Automation Engineer - SMT

Auburn Hills

Thursday, 28 May 2026

The purpose of the job is to lead the design and execution of automation engineering projects in the area of expertise, e.g., mechanical, electrical, electronics, software application. The Lead Automation Design Engineer leads and oversees the work of a team of design engineers to ensure project requirements, specification, plan, design and installation are achieved. 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 Senior Manager of Automation in design of automation equipment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Leads and oversees the work of a group of Automation Design Engineers. - Reviews and approves design drawings, user manual and installation manual. - Works closely with Project Manager/ Engineer to meet project time line and budget. - Leads the team in review, understanding and interpretation of requirements to ensure all specifications are integrated into the design of automation equipment. - Leads design engineers in review of design and manufacturability of design. - Ensures all engineering times are logged into JP 2 and correspondent to the projects - May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. JOB QUALIFICATIONSKNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS - Expert knowledge in the mechanical/electronics/electrical/software application engineering. - Expert knowledge in the EMS industries. - Expert knowledge in automation design and installation. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS - B. Sc. in Mechanical or Electronics/ Electrical Engineering - Minimum 8-10 years of working experiences in automation equipment design and installation - Or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience. 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 ( 3.gov), the Federal Trade Commission identity theft hotline ( and/or your local police department. Any scam job listings should be reported to whatever website it was posted in.

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