Automation Engineer

Gables Engineering, Inc.; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Company 401(k) with match

HEICO Equity Builder program

On-site gym

Employee assistance program

Paid time off and company events

Job summary

Gables Engineering, based in Coral Gables, FL, is seeking an Automation Engineer I to design, build, and program fixtures that verify our avionics assemblies on the production floor.

This entry-level role reports to the Director of Automation Engineering and offers hands-on growth.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Automation/Manufacturing Engineering.
• 0-3 years of relevant experience; internships or co-ops in test fixture, automation, or electromechanical projects are welcome.
• Basic soldering and hand-tool skills, and comfort building and wiring fixtures yourself.
• Working knowledge of electrical schematics and the ability to turn one into a working test setup.
• Familiarity with data acquisition hardware and basic instruments (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies).
• Familiarity with CAD software such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD.
• Strong written documentation habits.
• Willingness to spend time on the production floor regularly, not just at a desk.

Responsibilities

• Design and build electrical/mechanical test fixtures for functional, in‑circuit, and burn‑in testing, based on product schematics and engineering specifications.
• Select and wire interface hardware, including connectors, relays, switches, pneumatics, and sensors.
• Write and debug test scripts and control software (primarily LabVIEW) to run fixtures and record pass/fail results.
• Prototype each fixture and test it against known‑good and known‑bad units until results are repeatable.
• Work with the machine shop or outside vendors on machined or fabricated parts.
• Prepare fixture documentation, including bills of materials, wiring diagrams, and operating instructions.
• Train test technicians and production operators to set up, run, and troubleshoot new fixtures.
• Respond to fixture issues on the production floor and get fixtures back in service quickly.
• Maintain calibration, preventive maintenance, and spare parts for assigned fixtures.
• Find manual test or inspection steps that could be automated, and propose projects to reduce cycle time and errors.
• Review new product designs with Engineering to flag features that would be hard or costly to test.

Skills

LabVIEW exposure

PLCs

Relay logic

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

BS degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Automation/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Data acquisition hardware

Job description

AUTOMATION ENGINEER I

At Gables Engineering, (a HEICO Company), we've been engineering the avionics systems pilots trust since 1946. We are looking for an Automation Engineer I to design, build, and program the test fixtures that verify our electronic and avionics assemblies on the production floor.

About Gables Engineering:

Founded in 1946, Gables Engineering is a leader in avionics controls and advanced cockpit solutions. Based in Coral Gables, FL, and a proud HEICO Company, we partner with airlines and OEMs worldwide to deliver tailored, next-generation avionics technology.

What You'll Do:

This is an entry-level, hands‑on role. Reporting to the Director of Automation Engineering and guided by senior engineers, you'll own fixture projects from concept through deployment: designing them, building and wiring them yourself, writing the software that runs them, and training the technicians who use them. It's a great way to grow into broader automation and control system work.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and build electrical/mechanical test fixtures for functional, in‑circuit, and burn‑in testing, based on product schematics and engineering specifications
• Select and wire interface hardware, including connectors, relays, switches, pneumatics, and sensors
• Write and debug test scripts and control software (primarily LabVIEW) to run fixtures and record pass/fail results
• Prototype each fixture and test it against known‑good and known‑bad units until results are repeatable
• Work with the machine shop or outside vendors on machined or fabricated parts
• Prepare fixture documentation, including bills of materials, wiring diagrams, and operating instructions
• Train test technicians and production operators to set up, run, and troubleshoot new fixtures
• Respond to fixture issues on the production floor and get fixtures back in service quickly
• Maintain calibration, preventive maintenance, and spare parts for assigned fixtures
• Find manual test or inspection steps that could be automated, and propose projects to reduce cycle time and errors
• Review new product designs with Engineering to flag features that would be hard or costly to test

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Exposure to LabVIEW, PLCs, or relay logic through coursework, projects, or work
• Experience in electronics manufacturing or assembly environments
• Aerospace or avionics exposure
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Why join Gables Engineering?

Vertical Integration:

We are highly vertically integrated. We control our entire value chain, giving us faster design‑to‑production cycles so we can show customers real solutions and adapt quickly to their needs.

Real Impact:

The work you do here doesn't sit in a lab. It flies in real cockpits, on real aircraft, around the world.

HEICO Backing:

The stability of a major global aerospace leader, with the agility of a close‑knit team.

Nearly 80 Years Strong:

Founded in 1946, Gables Engineering has spent nearly eight decades earning a reputation for precision, reliability, and innovation in avionics.

Excellent Benefits Package:

We take care of our team, because great work deserves great benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with a generous employer contribution toward your premium
• Company-paid basic life, AD&D, short‑term, and long‑term disability coverage
• 401(k) with a 100% company match up to 6%, plus an annual discretionary Equity Builder contribution in HEICO stock
• Free access to our on‑site gym, the Gables Sportatorium, with locker rooms and showers
• Employee Assistance Program, legal plan, ID theft protection, and a veterinary discount program
• Generous PTO and regular company events

Gables Engineering is a drug free workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. D/V

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Automation/Manufacturing Engineering
• 0-3 years of relevant experience; internships or co‑ops in test fixture, automation, or electromechanical projects are welcome
• Basic soldering and hand‑tool skills, and comfort building and wiring fixtures yourself
• Working knowledge of electrical schematics and the ability to turn one into a working test setup
• Familiarity with data acquisition hardware and basic instruments (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies)
• Familiarity with CAD software such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD
• Strong written documentation habits
• Willingness to spend time on the production floor regularly, not just at a desk