Automation Engineer (Electrical, PLC, Vision)

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of the job is to design automation engineering projects in the area of assignment, e.g., mechanical, electrical, electronics, software application. The Automation Design Engineer II reviews and analyzes project requirements, specification, plan, design and installation. Position is responsible for design of automation equipment to ensure stipulated specification and requirements are met, and delivered within budget and on time. Position supports Lead Engineer of respective area in design of automation equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Designs automation equipment in respective areas of expertise, e.g., Mechanical, Electronics, Electrical, or Software Application.
·         Works closely with Project Manager/Engineer to meet project time line and within budget.
·         Reviews, understands and interprets requirements/specification accurately for integration into design of equipment.
·         Ensures design for manufacturability.
·         Acts as liaison with internal and/or external Assemblers/manufacturer of equipment to ensure all parts are manufactured to the design.

·         Generates design drawings, installation manual, and user manual.

·         Develop PLC programs (e.g., Mitsubishi/Omron, etc.)

·         Design and program HMI panel screens

·         Implement machine logic, interlocks, safety (Safety PLCs, light curtains, E-stop interlocks) following Jabil/industrial safety standards.

·         Configure fieldbus networks (EtherCAT, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP) to communicate with drives, valves, and remote I/O.

·         Debug and optimize control systems

·         Support commissioning
·         Ensures all engineering times are logged into tracking system correspondent to the projects.
·         May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

·         Experienced functional knowledge of mechanical/electronics/electrical/software application engineering.
·         Experienced functional knowledge of EMS industries.
·         Experienced functional knowledge of automation equipment assembly and installation.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

·         B.Sc. in Mechanical or Electronics/Electrical Engineering.
·         Minimum 3-5 years of working experiences in automation equipment design and installation.
·         Or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.

Additional Job Description

Design, develop, and troubleshoot software applications (C# and .NET).

Develops vision inspection (AOI), alignment, and guidance systems.

Integrate automated lines with plant-level manufacturing systems (MES, SFM, etc)

Implement communication protocols (OPC UA, MQTT, TCP/IP) to stream machine data upward.

Support digital factory initiatives.