Top Automation Engineer Jobs

Designs, configures, and deploys substation automation systems using MicroSCADA and communication protocols including IEC 61850, Modbus, and DNP3. Develops HMI screens and RTU logic, supports testing and commissioning, troubleshoots system performance, collaborates with project teams and customers, and ensures compliance with applicable regulations and procedures.

Maintain and enhance AWS GovCloud and DevSecOps environments by managing infrastructure with Terraform, Helm, YAML, and Kubernetes. Implement RMF and NIST security controls in CI/CD pipelines, remediate AWS Security Hub findings, develop POA&Ms, mitigate risks, support Zero Trust compliance, and detect configuration drift across cloud and infrastructure-as-code environments.

Designs and maintains cloud automation frameworks and Infrastructure as Code pipelines for secure government cloud infrastructure. Develops provisioning scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and containerized deployments using Azure, Terraform, Ansible, and related tools. Ensures availability, disaster recovery, security, performance, and cost optimization while troubleshooting automation processes and coordinating with DevOps, development, and operations teams.

Apprentice automation engineer responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing robotic work cells, conveyors, sortation systems, and other automated material-handling equipment. Duties include preventive and corrective maintenance, PLC and electrical troubleshooting, interpreting technical drawings, supporting continuous improvement, and following safety standards. The role requires a 12-week training program followed by a two-year onsite apprenticeship, flexible scheduling, physical stamina, and collaboration with senior technicians and operations teams.

Develop and maintain automated build, testing, packaging, and deployment processes for Java applications. Manage CI/CD pipelines, dependencies, containers, cloud infrastructure, and configuration management. Troubleshoot build and deployment failures, integrate quality checks, optimize release processes, and collaborate with development, QA, and operations teams to deliver reliable software releases.

Leads the design, programming, integration, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of robotic welding cells and automation systems. Oversees cell capability, uptime, cycle time, weld quality, safety, and repeatability while coordinating with manufacturing, engineering, quality, maintenance, planning, and vendors. Provides technical direction and training to robotics personnel, develops standards and documentation, supports production planning, and drives Lean improvements, root-cause analysis, reliability initiatives, and automation capital planning.

Supports automation and controls for plasmid manufacturing and plant operations. Troubleshoots PLCs, HMIs, instrumentation, and manufacturing equipment; implements system changes, upgrades, alarm improvements, commissioning, and qualification activities. Maintains technical documentation and supports investigations, CAPAs, GMP compliance, and corrective actions. Collaborates with Manufacturing, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and external vendors while providing occasional on-call support.

Configure, implement, commission, maintain, and troubleshoot Emerson DeltaV DCS control systems in a manufacturing environment. Develop control modules, equipment modules, graphics, alarms, and control strategies; integrate equipment and instrumentation; support FAT, SAT, startup, upgrades, and system testing; and document system changes while collaborating with engineering, operations, maintenance, and vendors.

Develop and maintain infrastructure automation using Python, Ansible, AWX, Linux, containers, and Infrastructure as Code. Build reusable automation frameworks, self-service portals, and integrations with enterprise infrastructure systems including firewalls, load balancers, switches, virtualization, IPAM, DNS, and DHCP. Responsibilities include testing, troubleshooting, documentation, code reviews, implementation coordination, and project task reporting.

Drives industrial product sales growth by developing new business, managing customer and vendor relationships, supporting sales teams, monitoring projects, and providing technical solutions for servo drives, controls, and related automation products. The role involves customer visits, application troubleshooting, corrective-action planning, technical training, sales forecasting, marketing target identification, and achieving corporate sales goals across industrial markets.

Drives sales growth for industrial automation, safety, sensor, and vision products by developing accounts, supporting customers technically, managing vendors, monitoring projects, identifying markets, conducting sales calls, and troubleshooting machine applications. Provides product training, collaborates with sales and marketing teams, maintains customer relationships, and works toward corporate sales goals. The role is based in Noblesville, Indiana, includes customer-site visits, and requires travel and occasional work outside normal business hours.

Design and build scalable automation for large-scale AI network fabrics, including deployment, lifecycle management, validation, testing, reconciliation, CI/CD, configuration, firmware management, and NetBox integration. Support Ethernet fabric growth across multi-vendor networking environments and network operating systems.

Supports maintenance and operations teams by troubleshooting, programming, commissioning, and maintaining material handling automation systems. Works with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, SCADA, industrial networks, conveyors, sortation equipment, and electrical controls. Escalates automation issues, monitors performance metrics, assesses reliability, coordinates technology installations, supports capital projects, and communicates technical issues and timelines. May guide technicians and collaborate with vendors, suppliers, engineering, and facility leadership.

