Onsite Senior Manufacturing Controls Engineer

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About the role

  • Senior Manufacturing Controls Engineer leading automation test development at Jabil, providing technical leadership in PLC integration, HMI development, and validation methodologies.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development, review, and control of controls and test manufacturing documentation including I/O lists, PLC architecture diagrams, network topologies, sequence of operations, test scripts, validation plans, SOPs, and software revision control.
  • Conduct DFM and DFA reviews during NPI to ensure control systems and test architectures are optimized for manufacturability, serviceability, scalability, and repeatability.
  • Develop, maintain, and update PFMEA documentation and structured risk assessments for control system integration and automated test processes.
  • Architect and develop manufacturing test strategies including functional testing, interlock validation, automated sequence testing, and data capture methodologies.
  • Design and develop PLC-based and PC-based automated test solutions for electrical, mechanical, and system-level validation.
  • Define and standardize PLC programming structures, naming conventions, test logic sequencing, and revision control practices.
  • Lead integration and validation of PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, instrumentation, safety devices, and communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, BACnet, Profinet, etc.).
  • Develop and optimize commissioning and test processes including power-up validation, I/O verification, safety interlock testing, leak/pressure validation support, and automated functional performance checks.
  • Partner with Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, and Quality Engineering to ensure comprehensive test coverage and cross-functional system integration.
  • Develop automated data acquisition systems and ensure integration with MES and digital factory platforms for traceability and real-time performance monitoring.
  • Provide advanced hands-on troubleshooting support for PLC logic faults, automation sequencing errors, instrumentation failures, communication issues, and test script gaps.
  • Support FAT/SAT activities and customer validation events, ensuring test systems demonstrate reliability, repeatability, and compliance.
  • Ensure controlled software documentation, test script management, and ECN discipline throughout NPI, ramp, and sustaining production phases.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on test coverage enhancement, automation reliability, cycle time reduction, and defect prevention.
  • Serve as escalation point and technical mentor for junior controls engineers, test engineers, and automation technicians.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or related discipline.
  • Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, or manufacturing test development roles.
  • Demonstrated experience developing automated manufacturing test systems and PLC-based validation platforms.
  • Experience developing and maintaining PFMEA and automation/test risk mitigation documentation.
  • Strong experience with PLC platforms (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or equivalent).
  • Hands-on experience with industrial networking, VFD configuration, instrumentation integration, and safety circuit validation.
  • Experience developing structured test documentation including validation plans, coverage matrices, and standard work.
  • Working knowledge of applicable safety standards (e.g., NFPA 70E, UL, ISO safety standards).
  • Experience supporting NPI launches, production ramps, and sustaining operations.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options
  • 401K Match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Pet Insurance
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Annual Merit Increases
  • Community Volunteer Opportunities

Job title

Senior Manufacturing Controls Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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