Automation Engineer I - Water & Industrial Controls

Badger Meter, Inc.; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Badger Meter in Melbourne, FL is seeking an entry-level Automation Engineer I to join our team. You will support the design, development, testing, and implementation of industrial automation and control systems for water, wastewater, and stormwater applications.

This role offers hands-on experience with electrical controls, PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, control panels, and field-based automation, working alongside experienced professionals to build core engineering skills.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates or early-career professionals welcome to apply.
• Strong interest in electrical controls and automation.
• Basic knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, SCADA and control panels is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical schematics, control-panel layouts, and wiring diagrams using CAD software.
• Support control-system design, BOMs, and technical documentation.
• Apply foundational knowledge of electrical circuits and automation technologies.
• Participate in customer site visits when required.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI

SCADA

Electrical schematics

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Badger Meter in Melbourne, FL is seeking an entry-level Automation Engineer I to join our team. You will support the design, development, testing, and implementation of industrial automation and control systems for water, wastewater, and stormwater applications.

This role offers hands-on experience with electrical controls, PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, control panels, and field-based automation, working alongside experienced professionals to build core engineering skills.