Jabil is a global manufacturing and supply chain solutions company that designs, engineers, and builds products for other brands, including electronic circuit board assemblies and complete systems. It serves industries such as automotive, healthcare, data centers, semiconductors, and telecommunications. Jabil operates more than 100 sites in over 25 countries, including manufacturing operations in Malaysia.

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 SUMMARYThe Principal Automation Engineer, Material Handling &amp; Warehouse Automation, Regional is responsible for driving the execution, deployment, and improvement of warehouse and production-connected material handling automation solutions across multiple North America EMS sites. This role supports material flow to and from production through scalable warehouse and intralogistics solutions, while working closely with site teams, third-party suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure successful implementation and sustainment.This role supports both New Product Introduction (NPI) and New Automation Asset Introduction. Although the role is not intended to formally own site projects, the individual must be fully capable of planning, structuring, and driving execution through site teams and external partners.This is not a strategy ownership role and it is not an internal equipment design role. The position is focused on execution, mentoring, supplier coordination, and consistent deployment of supplier-based warehouse and material handling automation solutions within a regional automation framework.Operational Unit Focus - JDASThis role will support the JDAS operational unit and must understand the warehouse, material flow, and operational requirements associated with JDAS facilities.The role should focus on automation solutions that support: <ul> <li>inbound warehouse flow</li><li>storage and retrieval</li><li>staging and kitting</li><li>line-side delivery</li><li>production-connected material movement</li><li>outbound handling where applicable</li></ul> The role should understand environments where: <ul> <li>warehouse automation and manufacturing flow must remain tightly coordinated</li><li>compliance, security, and operational discipline may impose additional requirements on implementation and sustainment</li><li>supplier interaction and system deployment may require more formal controls than in a standard manufacturing environment</li></ul> Must be able to meet facility-specific compliance and security requirements, including eligibility to support work within ITAR-controlled environments where applicable.Experience in environments requiring adherence to: <ul> <li>ITAR and export-control restrictions</li><li>controlled access requirements</li><li>compliance-sensitive manufacturing practices</li><li>formal documentation and operational discipline</li></ul> is preferred.The role must work closely with warehouse, facilities, industrial engineering, manufacturing, and General Automation teams to ensure that warehouse and material handling automation solutions are executed in a manner that supports both operational performance and facility-specific compliance requirements.CORE ROLE DEFINITION <ul> <li>This role must be capable of leading, structuring, and driving execution through site teams and suppliers.</li><li>This role provides regional technical leadership for warehouse and material handling automation deployment and sustainment.</li><li>This role works closely with the Sr. Manager of Automation to align execution with regional priorities and provide input to strategy, while strategy ownership remains with regional leadership.</li><li>This role is a mentor, trainer, and capability builder across the region.</li><li>This role works closely with the General Automation team, recognizing that material handling and warehouse automation must integrate directly into production operations.</li></ul> ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESRegional Execution Leadership <ul> <li>Drive execution of material handling and warehouse automation initiatives across multiple North America EMS sites.</li><li>Support sites in prioritizing opportunities, structuring work, managing execution, and stabilizing deployed systems.</li><li>Ensure implementation aligns with regional expectations, standards, and scalable approaches.</li></ul> New Product Introduction (NPI) Support <ul> <li>Support site teams in aligning warehouse and material flow strategies with new product requirements.</li><li>Evaluate the impact of new products on material flow, storage, staging, line-side delivery, and outbound processes.</li><li>Ensure warehouse and material handling processes are ready to support production needs during product launch.</li></ul> New Automation Asset Introduction <ul> <li>Guide and support deployment of new automation systems, including:</li><li>requirements alignment</li><li>supplier engagement</li><li>technical evaluation</li><li>quotation and proposal review</li><li>installation</li><li>startup</li><li>ramp</li><li>validation and handoff</li><li>Ensure deployed systems meet throughput, reliability, accuracy, safety, and operational expectations.</li></ul> Project Execution Capability <ul> <li>Be fully capable of independently running automation projects, including:</li><li>planning and structuring work</li><li>task and issue tracking</li><li>stakeholder alignment</li><li>supplier coordination</li><li>execution follow-up</li><li>risk and escalation management</li><li>Apply this project capability to guide and support site teams, even when formal project ownership remains at the site.</li></ul> Supplier and Integrator Leadership <ul> <li>Act as a primary technical interface with:</li><li>third-party automation integrators</li><li>AMR / AGV / FMR suppliers</li><li>warehouse automation suppliers</li><li>infrastructure and software solution providers</li><li>Lead technical discussions, solution alignment, issue resolution, and performance reviews with suppliers.</li></ul> Warehouse and Production Integration <ul> <li>Ensure strong alignment between warehouse automation systems and production operations.</li><li>Work closely with site warehouse teams, facilities, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, and General Automation engineers.</li><li>Reinforce that warehouse automation is not separate from manufacturing execution and must integrate cleanly into production material flow.</li></ul> Mentoring, Training, and Capability Building <ul> <li>Mentor facility-level automation engineers and technical resources across the region.</li><li>Provide training and guidance on:</li><li>warehouse and material handling automation concepts</li><li>supplier engagement and technical reviews</li><li>structured execution discipline</li><li>troubleshooting approaches</li><li>standard methods and lessons learned</li><li>Help build sustainable capability across sites rather than creating dependency on one person.</li></ul> Continuous Improvement <ul> <li>Drive improvement initiatives across the region related to:</li><li>material flow efficiency</li><li>labor reduction</li><li>throughput improvement</li><li>delivery performance</li><li>storage optimization</li><li>system reliability</li><li>operational scalability</li><li>Identify and replicate successful solutions where appropriate.</li></ul> JOB QUALIFICATIONS <ul> <li>Strong experience in material handling, warehouse automation, and intralogistics systems.</li><li>Strong understanding of:</li><li>warehouse operations and terminology</li><li>material flow in manufacturing environments</li><li>AMR / AGV / FMR systems</li><li>storage systems such as ASRS, VLM, and rack systems</li><li>warehouse software interfaces such as WMS and fleet management systems</li><li>Strong ability to:</li><li>translate operational needs into practical technical solutions</li><li>work effectively with third-party integrators and suppliers</li><li>guide cross-functional execution across warehouse, IE, facilities, and manufacturing teams</li><li>communicate clearly with site teams, customers, suppliers, and leadership</li><li>Strong project execution capability and program leadership discipline.</li><li>Strong troubleshooting capability and continuous improvement mindset.</li><li>Working understanding of manufacturing automation environments and production system interfaces.</li><li>Ability to mentor others and raise capability across multiple sites.</li></ul> EDUCATION &amp; EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS <ul> <li>Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.</li><li>12+ years of experience in:</li><li>warehouse automation</li><li>material handling systems</li><li>manufacturing environments</li><li>third-party supplier and integrator execution models</li><li>Demonstrated experience:</li><li>driving automation deployment or multi-site implementation</li><li>supporting startup, ramp, troubleshooting, and sustainment</li><li>working across cross-functional technical and operational teams</li><li>leading execution without relying on formal direct ownership of every task</li></ul> ADDITIONAL ROLE EXPECTATIONS <ul> <li>Work closely with the Regional Automation Team to support regional execution priorities, standard methods, and scalable deployment approaches.</li><li>Follow the Global Automation Process for New Automation Asset Delivery, including:</li><li>requirements definition and alignment</li><li>supplier engagement</li><li>deployment and startup support</li><li>validation and handoff discipline</li><li>Support:</li><li>New Product Introduction (NPI)</li><li>New Automation Asset Introduction</li><li>continuous improvement and sustainment</li><li>Work closely with the General Automation team to ensure warehouse and material handling solutions integrate effectively into production operations.