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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.Jabil is seeking a Manufacturing Automation Engineer - Liquid Cooling to lead the design, deployment, integration, validation, and continuous improvement of automated production equipment used in the manufacture of liquid-cooled server and data center hardware platforms.\nThis position is onsite at our production and manufacturing facility in Florence, Kentucky (Suburb of Greater Cincinnati, Ohio). This is an onsite position. It is note remote. For the right candidate we can allow a relocation budget for someone who will need relocating to the Greater Cincinnati area for this role.\nThe ideal candidate has proven experience implementing robotics, automated assembly equipment, machine vision systems, PLC-controlled manufacturing systems, automated material handling systems, and production automation technologies within a high-volume manufacturing environment. This is a highly hands-on role requiring close collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality, Operations, Maintenance, and Automation partners to ensure successful equipment deployment and operational excellence.\n You will be part of a team that designs, analyzes, modifies, and integrates robotics, automation, technologies and processes related to equipment and tooling for applicability to programs and products. Develops, implements, and tests preventative maintenance plans, interim solutions for damaged and unsafe equipment, and tooling. Investigates and documents engineering changes and controls equipment and tooling configuration in accordance with standard operating procedures. Develops and recommends equipment reliability improvements through the application of reliability engineering tooling. \nWhom we are looking for\n We are seeking an engineer who is passionate about factory automation and manufacturing innovation. The ideal candidate has experience leading automation projects, integrating complex equipment into production environments, and improving equipment reliability and performance through data-driven continuous improvement.\nCandidates should be comfortable working on the factory floor, troubleshooting equipment, coordinating with equipment suppliers, and driving projects from concept through production implementation.\nKey Responsibilities\nDesign, implement, validate, and optimize manufacturing automation systems supporting liquid cooling assembly operations.\nOwn the full equipment lifecycle including specification development, supplier coordination, procurement support, FAT, SAT, commissioning, production launch, and sustaining support.\nDesign, analyze, modify, integrate, and validate robotics, automation systems, control systems, tooling, and manufacturing equipment.\nCoordinate factory readiness activities including equipment installation, utilities integration, production qualification, and operational handoff.\nDevelop validation strategies, qualification plans, and acceptance criteria for new automation equipment and manufacturing systems.\nCreate and execute equipment validation protocols and production readiness plans.\nSupport introduction of new manufacturing technologies related to liquid-cooled server systems and advanced compute platforms.\nLead root cause investigations for equipment failures and production issues using structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, DMAIC, Fishbone, and 5 Why analysis.\nDrive equipment reliability improvements through preventative maintenance strategies, predictive maintenance initiatives, and reliability engineering methodologies.\nCollaborate with equipment vendors to customize, improve, and optimize manufacturing solutions to meet production and quality requirements.\nDevelop and maintain equipment standards, operating procedures, maintenance plans, and technical documentation.\nImplement process monitoring solutions using sensors, controls, data collection systems, and automation technologies to improve operational visibility and equipment performance.\nAnalyze equipment performance data, downtime trends, yield metrics, and reliability indicators to identify improvement opportunities.\nSupport automation roadmap development and future-state manufacturing strategy.\nEnsure compliance with all safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in one of the following: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field of study.\n5+ years of experience in manufacturing automation, controls engineering, equipment engineering, robotics engineering, or advanced manufacturing engineering.\nExperience leading automation projects from concept through production implementation.\nExperience with equipment commissioning, validation, and production startup activities.\nStrong understanding of robotics, industrial automation systems, machine controls, industrial sensors, and manufacturing equipment integration.\nExperience conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions for equipment and process failures.\nExperience with statistical analysis, process improvement methodologies, and data-driven decision making.\nExcellent project management, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills.\nStrong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities within a manufacturing environment.\n Preferred Qualifications\nExperience with liquid cooling manufacturing systems.\nAutomated leak testing, pressure testing, coolant fill, flush, and purge systems.\nAutomated fluid handling equipment and cooling system assembly processes.\nExperience with robotics integration, machine vision systems, automated assembly equipment, and industrial control systems.\nPLC-controlled manufacturing equipment and automated material handling systems.\nFactory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).\nReliability engineering methodologies and predictive maintenance programs.\nNew Product Introduction (NPI) and production ramp activities.\nExperience manufacturing server, storage, networking, rack-level, or data center hardware products.\nAI infrastructure, GPU server platforms, or advanced compute manufacturing environments.\nThis role will be a key contributor in launching and scaling next-generation liquid cooling manufacturing technologies supporting the rapid growth of AI and high-performance computing infrastructure. You will have the opportunity to work with advanced automation technologies, lead major equipment deployments, and help build world-class manufacturing capabilities for some of the industry's most innovative data center and compute platforms.\nBE 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.\nAccessibility Accommodation\nIf 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  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. 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