Automation Engineer

AUTOMATION ENGINEER I At Gables Engineering, (a HEICO Company), we've been engineering the avionics systems pilots trust since 1946. We are looking for an Automation Engineer I to design, build, and program the test fixtures that verify our electronic and avionics assemblies on the production floor. About Gables Engineering: Founded in 1946, Gables Engineering is a leader in avionics controls and advanced cockpit solutions. Based in Coral Gables, FL, and a proud HEICO Company, we partner with airlines and OEMs worldwide to deliver tailored, next-generation avionics technology. What You'll Do: This is an entry-level, hands-on role. Reporting to the Director of Automation Engineering and guided by senior engineers, you'll own fixture projects from concept through deployment: designing them, building and wiring them yourself, writing the software that runs them, and training the technicians who use them. It's a great way to grow into broader automation and control system work. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Design and build electrical/mechanical test fixtures for functional, in-circuit, and burn-in testing, based on product schematics and engineering specifications Select and wire interface hardware, including connectors, relays, switches, pneumatics, and sensors Write and debug test scripts and control software (primarily LabVIEW) to run fixtures and record pass/fail results Prototype each fixture and test it against known-good and known-bad units until results are repeatable Work with the machine shop or outside vendors on machined or fabricated parts Prepare fixture documentation, including bills of materials, wiring diagrams, and operating instructions Train test technicians and production operators to set up, run, and troubleshoot new fixtures Respond to fixture issues on the production floor and get fixtures back in service quickly Maintain calibration, preventive maintenance, and spare parts for assigned fixtures Find manual test or inspection steps that could be automated, and propose projects to reduce cycle time and errors Review new product designs with Engineering to flag features that would be hard or costly to test PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Exposure to LabVIEW, PLCs, or relay logic through coursework, projects, or work Experience in electronics manufacturing or assembly environments Aerospace or avionics exposure Bilingual (English/Spanish) Why join Gables Engineering? Vertical Integration: We are highly vertically integrated. We control our entire value chain, giving us faster design-to-production cycles so we can show customers real solutions and adapt quickly to their needs. Real Impact: The work you do here doesn't sit in a lab. It flies in real cockpits, on real aircraft, around the world. HEICO Backing: The stability of a major global aerospace leader, with the agility of a close-knit team. Nearly 80 Years Strong: Founded in 1946, Gables Engineering has spent nearly eight decades earning a reputation for precision, reliability, and innovation in avionics. Excellent Benefits Package: We take care of our team, because great work deserves great benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with a generous employer contribution toward your premium Company-paid basic life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability coverage 401(k) with a 100% company match up to 6%, plus an annual discretionary Equity Builder contribution in HEICO stock Free access to our on-site gym, the Gables Sportatorium, with locker rooms and showers Employee Assistance Program, legal plan, ID theft protection, and a veterinary discount program Generous PTO and regular company events Gables Engineering is a drug free workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. D/V REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: BS degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Automation/Manufacturing Engineering 0-3 years of relevant experience; internships or co-ops in test fixture, automation, or electromechanical projects are welcome Basic soldering and hand-tool skills, and comfort building and wiring fixtures yourself Working knowledge of electrical schematics and the ability to turn one into a working test setup Familiarity with data acquisition hardware and basic instruments (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies) Familiarity with CAD software such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD Strong written documentation habits Willingness to spend time on the production floor regularly, not just at a desk