets and test evidence for informed decision-making; apply reliability, maintainability, and validation methodologies; lead continuous improvement and standardization initiatives; foster collaboration across technical and operational teams.
Leadership Capabilities (People Leader)
Provide technical direction and coaching for team development
Orchestrate cross-functional collaboration and alignment
Drive accountability, safety, and quality in project delivery
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