Develops and implements industrial automation solutions for manufacturing operations, including robotics, machine vision, automated assembly, controls, and material handling. Leads automation projects from concept through production launch, manages suppliers and budgets, troubleshoots equipment, and supports process optimization. Creates technical documentation, validates systems, trains personnel, and collaborates with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Engineering. The role also supports Lean, Six Sigma, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Designs detailed mechanical, electrical, automation, monitoring, and low-voltage system drawings for data center projects. Responsibilities include creating system models, layouts, diagrams, bills of materials, equipment submittals, and engineering documentation; ensuring compliance with standards; coordinating with engineers, programmers, fabricators, and electricians; selecting components; supporting system integration and debugging; and periodically supervising project-level design activities.

Lead design, development, testing, and commissioning of industrial process automation systems. Provide technical leadership on projects, support sales and pre-sales, coordinate electrical/control designs, manage documentation and procurement, and perform on-site commissioning, troubleshooting, and training. Act as Automation Lead, manage assigned engineers, and ensure compliance with standards, safety, and quality requirements.

Designs, implements, commissions, and improves industrial automation, electrical, power, robotics, control, and information systems at a manufacturing plant. Leads technical projects, collaborates with suppliers and global teams, supports equipment reliability and production efficiency, and contributes to smart manufacturing and cybersecurity initiatives. The role also provides technical leadership, project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and coaching for junior engineers.

Supports industrial automation and building control projects through control system design, HMI/SCADA configuration, PLC/DDC programming, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and documentation. The intern assists with drawings, control logic, device verification, factory acceptance testing, site startup, safety compliance, and quality control under senior engineer guidance.

Own and operate Serval, build automated workflows and integrations for onboarding, offboarding, access provisioning, SaaS administration, and HRIS processes. Develop AI-enabled services, test and monitor workflows, troubleshoot failures using logs and APIs, coordinate staged changes, and measure business impact. Provide occasional employee support while maintaining reliable, documented IT identity, device, and SaaS systems.

Designs and delivers industrial control systems for building automation projects. Responsibilities include control drawings, HMI/SCADA configuration, PLC/DDC programming, equipment integration, testing, commissioning, documentation, quality control, and coordination with project and site teams. The role supports bench testing, factory acceptance testing, and field startups, with travel of up to 30% and occasional local site travel. It also requires troubleshooting, safety compliance, mentoring, and adherence to project timelines.

Provides technical leadership for industrial automation programs across plant and enterprise environments. Establishes control-system, HMI/SCADA, PLC/DDC, networking, testing, documentation, and engineering standards; approves architectures and deliverables; oversees commissioning and quality reviews; mentors engineering staff; supports proposals and client presentations; and owns scope, schedule, and financial performance across concurrent projects. Requires up to 30% travel, including overnight client-site visits.

Supports industrial control system design and implementation for building automation projects. Configures HMI/SCADA screens, assists with PLC/DDC programming, performs testing and commissioning, troubleshoots field devices, maintains technical documentation, and follows safety and quality standards. The role includes bench testing, factory acceptance testing, site startup activities, and travel to client sites under senior engineer guidance.

Leads enterprise automation engineering across plant-level and multi-system environments. Owns engineering standards, reference designs, reusable code libraries, project scope, schedules, financials, quality reviews, and technical approvals. Provides expertise in HVAC, BAS, PLC/DDC, HMI/SCADA, industrial networking, testing, startup, commissioning, and validation. Supports proposals, manages stakeholders, resolves complex technical issues, trains and mentors engineers, and ensures safety and compliance.

Leads the architecture, design, programming, testing, commissioning, and documentation of complex industrial automation and building control projects. Oversees HMI/SCADA, PLC/DDC, networking, and multi-system integrations while reviewing deliverables, managing quality, scope, schedules, and financial performance across concurrent projects. Mentors engineering staff, leads design and code reviews, supports proposals, and communicates technical risks to clients and leadership. Requires up to 30% travel, including overnight client-site work.

Owns risk-based test strategy, manual testing, and UI/API automation for a data-heavy enterprise banking platform. Builds Playwright and TypeScript test frameworks, manages regression coverage, test environments, data, defects, and Jira/Xray traceability. Diagnoses application, test, infrastructure, and environment issues while improving CI/CD feedback, framework health, and release readiness. The role also evaluates and governs AI-assisted QA workflows, partners with Product and Engineering, mentors teammates, and drives continuous quality improvements.