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
Preferred QualificationsREQUIRED 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
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Automation/Manufacturing Engineering
- 0-3 years of relevant experience
- Basic soldering and hand-tool skills
- Ability to build and wire electrical and mechanical fixtures
- Working knowledge of electrical schematics
- Familiarity with data acquisition hardware and basic instruments, including multimeters, oscilloscopes, and power supplies
- Familiarity with CAD software such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD
- Strong written documentation habits
- Willingness to regularly work on the production floor
- Exposure to LabVIEW, PLCs, or relay logic
- Experience in electronics manufacturing or assembly environments
- Aerospace or avionics exposure
- Bilingual English and Spanish
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness programs such as health fairs, screenings, flu shots, and on‑site classes appear alongside fitness, retail, and entertainment discounts. These offerings complement core coverage and support day‑to‑day wellbeing.
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