Junior Controls Engineer

Junior Controls Engineer
Location: Austin, TX (SW Austin)
Base Salary: $75,000-$90,000 + Straight Pay + Annual Bonus Potential
On-Target Earnings (base + incentives): $100,000+
ExcellentBenefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Life, Disability, 401k, Holidays, PTO
Job Type: Full-Time
Typical Hours: M-F, 8 AM 5 PM (some flexibility)
Travel: 30%, majority local; limited overnights
Start Date: ASAP
Sponsorship is not available

Junior Controls Engineer (controls/PLC/HMI programming exp. req.) Description

Our client, a project-based automation company, is seeking a passionate, team-oriented Jr. Controls Engineer to join their team in Austin, TX. In this role, youll take ownership of programming, debugging, commissioning, and electrical hardware design across a range of automation technologies including PLCs, robotics, vision controllers, and VFDs. Because their Texas office operates with a smaller team, youll enjoy more exposure to different projects and systems, which is one of the reasons their team tends to stay for the long haul. Majority of their engineers have been with them for over 5 years. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on variety, collaboration, and continuous learning rather than routine. If youre looking for a workplace that values culture, work/life balance, and innovation, this could be a perfect match. Youll join a company where youll look forward to coming to work, surrounded by people who care about what they do and who they do it with.

Important note: After your first few months of training, you will have work-from-home flexibility. Typically, hybrid 2 days/week contingent on project needs

Junior Controls Engineer (controls/PLC/HMI programming exp. req.) Responsibilities

Program controls software

Design electrical hardware

Setup, configure, and troubleshoot systems
Review schematics with customers and provide guidance
Communicate cross-functionally to ensure project deliverables
Write and edit software code for machines and systems
Document, test, and provide overall maintenance support
Provide weekly updates to leadership team
Travel to clients to provide installation, testing, and support
Complete continued education for automation equipment

Junior Controls Engineer (controls/PLC/HMI programming exp. req.) Qualifications

Bachelors degree in engineering required
Minimum 2 years of PLC & HMI programming experience required
Ability to travel up to 30% (majority local; limited overnights)