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# Lead Automation Project Engineer at Jabil

**Setup**
: Hybrid

**Location**
: Saint Petersburg, Florida

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: lead/mgmt

**Posted**
: Oct 2, 2026

## Description

Jabil is hiring a Lead Automation Project Engineer in St. Petersburg, Florida to develop automated assembly, test, and packaging systems. The role involves coordinating with equipment suppliers, specifying and purchasing tools and fixtures, leading automation quotations, developing user requirements and equipment specifications, qualifying custom or vendor equipment, training automation teams, and ensuring seamless handover to receiving-site teams. The position requires an engineering degree and extensive experience in electrical and mechanical analysis, FMEA and EHS risk assessments, PLC and robotic programming, healthcare and life-science automation, FDA-compliant project delivery, and continuous improvement. Telecommuting is permitted within commuting distance of the office, and domestic travel of 50–75% is required.

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