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Automation Engineer

An Automation Engineer designs and builds systems that automate repetitive software testing, business processes, or infrastructure tasks, working within software engineering or IT operations teams. They write scripts and programs in Python, build test automation with tools like Selenium, integrate work into CI/CD pipelines, and often deploy RPA platforms such as UiPath or Automation Anywhere for business process automation. The role fits engineers who enjoy problem-solving through scripting and efficiency-focused system design.

Duties & responsibilities

  • Design and build automated systems that reduce manual work in manufacturing, testing, or business processes
  • Write and debug scripts and code in Python or other programming languages to automate workflows
  • Set up and maintain control systems using platforms like DeltaV, PLCs, or SCADA for industrial operations
  • Commission and optimize machinery and automation equipment from initial concept through production deployment
  • Integrate automation systems with enterprise software and CI/CD pipelines to streamline operations
  • Troubleshoot complex hardware and software issues in automated systems and resolve technical problems
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement automation solutions that meet regulatory and operational requirements

What Automation Engineer roles involve, from employers’ own postings.

How much does an Automation Engineer make?

Too few Automation Engineer postings state pay to publish a median yet: 6 of 18 open roles do, and we wait for 25.

Who is hiring for Automation Engineer roles?

18 open Automation Engineer roles from 15 employers; the most at Beckman Coulter, Biogen and Impulse Space.

From employers’ own postings, as of.

Automation Engineer in the job market

Last checked October 27, 2026

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Open Automation Engineer roles (18)

Apply for Automation Engineer at Adient on their siteAdient

Automation Engineer

Adient

Lansing, MI

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Apply for Automation Engineer at The Home Depot on their siteThe Home Depot

Automation Engineer

The Home Depot

Atlanta, GA

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Senior Automation Engineer, Compute

Crusoe

San Francisco, CA · $170,000 – $205,000

This role involves building CI/CD infrastructure and deployment automation for Crusoe's large-scale GPU cluster fleet across their AI cloud. You'll work on testing frameworks, configuration management, and orchestration systems that enable reliable releases across datacenters, requiring deep expertise in Linux, cloud infrastructure, and modern DevOps tooling.

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Apply for Automation Engineer at Sullair Corporation on their siteSullair Corporation

Automation Engineer

Sullair Corporation

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Apply for Automation Engineer at Smithfield Foods on their siteSmithfield Foods

Automation Engineer

Smithfield Foods

Sioux Falls, SD

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Apply for Automation Engineer at Voyager on their site

Automation Engineer

Voyager

Denver, CO · Remote

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Senior Automation & Controls Engineer

Impulse Space

Redondo Beach

This role leads the design and setup of automation systems for industrial machinery across research, testing, and production environments. It suits experienced engineers who thrive in collaborative, fast-moving teams and can own complex technical projects from concept to deployment.

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Jabil

Automation Lead - Manufacturing Assembly Process

Jabil

Full-time

Lead manufacturing automation strategy across multiple US facilities, transforming assembly and test processes from manual to fully automated systems while optimizing cost, quality, and throughput. This role suits experienced automation engineers ready to guide regional sites through complex, ROI-driven projects and mentor technical teams.

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Apply for Automation Engineer at JLL on their siteJLL

Automation Engineer

JLL

Weston, WI

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Beckman Coulter

Automation Engineer (DCS)

Beckman Coulter

Full-time · Muskegon, MI

This role establishes and manages distributed control systems for a new biomanufacturing facility, involving startup automation projects, system monitoring, and training. It suits engineers with 5+ years of process automation experience who can work across Sweden and Michigan sites and thrive in 24/7 manufacturing environments.

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Likely next role (271)

Where Automation Engineers commonly go next: Engineering Manager.

Interdisciplinary

U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command

Fort Belvoir, VA · $121,785 – $158,322

This role leads a technical workforce supporting Army Intelligence and Security Command operations globally, managing logistics for intelligence systems and mentoring professional staff. It suits experienced engineers or architects with federal service background who can coordinate complex infrastructure projects and drive program delivery in a defense environment.

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F-35 ELECTRONICS ENGINEER

Naval Air Systems Command

Fort Worth, TX · $115,711 – $150,426

A federal engineering leadership role overseeing technical teams and solving complex challenges for military aircraft and weapons systems sustainment. This suits experienced engineers ready to step into management and take responsibility for program-level decisions.

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SUPV Interdisciplinary

Defense Information Systems Agency

Fort Meade, Maryland · $169,279 – $197,200

This is a management position overseeing long-range IT planning and enterprise architecture for a military cyber command, requiring candidates to guide network technology strategy and advise senior leaders on infrastructure modernization. It suits experienced engineers or computer scientists with backgrounds in complex systems design, telecommunications networks, and cloud infrastructure who are ready to step into a federal supervisory role.

