Automation Engineer I – Water & Industrial Controls

Badger Meter Inc; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Annual bonus

Health, vision, dental coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Badger Meter, Inc. in Melbourne, Florida, is seeking an Automation Engineer I to support the design, development, testing, and implementation of industrial automation and control systems for water applications.

This entry-level role offers hands-on experience with electrical controls, PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and field-based automation while you collaborate with senior engineers to deliver projects from design through commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Entry-level opportunity; internships and projects valued.
• Foundational knowledge of electrical circuits and automation.

Responsibilities

• Design, test, and implement automation systems for water-related applications.
• Develop electrical schematics and control-panel layouts.
• Assist with site assessments and commissioning.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and field teams.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Industrial automation

PLC/SCADA knowledge

CAD software

Analytical problem solving

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

BricsCAD

Job description

Badger Meter, Inc. in Melbourne, Florida, is seeking an Automation Engineer I to support the design, development, testing, and implementation of industrial automation and control systems for water applications.

This entry-level role offers hands-on experience with electrical controls, PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and field-based automation while you collaborate with senior engineers to deliver projects from design through commissioning.