Entry-Level Automation Engineer – Building Controls

Hoffman & Hoffman, Inc.; North Carolina; Presencial; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Hoffman & Hoffman, Inc. seeks an Associate Automation Engineer to assist in developing, designing, and implementing industrial control systems for building automation projects. You will work under senior engineers on control system design, HMI/SCADA development, PLC/DDC programming, and field commissioning to ensure project success.

The role emphasizes learning company standards, control system architecture, and software integration while contributing to project execution and system optimization.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Chemical or related field.
• 0-3+ years in industrial automation or related field.
• Familiarity with PLC/DDC programming, HMI configuration, and field devices.
• Basic understanding of HVAC and BAS systems.

Responsabilidades

• Support control system design and generation of accurate drawings.
• Configure HMI/SCADA screens per company standards.
• Assist with PLC/DDC programming tasks using standard templates.
• Participate in testing, device verification, and site startup activities; travel up to 30% with overnight stays.
• Maintain project documentation (IO lists, sequences, specs, test protocols).
• Follow safety procedures and contribute to quality control and on-time delivery.

Educación

Bachelor's degree (preferred) in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics/Cooding?

Associate degree in Electrical/Mechanical Eng

Trade school certificates / equivalent training

HVAC & BAS knowledge

Control system design

HMI/SCADA platforms

PLC/DDC programming basics

Networking protocols (Modbus, BACnet, Ethernet/IP)

Testing & troubleshooting

Herramientas

Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley

Ignition

Wonderware

PLC programming (Ladder Logic)

Descripción del empleo

Hoffman & Hoffman, Inc. seeks an Associate Automation Engineer to assist in developing, designing, and implementing industrial control systems for building automation projects. You will work under senior engineers on control system design, HMI/SCADA development, PLC/DDC programming, and field commissioning to ensure project success.

The role emphasizes learning company standards, control system architecture, and software integration while contributing to project execution and system optimization.