Junior Automation Engineer – BAS, PLC & HMI

Hoffman & Hoffman, Inc.; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoffman & Hoffman, Inc. is seeking an Associate Automation Engineer to support design, development, and implementation of building automation systems. You will work on control systems, HMI/SCADA, PLC/DDC programming, and field commissioning under senior engineers.

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred) or Associate degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Chemical or related field.
• Trade school certificates or equivalent training plus experience may be considered.
• 0–3+ years in industrial automation, instrumentation and controls, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Support design of control systems and generation of accurate drawings.
• Configure HMI/SCADA screens per company standards.
• Assist PLC and DDC programming and tag configuration using templates.
• Aid testing, device verification, and site commissioning; travel as needed up to 30%.
• Maintain project documentation including IO lists and sequences of operations.
• Follow safety procedures and participate in required training.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and deadlines.

Skills

Control System Design

PLC/DDC

HMI/SCADA

Systems Knowledge

Networking & Infrastructure

Testing

Learning Mindset

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Chemical Engineering or related field

Associate degree in a related technical discipline

Trade school certificates or equivalent technical training with experience

Tools

Rockwell

Ignition

Wonderware

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Job description

Hoffman & Hoffman, Inc. is seeking an Associate Automation Engineer to support design, development, and implementation of building automation systems. You will work on control systems, HMI/SCADA, PLC/DDC programming, and field commissioning under senior engineers.

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