On-Site Automation Engineer I: Test Fixtures & LabVIEW

JobSquad Florida; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

JobSquad Florida is seeking an Automation Engineer I to design, build, and program test fixtures for avionics assemblies on the production floor. You will own fixture projects from concept through deployment under guidance, gaining hands-on experience in automation and control systems.

Responsibilities include wiring hardware, writing LabVIEW scripts, prototyping fixtures, and coordinating with shops or vendors.

Qualifications

• BS degree required or equivalent and 0‑3 years of relevant experience.
• Internships or co-ops in test fixtures, automation, or electro‑mechanical projects are considered.
• Some exposure to electronics manufacturing or avionics is a plus.
• Basic soldering and hand-tool skills are expected.
• LabVIEW, PLCs, or CAD exposure through coursework is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Designs and builds electrical/mechanical test fixtures for functional and burn‑in testing.
• Wires interface hardware: connectors, relays, switches, pneumatics, sensors.
• Writes and debugs test scripts and LabVIEW control software.
• Builds prototypes, tests against known-good/bad units, iterates until repeatable.
• Coordinates with machine shops or vendors for machined/fabricated parts.
• Prepares fixture documentation: BOM, wiring diagrams, instructions.
• Trains technicians and operators on fixture setup and operation.
• Responds to fixture failures and restores service quickly.
• Tracks recurring issues and proposes reliability improvements.
• Maintains calibration and maintenance schedule for fixtures.
• Keeps inventory of spare parts and flags obsolescence.
• Looks for automation opportunities to reduce cycle time or operator error.
• Reviews new product designs early to flag testability concerns.

Skills

Hands-on fixture building

Electrical schematics

Data acquisition hardware

CAD (SolidWorks/AutoCAD)

PLC basics

Documentation

Production floor presence

Bilingual EN/ES (plus)

Education

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

Job description

JobSquad Florida is seeking an Automation Engineer I to design, build, and program test fixtures for avionics assemblies on the production floor. You will own fixture projects from concept through deployment under guidance, gaining hands-on experience in automation and control systems.

Responsibilities include wiring hardware, writing LabVIEW scripts, prototyping fixtures, and coordinating with shops or vendors.