AUTOMATION ENGINEER - ENTRY LEVEL Process, Packaging and Building Systems Controls & Integration Opportunity: For a project engineer with an interest in the construction or consulting industries and a desire to learn the facility design field. Build on current knowledge of engineering by providing design engineering services for clients throughout North America. This key role will develop a broad set of engineering competencies, technical design knowledge, start-up and consultation and problem solving skills. Position: Reports directly to the Manager of Automation.  Participates on design teams to develop control strategy, network architecture, control logic, HMI graphical user interface for Continuous and Batch Process Systems and Packaging Line Integration, Building HVAC Systems, Central Plant Utilities including: Hydronic Heating and Cooling Systems, Ammonia Refrigeration Systems and Compressed Air Systems.  This position will proactively interact with the engineering teams. Candidate: BSEE, BSME, BSIE, BSChE, or related degree; EI or PE a plus. Intelligent contributor: adds value, drives assignments to completion. Curious in nature; Interacts effectively in a team oriented environment. Proven self starter with the ability to manage time and work priorities independently. Strong work ethic and leadership capabilities. Compensation: Competitive compensation commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits package; Hixson offers a team oriented work environment, opportunity for personal and professional growth, challenging projects, and ownership potential. Contact: Submit resume to Martha Montgomery, Staffing Facilitator, Hixson, 659 Van Meter Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202, or Fax: 513.241.1287, or send via an E-mail to mmontgomery@hixson-inc.com. EOE/M/F/D/V