Jr. Automation Engineer

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.