Junior Automation Engineer – Industrial Manufacturing

Location: Huntsville, AL
Salary: $100,000–$120,000 Annually
Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Benefits: Full Benefits | Relocation Assistance Available

Position Overview

An established industrial manufacturing organization is seeking a Junior Automation Engineer to support industrial automation, electrical controls, and large-scale manufacturing equipment.

This hands-on engineering position focuses on PLC programming, troubleshooting, equipment reliability, and automation system improvements in a heavy manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has a strong electrical engineering background, practical PLC programming experience, and the ability to troubleshoot complex industrial machinery while working closely with maintenance, production, and engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Program, troubleshoot, modify, and maintain industrial PLC systems.
• Diagnose automation, electrical control, sensor, and drive-related equipment issues.
• Develop and modify PLC logic to improve equipment performance and minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot and maintain HMI/SCADA systems.
• Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to identify equipment failures and implement corrective solutions.
• Support industrial equipment installations, automation upgrades, startup, and commissioning.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Document control system modifications, troubleshooting procedures, and equipment improvements.
• Improve manufacturing equipment reliability and production efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• 2–4 years of hands-on industrial manufacturing, automation, or controls engineering experience, including at least 2 years in industrial manufacturing.
• Experience working with large industrial machinery or heavy manufacturing equipment.
• Practical PLC programming, modification, and troubleshooting experience.
• Knowledge of industrial electrical controls, sensors, drives, and automated production equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Stable employment history demonstrating professional commitment.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience programming Siemens and/or Allen-Bradley PLC systems.
• Experience with HMI/SCADA troubleshooting and modifications.
• Background supporting large-scale manufacturing equipment and industrial automation systems.
• Experience with equipment commissioning, controls upgrades, and root-cause analysis.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary of $100,000–$120,000.
• Comprehensive employee benefits.
• Relocation assistance available.
• Opportunity to work with advanced industrial automation and large manufacturing equipment.
• Hands-on engineering responsibilities with opportunities for technical development.