Lead Automation Project Engineer positions offered by Jabil Inc. (St. Petersburg, Florida). Serve as a subject matter expert in the development of automated assembly, test and packaging systems. Interact directly with assembly and automation equipment suppliers. Specify and/or purchase equipment, assembly tooling, and fixtures for new and existing processes. Lead and guide quoting of automation equipment. Train and mentor members of Automation Teams. Lead the development of URS and equipment specifications and requirements including the qualification of custom/vendor equipment for production use. Serve as a customer and facility virtual and on-site liaison for automation development best practices. Ensure all automation projects are embedded with the receiving site teams for seamless handover.

Minimum Requirements: 

• Requires a bachelor’s or foreign equivalent degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronix Engineering, or a related field and 8 years of experience analyzing CAD electrical schematics and mechanical models and drawings.

• Must have 8 years of experience in each of the following:

• Executing FMEA and EHS technical risk assessments and mitigation plans; and,
• Developing and interpret (for troubleshooting) complex PLC (A/B, Mitsubishi, or similar) and Robotic (FANUC) code.

• In lieu of a bachelor’s or foreign equivalent degree in the aforementioned fields and 8 years of experience as stated, employer will accept a master’s or foreign equivalent degree in the aforementioned fields and 6 years of experience as stated or a PhD. or foreign equivalent degree in the aforementioned fields and 3 years of experience as stated.

 • Must have 3 years of experience in each of the following:

• Developing requirements and system architecture for healthcare and life science assembly automation
• Leading cross-functional FDA-compliant automation projects from quote to launch; and
• Driving continuous improvements, Kaizen events, and CAPA analysis in automation systems

• Experience may be, but need not be, acquired concurrently.

• Experience may be acquired prior to completion of degree.

 • Position reports to St. Petersburg, FL office. Telecommuting permitted in accordance with company policy, but must live within commuting distance of stated office.

• Must be willing to travel domestically 50-75%.

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