Manufacturing Automation Engineer II
Asheville, NC - USA
Job Summary
Job Summary
Manufacturing Automation Engineer II is responsible for the design implementation integration and support of automated production systems within a high-volume electronics manufacturing environment. This role is highly hands-on and focused on supporting day-to-day production operations improving equipment performance and deploying automation solutions to enhance safety quality and throughput.
Shift: Day Shift
Responsibilities
Provide direct support to production lines resolving equipment and automation issues to minimize downtime
Perform root cause analysis on equipment failures and implement corrective actions (QRQC/ 8D)
Troubleshoot PLCs HMIs robotics vision systems and electrical/mechanical subsystems
Support shift teams during escalations to ensure rapid recovery of production lines
Identify opportunities to improve cycle time yield and equipment reliability
Analyze process data to drive OEE improvements and eliminate recurring issues
Implement poka-yoke error-proofing and process standardization
Support cost reduction initiatives through automation and process redesign
Ensure adherence to safety EHS and Jabil engineering standards throughout all projects
Develop and maintain technical documentation including schematics SOPs and maintenance procedures
Ensure all equipment complies with safety standards (LOTO guarding risk assessments)
Support audits and ensure proper change management practices are followed
Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering Mechatronics Mechanical Engineering or related field
Experience in automation within a manufacturing or production environment (electronics manufacturing preferred)
Technical Skills:
Strong knowledge of: PLC programming HMI development (FactoryTalk or equivalent) Vision systems (Cognex or similar) and Industrial controls sensors and actuators
Hands-on troubleshooting experience with automated equipment
Experience with robotics conveyors and assembly/test automation
Familiarity with MES integration and data collection systems
Experience supporting high-mix high-volume manufacturing environments
Knowledge of lean manufacturing 3M analysis (Man/Machine/Method) and OEE improvement
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