Occupation
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)
Automation Engineer
Adient
Lansing, MI
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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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Automation Engineer
Sullair Corporation
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Automation Engineer
Smithfield Foods
Sioux Falls, SD
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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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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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Automation Engineer
JLL
Weston, WI
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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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Fort Belvoir, VA · $121,785 – $158,322
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Concord, CA · $133,060 – $172,980
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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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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
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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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Employers hiring Automation Engineers
15 in total, most open roles first.
- Beckman Coulter2 roles
- Biogen2 roles
- ISImpulse Space2 roles
- Adient1 role
- ASAST SpaceMobile1 role
- CCrusoe1 role
Jabil1 role- JLL1 role