Entry Level Automation Engineer

Position Overview The Automation Engineer I ensures successful completion of both company and client objectives at the project level. The primary focus of the Automation Engineer I is to contribute to quality design, development, installation and fulfillment of processes and systems utilized for project execution. Primary Job Functions * Entry level design and development of automation systems within a team. * Tests, troubleshoots and provides solutions to technical problems. * Contributes to project design, development, testing, installation, commissioning, project closure and inspections/reporting. * Participates in the following project tasks: * Project Kickoff * System Design / Procurement * Programming / Configuration * FAT * SAT / Commissioning * Close-out Documentation * Contributes to overall compliance and quality of projects. * Manages time and expenses within allotted project budget. * Provides project level consultancy and client service. * Strong communication skills, especially during sensitive situations. Secondary Job Functions: * Maintains awareness of future opportunities at client facilities and informs management. Key Competencies * Leadership * Builds rapport, mentors and manages effective teams and work groups. Strong decision making skills, situational awareness and ability to perform under pressure. * Understands others and demonstrates cognitive and behavioral flexibility. (Emotional Intelligence) * Demonstrates and fosters maturity in judgment, ethics and integrity. * Functional * Business/Financial acumen. * High level of conflict resolution skills and the willingness to make difficult decisions specific to technology or resource needs. * Possesses an appreciation of business demands (schedule, scope, budget and client requirements). * Ability to analyze and evaluate work processes, work flow and budgets to maintain successful project delivery. * Demonstrates effective organizational, time management and planning skills. * Foundational * Demonstrates flexibility/adaptability in changing and challenging situations. * Demonstrates a passion for the business and its success * Clear and concise verbal and written communication. * Demonstrates a focus on c service and attention to detail. * Demonstrates a commitment to continuous personal, peer and process improvement. * Fosters positive energy, creativity and teamwork across all departments/locations with the goal of furthering the company values and to support the company mission. Requirements * Bachelor's Degree in Engineering. * Demonstrated interest and ability in computer programming or other similar technical systems. * Ability to solve problems logically and efficiently. * Valid driver's license. * Reliable personal transportation with valid liability insurance. * Fluent in verbal and written English. * Available for after-hour, weekend and holidays. * Available for overnight and extended travel. * Ability to bend, stoop, crawl, walk and push, pull or lift 50+lbs for an extended period.

Created: 2026-04-02