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Automation Engineer

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In-Office
Dublin, IRL
Senior level
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Dublin, IRL
Senior level
Designs, integrates, validates, and improves robotics and automation systems, equipment, and tooling in regulated manufacturing environments. Leads complex engineering tasks, develops test and maintenance plans, investigates root causes, implements reliability improvements, maintains configuration control, and coordinates cross-functional deployment readiness. The role also requires PLC/HMI troubleshooting, network technology knowledge, vision systems, machine learning, API integration, documentation, compliance, and mentoring junior engineers.
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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
Under general direction, 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.
Responsibilities

- Lead complex engineering tasks in design, analysis, modification, and integration of automation systems

- Define validation strategies and develop test plans

- Drive root-cause investigations and implement corrective actions for reliability improvements

- Ensure documentation accuracy and configuration control

- Mentor junior contributors and promote standardized best practices

- Coordinate cross-functional implementation and readiness for deployment

-  Maintain compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements

- Advance continuous improvement initiatives using data-driven methodologies to optimize performance and efficiency.

 

 

Required

- Educational Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Automation & Controls, Electrical Engineering, Technical certifications or related engineering.

- Industry Experience: Demonstrated experience 5-8 years in manufacturing/industrial process automation within regulated manufacturing facilities

- Demonstrate strong expertise in automation principles, robotics, and control systems; apply advanced problem-solving techniques and analytical methods

- Communicate complex technical concepts effectively and maintain precise documentation.

- Utilize statistical tools and data visualization for decision-making; manage scope, risks, and priorities in dynamic environments

- Institutionalize standards and continuous improvement practices

- Collaborate across functions to ensure integration and operational readiness

Soft Skills:

- Strong leadership, technical writing, and communication/presentation skills.

- Microsoft Office Proficiency: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Python, SQL etc.

- Change Control and Validation: Experience in change control, non-conformance, corrective and preventative actions, and validation practices in a manufacturing environment.

- Stakeholder Management: Ability to manage relationships with stakeholders and collaborate with teams from different departments.

Strong communication skills


Technical Skills:

- Knowledge of programming and troubleshooting PLC & HMI.

- Network Technologies: Familiarity with TCP/IP, Routing, Switching, Network IDS/IPS, Active Directory, Domain Integration, and Firewalls.

- Vision Systems & Machine Learning for Automated Production Inspections & API Integration 

 


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Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

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If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Jabil.com/Careers site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an e-mail to [email protected] with the nature of your request and contact information. Please do not direct any other general employment related questions to this e-mail. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.

 

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