</li><li>Operate in a multi-site, matrixed environment with strong collaboration across technical and operational functions.</li></ul> The pay range for this role is $126,100 - $227,000. Job-related, non-discriminatory factors used to determine the actual offered rate include qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity. The anticipated close date of this job requisition is: .As part of the total rewards package, this position is eligible for a short-term incentive based on performance. In addition, Jabil offers benefits to enhance your health, wealth and resilient self. These include medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; 401(k) retirement plan and employee stock purchase plan; and paid time off.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. <h2>Accessibility Accommodation</h2>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.#whereyoubelong#AWorldofPossibilities

Principal Automation Engineer, Material Handling & Warehouse Automation

AtJabil (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.How will you make an impact? <ul> <li>We are looking for a&nbsp;**Principal</li></ul> ElectricalDesignEngineer, LiquidCooling (RackIntegrationSolutions) within theIntelligentInfrastructureSegment** to drive electrical and power solutions for high-performance computing systems. <ul> <li>As a</li></ul> PrincipalElectricalDesignEngineer, LiquidCooling, you will be expected to demonstrate a level of expertise in a particular area that matches or exceeds the expertise of customers. <ul> <li>You will consult on system architecture, assess technical requirements and competencies needed during quoting and oversee design progressions during product developments.</li></ul><ul> <li>You will mentor and lead others in the organization to build team members design capability.</li></ul><ul> <li>Collaboration with cross-functional teams, customers, and global vendors is essential to align electrical architecture with overall system design and international standards.</li></ul> What will you do? <ul> <li>Lead the end-to-end integration and testing of rack electrical solutions, including high/low voltage systems (AC/DC), uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), and power distribution units (PDUs) in varying form factors and product lines.</li></ul><ul> <li>Participate in customer engagements and site visits to understand and document deployment constraints and gather feedback for design improvements.</li></ul><ul> <li>Build accurate rack power budgets and model electrical capacity for both current and future high‑density server or switch configurations.</li></ul><ul> <li>Manage relationships with electrical/power component vendors to build out a robust partner ecosystem consisting of</li></ul> PSUs, PDUs, bus bars, power shelves, and high voltage equipment. <ul> <li>Ensure all rack designs meet safety and certification requirements such as</li></ul> NEC/NFPA, IEEE, andUL/IEC. <ul> <li>Design, review, or integrate rack</li></ul> PDUs and power‑distribution components, including breaker configurations, metering, and load‑balancing features. <ul> <li>Perform detailed failure‑mode analysis, including</li></ul> FMEA and root‑cause investigations for electrical defects or field issues. <ul> <li>Define, validate, and improve factory electrical test strategies, including continuity testing, sequencing, load testing, and safety verification.</li></ul><ul> <li>Be highly proficient in developing, updating, and interpreting electrical one‑line diagrams for rack‑level and row‑level power architectures, ensuring accurate representation of power flow, grounding, redundancy, and protection devices.</li></ul><ul> <li>Collaborate with</li></ul> Architects/Compliance/Reliability and global vendors to align electrical architectures with total system design and international data center/power standards (e.g., OCP, ASHRAE, ANSI, TIA-942). <ul> <li>Develop and maintain design documentation including</li></ul> BOMs, specifications, test plans, and engineering change orders (ECOs). <ul> <li>Conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions for electrical failures or field issues.</li></ul><ul> <li>May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.</li></ul> How will you get here?Education: <ul> <li>Bachelor’s</li></ul> Degree inElectricalEngineering, SystemsEngineering, or related field is requiredExperience: <ul> <li>Minimum of 7+&nbsp;years of experience in electrical systems integration</li></ul><ul> <li>3+ years of specific experience in rack-scale electrical/power design and analysis</li></ul><ul> <li>Strong understanding of electrical systems, integration strategies, and large-scale program management</li></ul><ul> <li>Familiarity with server design (EIA-310, OCP/ORV3), 48V DC busbar connections, power plugs/receptacles, and power cable routing.