CareerPlan

Jr. Automation Engineer

USAFull-time$100k–$120k2026-10-22 → 2026-10-23
On-siteNo visa sponsorship

Core

Programming, troubleshooting, and maintaining industrial PLC systems, electrical controls, sensors, and drives to improve equipment performance and reduce downtime in heavy manufacturing.

Role type

Junior IC automation engineer (industrial manufacturing)

Builds

Industrial automation systems and controls for large-scale manufacturing equipment

Domain

Industrial manufacturing / Automation controls

Required skills

PLC programming and troubleshooting, industrial electrical controls, sensor integration, drive systems, HMI/SCADA troubleshooting, electrical schematic interpretation, root-cause analysis, equipment commissioning

Preferred skills

Siemens and/or Allen-Bradley PLC systems, HMI/SCADA systems, large-scale manufacturing equipment support, controls upgrades

Technologies

PLC Hardware, HMI, SCADA, Siemens, Allen-Bradley

Responsibilities

Program, troubleshoot, modify, and maintain industrial PLC systems. Diagnose issues involving automation, electrical controls, sensors, and drives. Develop and adjust PLC logic to improve equipment performance. Troubleshoot and maintain HMI/SCADA systems. Support industrial equipment installations, automation upgrades, startup, and commissioning. Read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.

Seniority

Junior, hands-on IC