About Jacobs Automation

Mission

To develop and apply automation technologies that improve our customers' competitive position.

President - Keith Jacobs

Keith brings 20 years of engineering and leadership experience in the packaging, aerospace and software industries to his role as President of Jacobs Automation. Prior to founding Jacobs Automation in 2002, he was the Director of R&D at RA Jones & Co., a leading supplier of packaging machinery. He joined Jones from International Paper, where he spent 6 years in the Aseptic Packaging Machinery business. In his last three years there, he led the Advanced Development team. Keith started his career at GE Aircraft Engines. He gained experience there in a variety of technical positions, covering engineering, manufacturing, factory test and field support. During his college years, he worked as a software engineer.

Keith has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from MIT. He is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Ohio.

Keith has worked in the field of Linear Motors since 1996 and is a named inventor on several important patents in the field.