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As a Junior Automation Engineer, your primary responsibility will be to assist in the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of automated systems and processes. Working under the ...

Albireo Energy Albireo Energy is a leaderforopen-protocol and custom developed Building Automation ... PLC logic design and programming * HMI design and programming * Electrical control circuit design ...

Albireo Energy Albireo Energy is a leaderforopen-protocol and custom developed Building Automation ... PLC logic design and programming * HMI design and programming * Electrical control circuit design ...

Albireo Energy Albireo Energy is a leaderforopen-protocol and custom developed Building Automation ... PLC logic design and programming * HMI design and programming * Electrical control circuit design ...

Albireo Energy Albireo Energy is a leaderforopen-protocol and custom developed Building Automation ... PLC logic design and programming * HMI design and programming * Electrical control circuit design ...

Albireo Energy Albireo Energy is a leaderforopen-protocol and custom developed Building Automation ... PLC logic design and programming * HMI design and programming * Electrical control circuit design ...

Albireo Energy Albireo Energy is a leaderforopen-protocol and custom developed Building Automation ... PLC logic design and programming * HMI design and programming * Electrical control circuit design ...

Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No The Opportunity ... JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is driven to deliver customer success worldwide. We provide ...

Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No The Opportunity ... JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is driven to deliver customer success worldwide. We provide ...

Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No The Opportunity ... JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is driven to deliver customer success worldwide. We provide ...

Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No The Opportunity ... JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is driven to deliver customer success worldwide. We provide ...

Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No The Opportunity ... JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is driven to deliver customer success worldwide. We provide ...

Controls Engineer I

Lake Orion, MI · On-site

$77K - $99K/yr

Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No The Opportunity ... JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is driven to deliver customer success worldwide. We provide ...

Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No The Opportunity ... JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is driven to deliver customer success worldwide. We provide ...

Senior Controls Engineer

Greenville, SC · On-site

$91K - $120K/yr

Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No The Opportunity ... JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company , is driven to deliver customer success worldwide. We ...

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How much do jr automation engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for jr automation engineer in the United States is $74,448.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,000.00 and $88,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Jr Automation Engineer vs Automation Technician?

AspectJr Automation EngineerAutomation Technician
Required CredentialsAssociate's or Bachelor's in Engineering or related fieldTechnical diploma or certification in automation or electronics
Work EnvironmentDesign, programming, and testing automation systems in industrial or manufacturing settingsMaintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing automation equipment on the shop floor
Employer & Industry UsageManufacturing, automotive, pharmaceuticals, and industrial automation companiesFactories, plants, and facilities with automation equipment
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for entry-level automation rolesCompared for hands-on troubleshooting roles

The Jr Automation Engineer typically focuses on designing and programming automation systems, requiring a background in engineering. In contrast, the Automation Technician mainly handles maintenance and troubleshooting of existing automation equipment. Both roles are essential in industrial settings but differ in responsibilities and skill requirements.

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Infographic showing various Jr Automation Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $74,448 per year, or $35.8 per hour.

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Overview

Edgewater Federal Solutions is seeking a Jr Automation Engineer to support a major national laboratory. 

The successful candidate shall have experience with automation and orchestration tools such as Ansible, Puppet, and Chef. Experience in UNIX, Linux, and/or Windows Operating System (OS), including file management, scripting, editing, and security. Experience with a variety of programming languages, software, or tools to develop regular or ad-hoc queries from large datasets. Familiar with network communication protocols, and other related protocols. Ability to implement solutions integrating Rest application program interface (API) based web services.

Responsibilities

Manage and administer server infrastructure supporting development and production environments. Develop, deploy, and maintain containerized applications using OpenShift and Kubernetes. Collaborate with backend and frontend developers to build robust APIs and user interfaces. Design and optimize databases to support application needs. Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes. Drive DevOps best practices to improve software delivery speed and reliability. Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues in development and production environments.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree along with 1 year or more of relevant experience
  • In lieu of degree must have at minimum 7 years of work related experience
  • Must have an Active DOE Q level security clearance
  • Must be US Citizen
  • Must live in the Albuquerque as some onsite work is required.

Required Skills:

  • Server administration and infrastructure management.
  • Container technologies: Docker, OpenShift, Kubernetes.
  • Ability to follow standard change-management and release processes consistently.
  • Strong commitment to team collaboration, communication, and transparency.

About Us: 

Edgewater Federal Solutions is a privately held government contracting firm located in Frederick, MD. The company was founded in 2002 with the vision of being highly recognized and admired for supporting customer missions through employee empowerment, exceptional services and timely delivery. Edgewater Federal Solutions is ISO 9001, 20000-1, 270001 certified, appraised at CMMI Level 3 Maturity for Development and Services, and has been named in the Top Workplaces in the Greater Washington Area Small Companies for 2018 through 2025.

It has been and continues to be the policy of Edgewater Federal Solutions to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, and/or other statuses protected by applicable law.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME