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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Jr Automation Engineer to support automation design, implementation, testing, and maintenance across manufacturing and office environments. This role offers hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, sensors/actuators, and basic control strategies while working under senior engineering guidance.

• Support analysis of existing processes and identify opportunities for automation
• Assist in the design and development of automated systems (hardware, software, controls)
• Document automation requirements and contribute to project timelines and resource tracking
• Help select, integrate, and test sensors, actuators, controllers, and related software tools
• Assist in implementation of control strategies and algorithms to improve performance and safety
• Program, configure, and troubleshoot PLCs and HMIs under supervision
• Conduct testing, validation, and data collection to ensure system reliability and quality
• Provide basic technical support and troubleshooting with maintenance and operations teams
• Support commissioning, startup, and integration of automated systems into production
• Maintain accurate documentation (system specs, user manuals, change logs)
• Follow applicable safety standards, codes, and regulations
• Stay current with automation technologies and industry best practices

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or related field
• 0–2 years of automation experience (including internships, co‑ops, academic projects)
• Basic familiarity with PLCs, embedded systems, robotics, and industrial networks (e.g., Ethernet/IP)
• Experience or coursework with SCADA/HMI systems and basic CAD tools (SolidWorks, Autodesk Fusion 360)
• Strong organizational skills, learning agility, teamwork, and problem‑solving ability
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Good hand dexterity and visual aptitude
• Ability to work in office and manufacturing settings with moderate noise exposure

Estimated salary: $86,745 per year (estimated)

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Preferred / Nice‑to‑Have

• Practical exposure to PLC programming and HMI configuration
• Experience assisting with system commissioning or validation
• Any hands-on projects involving robotics, embedded systems, or industrial communications

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Work Environment

• Onsite work in manufacturing and office settings (Miami Lakes, FL)
• Occasional collaboration across cross‑functional teams (operations, maintenance, vendors)
• Standard safety protocols and PPE for manufacturing environments

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About the Employer

Confidential Client is a leading manufacturer of medical devices located in Miami Lakes, FL. This role is a great fit for early-career engineers who want practical automation experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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