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Automation Engineer

Jabil
Salt Lake, UT Full Time
POSTED ON 6/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/3/2026
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 Profile Title

Automation Engineer

Location/ Division Specific Information

Salt Lake City, Grantsville I Automation

How will you make an impact?

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

What will you do?

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

Education

  • B.Sc. in Mechanical or Electronics/Electrical Engineering.

Experience

  • Minimum 5- 7 years experiences in automation equipment design and installation OR an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

  • Advanced knowledge of mechanical/electronics/electrical/software application engineering.
  • Advanced knowledge of EMS industries.
  • Advanced knowledge of automation equipment assembly and installation.

What Can Jabil Offer You?

Along with growth, stability, and the opportunity to be challenged, Jabil offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

  • Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options
  • 401K Match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Pet Insurance
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Annual Merit Increases
  • Community Volunteer Opportunities

BE AWARE OF FRAUD: When applying for a job at Jabil you will be contacted via correspondence through our official job portal with a jabil.com e-mail address; direct phone call from a member of the Jabil team; or direct e-mail with a jabil.com e-mail address. Jabil does not request payments for interviews or at any other point during the hiring process. Jabil will not ask for your personal identifying information such as a social security number, birth certificate, financial institution, driver’s license number or passport information over the phone or via e-mail. If you believe you are a victim of identity theft, contact the Federal Bureau of Investigations internet crime hotline (www.ic3.gov), the Federal Trade Commission identity theft hotline (www.identitytheft.gov) and/or your local police department. Any scam job listings should be reported to whatever website it was posted in.

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.

Accessibility Accommodation

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 Always_Accessible@Jabil.com or calling 727-803-7988 with the nature of your request and contact information. Please do not direct any other general employment related questions to this e-mail or phone number. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.

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