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SUPERVISORY INTERDISCIPLINARY (ENGINEERING & ARCHITECT)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Concord, CA · $133,060 – $172,980

This is a supervisory federal engineering position managing resident engineers on defense construction projects, directing field and office engineering work, and handling contract administration. It suits experienced engineers or architects with PE or RA licensure ready to move into management of construction operations for the Department of Defense.

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ENGINEER (GENERAL) SUPERVISOR

U.S. Marine Corps

Albany, GA · $106,437 – $138,370

This federal engineering supervisory position oversees multi-disciplinary teams delivering mechanical, civil, structural, and electrical engineering services for military installation construction and facility maintenance projects. The role demands hands-on technical expertise in complex utility systems alongside personnel management and strategic coordination across installation divisions.

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SUPERVISORY GENERAL ENGINEER / ARCHITECT

Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command

Kittery, ME · $142,452 – $185,193

This is a supervisory engineering or architecture role with NAVFAC where you oversee design and construction projects for military facilities, managing both in-house staff and contractors from initial concept through completion. The position suits licensed professionals with several years of project and design management experience who can lead multidisciplinary teams and ensure compliance with federal acquisition and engineering standards.

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SUPERVISORY INTERDISCIPLINARY(SUPERVISORY GENERAL ENGINEER) (TITLE 5)

Air National Guard Units

Jacksonville, FL · $106,437 – $138,370

This is a supervisory role managing engineering teams and operations for the Florida National Guard, requiring both technical engineering expertise and proven leadership experience overseeing multiple staff members and organizational functions. The position involves strategic planning, resource optimization, policy development, and accountability for subordinate supervisors' performance.

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Software Engineering Manager, AI Observability & Evals Platform (New York, NY)

LangChain

Full-time · New York, NY · $200,000 – $250,000

Lead the engineering team building LangSmith, LangChain's platform for monitoring and evaluating AI systems in production. This role suits experienced engineering managers who want to shape the technical direction of AI infrastructure while mentoring a high-performing team.

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Kayak.com

Senior Engineering Manager, K4B

Kayak.com

Vilnius Office · €7,080 – €7,900 / month · Remote

Lead one or more engineering teams at a travel technology company, owning the technical roadmap, engineering practices, and people development for a domain focused on supplier integrations and content delivery. This role suits experienced engineering managers who want to shape product strategy, build high-performing teams, and influence architecture in a fast-paced travel tech environment.

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Apply for Engineering Manager at WinSystems on their siteWinSystems

Engineering Manager

WinSystems

Grand Prairie, TX

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From Cloud Engineer, DevOps Engineer, Electrical and Electronics Technician, Electrical Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Hardware Engineer, Reliability Engineer, Senior DevOps Engineer, Software Developer, Software QA Engineer, Software QA Lead, Software QA Tester.

Apply for Electronics Engineer at Federal Aviation Administration on their site

Electronics Engineer

Federal Aviation Administration

Atlantic City, New Jersey · $123,171 – $190,953

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Apply for Electrical Engineer at Southwestern Power Administration on their site

Electrical Engineer

Southwestern Power Administration

Jonesboro, AR · $57,999 – $103,709

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Apply for ELECTRONICS ENGINEER at Department of the Air Force Headquarters on their site

ELECTRONICS ENGINEER

Department of the Air Force Headquarters

Kirtland AFB, New Mexico · $94,909 – $136,848

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Apply for Electrical Engineer at GE Appliances on their site

Electrical Engineer

GE Appliances

Louisville, KY

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Apply for Software Developer at NVIDIA on their siteNVIDIA

Software Developer

NVIDIA

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Apply for Electronics Engineer at U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command on their site

Electronics Engineer

U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command

Chambersburg, PA · $102,415 – $133,142

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Electrical Engineering (Operations & Transmission Planning )

Western Area Power Administration

Watertown, SD · $57,999 – $160,638

This is a developmental electrical engineering role focused on power system operations and long-term transmission planning within a federal utility authority. The position suits engineers early to mid-career who want to grow into independent responsibility for infrastructure studies, compliance work, and regional power system modeling.

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Apply for Electrical Engineer at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on their site

Electrical Engineer

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Tulsa, OK · $104,502 – $127,443

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Electrical Engineer

Bonneville Power Administration

Full-time · Vancouver, WA · $87,887 – $140,188

Bonneville Power Administration seeks an electrical engineer to perform independent technical studies and analyses for high-voltage power transmission and distribution systems, including design review, equipment evaluation, and site integration. This role suits experienced engineers comfortable with complex power systems who can work autonomously on infrastructure challenges.

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Apply for Software Developer at Varian Medical Systems on their siteVarian Medical Systems

Software Developer

Varian Medical Systems

WAP C

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Employers hiring Automation Engineers

15 in total, most open roles first.

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