Lead Engineer – Automation Engineering

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🌐 Hungary, Poland, +2 more countries – Remote

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⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🤖 QA Automation Engineer

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Jabil

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1966

🚘 Automotive

🎖️ Defense

🏥 Healthcare

Automotive • Defense • Healthcare

Jabil is a leading business-to-business (B2B) company providing engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and design services. With over 50 years of experience, Jabil partners with some of the world's top brands to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. The company operates over 100 locations globally, emphasizing sustainability and community involvement as part of its core values. Jabil is committed to supporting its workforce with diverse and inclusive opportunities and fostering professional growth and innovation. The company is recognized globally for its excellence and commitment to minimizing environmental impact while building vibrant communities.

📋 Description

• Lead the design, development, implementation, validation, and continuous improvement of automation systems for Inventory Control processes • Optimize material handling and material flow across manufacturing and warehouse operations using AMRs, AGVs, AGFs, and autonomous material movement technologies • Drive automation projects from concept through deployment, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives • Develop advanced automation solutions using PLCs, robotics, SCADA systems, HMIs, motion control systems, machine vision technologies, and Autonomous Mobile Robots • Collaborate with Inventory Control, Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Quality, R&D, and Operations teams • Integrate automation systems with MES, ERP SAP platforms, and other factory systems • Conduct technical risk assessments and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements • Lead troubleshooting, root cause investigations, and corrective and preventive actions • Provide technical leadership, coaching, and mentorship to automation engineering team members • Develop and maintain technical documentation, system architecture, validation protocols, operating procedures, and training materials • Evaluate emerging technologies and industry best practices to support continuous innovation and operational excellence

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline • Minimum 7 years of experience in Automation Engineering, including at least 3 years in a senior or lead engineering capacity • Experience within semiconductor, electronics, integrated circuit, or highly automated manufacturing environments • Proven expertise with PLC platforms such as Siemens, Rockwell, Allen-Bradley, or equivalent • Experience with SCADA, HMI, industrial robotics, machine vision, and process control systems • Strong programming skills in automation-related languages such as Structured Text, Ladder Logic, Python, C++, or similar • Knowledge of industrial communication protocols including Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, Profibus, and OPC • Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing operations and complex automated systems • Strong analytical, project management, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within multicultural and cross-functional teams • Ability to travel occasionally across the region and other Jabil locations

🏖️ Benefits

• Annual performance-based bonus program • Comprehensive private medical insurance • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Career development and internal mobility opportunities within a global organization • Access to technical training, certifications, and continuous learning programs • Participation in international and cross-functional projects • A collaborative and inclusive working environment • Recognition and employee reward programs • Opportunity to contribute to innovative technologies that shape the future of advanced manufacturing