Entry Level Automation and Controls Engineer Jobs
New grad automation and controls engineer jobs attract recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Consulting & Professional Services, Staffing & Recruiting, and Manufacturing, with employers like Jobot, Impact Automation, and BD hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
United Pharma is seeking a skilled Automation Controls Engineer with hands-on experience in industrial robotics, Rockwell PLC systems, servo motion, and custom automation equipment. The ideal candidate will be capable of developing automation solutions from the ground up, programming PLCs, HMIs, and robots, and supporting equipment integration, debugging, and testing on the shop floor.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and implement automation solutions for custom equipment, conveyor systems, and robotic cells.
- Program, configure, and troubleshoot Fanuc robots, including iRVision 3D vision systems.
- Develop Rockwell PLC programs and HMI applications from initial design through commissioning.
- Perform servo motion programming, configuration, tuning, and troubleshooting.
- Create and integrate PLC, HMI, and robot programs for complete automation systems.
- Configure, debug, test, and optimize equipment on the shop floor to ensure operational readiness.
- Prepare automation equipment for customer reviews, demonstrations, and acceptance testing.
- Provide production support by troubleshooting automation issues and minimizing equipment downtime.
- Utilize Ignition HMI for monitoring, visualization, and control applications where applicable.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Hands-on experience with Fanuc Robotics and iRVision 3D vision systems.
- Strong programming and troubleshooting experience with Rockwell PLCs.
- Experience with servo motion control systems.
- Ability to program PLCs, HMIs, and robots from scratch for custom equipment and robotic applications.
- Experience with conveyor lines, robotic cells, and industrial automation integration.
- Strong equipment debugging, testing, commissioning, and shop-floor troubleshooting skills.
- Experience supporting production operations and resolving automation-related issues.
- Familiarity with Ignition HMI is a strong plus.
INTRODUCTION
United Pharma is seeking a skilled Automation Controls Engineer with hands-on experience in industrial robotics, Rockwell PLC systems, servo motion, and custom automation equipment. The ideal candidate will be capable of developing automation solutions from the ground up, programming PLCs, HMIs, and robots, and supporting equipment integration, debugging, and testing on the shop floor.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and implement automation solutions for custom equipment, conveyor systems, and robotic cells.
- Program, configure, and troubleshoot Fanuc robots, including iRVision 3D vision systems.
- Develop Rockwell PLC programs and HMI applications from initial design through commissioning.
- Perform servo motion programming, configuration, tuning, and troubleshooting.
- Create and integrate PLC, HMI, and robot programs for complete automation systems.
- Configure, debug, test, and optimize equipment on the shop floor to ensure operational readiness.
- Prepare automation equipment for customer reviews, demonstrations, and acceptance testing.
- Provide production support by troubleshooting automation issues and minimizing equipment downtime.
- Utilize Ignition HMI for monitoring, visualization, and control applications where applicable.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Hands-on experience with Fanuc Robotics and iRVision 3D vision systems.
- Strong programming and troubleshooting experience with Rockwell PLCs.
- Experience with servo motion control systems.
- Ability to program PLCs, HMIs, and robots from scratch for custom equipment and robotic applications.
- Experience with conveyor lines, robotic cells, and industrial automation integration.
- Strong equipment debugging, testing, commissioning, and shop-floor troubleshooting skills.
- Experience supporting production operations and resolving automation-related issues.
- Familiarity with Ignition HMI is a strong plus.
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Entry Level Automation and Controls Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level automation and controls engineer job?
Entry level employers look for hands-on experience with PLCs, SCADA systems, or industrial control software, even from coursework or internships. A portfolio showing real projects, lab work, or a capstone design gives you a concrete edge. Familiarity with platforms like Rockwell Automation, Siemens, or Allen-Bradley and a degree in electrical, mechanical, or mechatronics engineering rounds out a competitive entry level application.
Which companies hire entry level automation and controls engineers?
Companies hiring entry level automation and controls engineers right now include Jobot, Impact Automation, and BD, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, manufacturers, defense contractors, utilities, and systems integrators tend to hire most actively, often recruiting directly from engineering programs and co-op pipelines.
Are there remote entry level automation and controls engineer jobs?
Yes, though most roles in this field are on-site due to hands-on equipment work. About 7% of entry level automation and controls engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to focus on controls software, programming, or commissioning support rather than floor-level installation and testing.
Are these new grad automation and controls engineer jobs?
Yes, this page includes new grad, recent graduate, and junior automation and controls engineer roles. A new grad friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience and counts internships, co-ops, or academic project work toward that threshold. Some explicitly accept a strong portfolio in place of professional experience, making them well suited to candidates coming directly out of an engineering program.
Which industries hire the most entry level automation and controls engineers?
Entry level automation and controls engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Staffing & Recruiting, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the entry level because they run large-scale production or infrastructure environments that constantly need engineers to support, program, and maintain automated systems.