</li></ul><ul> <li>Proficiency in electrical tools and simulations (e.g. AutoCAD, Ansys, PSpice, SCADA, DCIM, etc.)</li></ul><ul> <li>Hands-on experience with electrical safety tests such as hi-pot, ground-bond, leakage current, and continuity checks.</li></ul><ul> <li>Writing and updating work instructions, assembly diagrams, test plans, and electrical schematics based on hands‑on build results.</li></ul><ul> <li>Excellent</li></ul> English communication skills (verbal and written) with strong technical leadership capabilitiesKnowledge, Skills, Abilities: <ul> <li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills</li></ul><ul> <li>Creative, self-motivated, accountable, and team-oriented</li></ul><ul> <li>Able to work independently with minimal oversight</li></ul><ul> <li>Capable of assessing projects, articulating risks, and developing project milestones</li></ul><ul> <li>Skilled in writing reports, business correspondence, and procedural guides</li></ul><ul> <li>Effective at presenting information and responding to management and customers</li></ul><ul> <li>Capable of influencing others and sharing best practices</li></ul><ul> <li>Familiar with stage-gate processes in project lifecycle management (PLCM)</li></ul><ul> <li>Ability to travel both domestically and internationally up to 30%</li></ul> **PreferredQualifications:** <ul> <li>Master’s</li></ul> Degree inElectricalEngineering, SystemsEngineering or related field is preferred <ul> <li>Experience designing electrical power systems for data centers, telecom, or industrial power/cooling products.</li></ul><ul> <li>Provide technical leadership by establishing long‑term electrical design standards, documentation, and best practices for rack engineering teams.</li></ul><ul> <li>Translate one‑line diagrams into factory‑ready build documentation ensuring manufacturing teams can safely and consistently execute the electrical design during prototype builds and production ramp.</li></ul><ul> <li>Active</li></ul> ProfessionalEngineer (PE) license preferred. <ul> <li>Generate cable layouts to minimize</li></ul> EMI/EMC issues in dense computing environments. <ul> <li>Hands-on experience with prototype fabrication and testing; experience working with global suppliers and contract manufacturers a plus.</li></ul> **AboutJabil’sIntelligentInfrastructureGroup:** <ul> <li>Headquartered in</li></ul> Austin, TX, with a flagship facility located nearTheDomain and theAustinFC stadium <ul> <li>Growing rapidly, with a team of more than 100 employees in</li></ul> Austin (500+ worldwide) and significant expansion planned through 2026 <ul> <li>Generated over $12 billion in</li></ul> FY25 revenue, driven largely by partnerships with major hyperscale customers <ul> <li>Delivers cutting‑edge engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions that power the world's</li></ul> AI infrastructure and global data center ecosystems**WhatCanJabilOfferYou?**Along with growth, stability, and the opportunity to be challenged, Jabil offers a competitive benefits package that includes: <ul> <li>Medical, Dental, Prescription</li></ul> Drug, andVisionInsurance withHRA andHSA options <ul> <li>401K Match</li></ul><ul> <li>Employee</li></ul> StockPurchasePlan <ul> <li>Paid</li></ul> TimeOff <ul> <li>Tuition</li></ul> Reimbursement <ul> <li>Life, AD&amp;D, and</li></ul> DisabilityInsurance <ul> <li>Commuter</li></ul> Benefits <ul> <li>Employee</li></ul> AssistanceProgram <ul> <li>Pet</li></ul> Insurance <ul> <li>Adoption</li></ul> Assistance <ul> <li>Annual</li></ul> MeritIncreases <ul> <li>Community</li></ul> VolunteerOpportunitiesThe pay range for this role is $132,400-$238,400. Job-related, non-discriminatory factors used to determine the actual offered rate include qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity. The anticipated close date of this job requisition is: August 09, 2026.As part of the total rewards package, this position is eligible for a short-term incentive based on performance. In addition, Jabil offers benefits to enhance your health, wealth, and resilient self. These include medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; paid time off accruing at a rate of 3.07 hours during your first year of employment; 4 weeks of paid parental leave; in 2026, 11 company-paid holidays (9 fixed holidays and 2 optional floating holidays), subject to change yearly; 401(k) retirement plan; and employee stock purchase plan.BE AWARE OF FRAUD: When applying for a job atJabil 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 theJabil 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 theFederalBureau ofInvestigations internet crime hotline (www.ic3.gov), theFederalTradeCommission 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. <h2>**Accessibility</h2>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 accessJabil.com/Careers site as a result of your disability. 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