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Job Description
Our company, based in Milford CT, is growing and we are looking for an experienced Control System Design Engineer for electrical design and configuration of PLC based boiler combustion control systems, burner management systems, related balance of plant control systems and SCADA systems.
Automation and Control System Design Engineer duties include:
- Design of SCADA Systems
- Creation of control system wiring diagrams using AutoCAD
- Programming of Allen Bradley Logix series PLCs
- Programming of touch screen operator interfaces
- Programming of various loop controllers
- Review of project specifications to assure compliance with customer requirements.
- Selection of instrumentation for flow, pressure, and temperature measurement.
- Technical support of the company’s sales efforts.
- Creation of submittals, training instructions, test reports and O&M Manuals
- Support of the control system fabrication, commissioning and startup activities. This effort may require regional travel and typically involves factory and field testing of the SCADA and control systems in conjunction with our field service engineers.
Qualifications include:
- Previous SCADA design experience
- Previous PLC programming experience
- Electrical Engineering Degree
- Strong technical skills
- Previous instrumentation and control system integration background
- Demonstrated ability to meet goals, objectives and schedule requirements
- Previous combustion, boiler or burner experience is highly desirable but not mandatory
About ABLE Company
The ABLE Company (Associated Boiler Line Equipment Company, Inc.) is a full service power plant equipment, instrumentation and controls specialist serving the industrial, institutional and utility sectors. The company was founded in 1972 and is the regional leader for sales, installation and startup of industrial boiler control systems, instrumentation and capital equipment for the region’s steam plants. Our customers, located primarily in NY, NJ and New England, include utilities, hospitals, universities, institutions and major manufacturers with central high pressure steam or high temperature hot water generating facilities that are used to support their manufacturing processes, heating or power generation requirements.
We recognize our team member’s achievements and have the small company flexibility to reward them accordingly.
The ABLE Company (Associated Boiler Line Equipment Company, Inc.) is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Would you need relocation assistance to live close enough to be able to work in Milford CT?
- How many years of control system design experience do you have?
- What are your long term goals?
Education:
- Associate (Required)
Experience:
- Electrical System Design: 3 years (Required)
- PLC Programming: 3 years (Required)
- SCADA System Design: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Description
Our company, based in Milford CT, is growing and we are looking for an experienced Control System Design Engineer for electrical design and configuration of PLC based boiler combustion control systems, burner management systems, related balance of plant control systems and SCADA systems.
Automation and Control System Design Engineer duties include:
- Design of SCADA Systems
- Creation of control system wiring diagrams using AutoCAD
- Programming of Allen Bradley Logix series PLCs
- Programming of touch screen operator interfaces
- Programming of various loop controllers
- Review of project specifications to assure compliance with customer requirements.
- Selection of instrumentation for flow, pressure, and temperature measurement.
- Technical support of the company’s sales efforts.
- Creation of submittals, training instructions, test reports and O&M Manuals
- Support of the control system fabrication, commissioning and startup activities. This effort may require regional travel and typically involves factory and field testing of the SCADA and control systems in conjunction with our field service engineers.
Qualifications include:
- Previous SCADA design experience
- Previous PLC programming experience
- Electrical Engineering Degree
- Strong technical skills
- Previous instrumentation and control system integration background
- Demonstrated ability to meet goals, objectives and schedule requirements
- Previous combustion, boiler or burner experience is highly desirable but not mandatory
About ABLE Company
The ABLE Company (Associated Boiler Line Equipment Company, Inc.) is a full service power plant equipment, instrumentation and controls specialist serving the industrial, institutional and utility sectors. The company was founded in 1972 and is the regional leader for sales, installation and startup of industrial boiler control systems, instrumentation and capital equipment for the region’s steam plants. Our customers, located primarily in NY, NJ and New England, include utilities, hospitals, universities, institutions and major manufacturers with central high pressure steam or high temperature hot water generating facilities that are used to support their manufacturing processes, heating or power generation requirements.
We recognize our team member’s achievements and have the small company flexibility to reward them accordingly.
The ABLE Company (Associated Boiler Line Equipment Company, Inc.) is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Would you need relocation assistance to live close enough to be able to work in Milford CT?
- How many years of control system design experience do you have?
- What are your long term goals?
Education:
- Associate (Required)
Experience:
- Electrical System Design: 3 years (Required)
- PLC Programming: 3 years (Required)
- SCADA System Design: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in design automation engineer jobs.
- Proficiency in EDA tools such as Cadence, Synopsys, or Mentor Graphics platforms
- Scripting expertise in Python, Tcl, Perl, or shell for flow automation
- Experience building or maintaining ASIC or FPGA design and verification flows
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field
- Familiarity with RTL-to-GDSII flows including synthesis, place-and-route, and signoff
- Strong debugging skills for CAD infrastructure issues and flow failures
Tips for Your Design Automation Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to EDA flows
Highlight the specific EDA tools you've scripted or integrated, such as synthesis, place-and-route, or formal verification platforms. Hiring managers scan for tool names and scripting languages, so list Python, Tcl, or Perl experience alongside the flows you automated.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists design automation engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Show ownership of full flow integration
Generic automation experience won't stand out. Describe projects where you owned an end-to-end flow, from spec to sign-off, and quantify the turnaround improvement or error reduction your scripts delivered to the design team.
Target postings by methodology stack
Filter openings by the design methodology you know best, whether that's ASIC, FPGA, or mixed-signal flows. A role requiring deep FPGA constraint scripting calls for a different pitch than one focused on ASIC physical verification, so customize your application accordingly.
Prep for infrastructure and debug interviews
Expect technical screens that ask you to walk through a flow you built, explain a debugging session in a CAD environment, or write a short automation script on the spot. Practice narrating your problem-solving process out loud, not just the solution.
Negotiate against market benchmarks
Before accepting an offer, check the Bureau of Labor Statistics occupational data for software and hardware engineering roles and cross-reference it with what comparable design automation positions are advertising in your target region to anchor your counter.
Design Automation Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most design automation engineers?
The most active employers for design automation engineers right now are Amazon, Baxter & Woodman, and Siemens, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and Wisconsin, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Semiconductor companies and aerospace primes tend to post the highest volumes of these roles consistently.
How many design automation engineer jobs are remote?
About 64% of design automation engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully on-site roles remain common at chip design companies where proprietary EDA licenses and secure lab access are required. Flow scripting and infrastructure work tends to be the most remote-friendly sub-area of the discipline.
How do you become a design automation engineer?
Start with a foundation in electrical or computer engineering, focusing on digital design and hardware description languages. Build hands-on scripting skills in Python or Tcl by automating small tasks in an ASIC or FPGA flow. Seek internships or entry-level roles in CAD engineering, design verification, or physical design, where you can contribute to real production flows and learn the EDA toolchain from practitioners.
How do I get hired as a design automation engineer with little experience?
Focus on roles titled CAD engineer, design flow engineer, or EDA support engineer, which are common entry points into the discipline. Build a portfolio of automation scripts, even personal or academic projects that touch synthesis, simulation, or verification flows. Demonstrating that you can read tool logs, isolate failures, and write a fix carries more weight than a polished resume with no hands-on examples.
What does the design automation engineer interview process look like?
Most processes include an initial screen with a hiring manager or technical recruiter, followed by one or two technical rounds where you walk through a flow you've built or debug a scripted problem in real time. Some teams assign a take-home exercise involving a short automation task. Final rounds often include a system design discussion about how you'd architect or improve a broader CAD infrastructure.
Where can I find and apply to design automation engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to design automation engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your EDA stack and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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