Top Automation Engineer Jobs

Design and build integrations connecting instruments, robots, and lab information systems. Translate experiments into data models and automation specs, develop instrument drivers and services, and integrate the autonomous lab with AI models for experiment planning and analysis.

Lead plant automation strategy and projects, manage controls staff and contractors, oversee PLC/SCADA/HMI/MES systems, ensure reliability and safety, drive continuous improvement, support capital projects and compliance, and develop team capabilities.

Provide hands-on deployment, integration, troubleshooting, and support for manufacturing automation equipment (assembly, test, vision). Assist with NPI, FAT/SAT, startup, and production ramp. Drive continuous improvement in OEE, cycle time, scrap, and downtime. Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, and suppliers, and develop documentation and operator training.

Support deployment, integration, testing, commissioning, and optimization of warehouse automation and material handling systems. Troubleshoot issues, integrate with WMS/WCS/WES, monitor KPIs, support maintenance, develop SOPs and training, and coordinate cross-functional projects with vendors and operations.

Support the Engineering & Supply Decanter team by auditing Decanter Connect alarms/parameters, updating schematics in AutoCAD, revising operator manuals, setting up and monitoring ALIOT portals, learning FactoryTalk and Studio 5000 to develop Feed Matrix interfaces, fabricating a small solids distribution prototype, and participating in startups, FATs, and occasional field support.

Lead design, development, and continual improvement of automated manufacturing equipment and controls. Define controls architecture and SCADA standards, lead root-cause investigations (FMEA/RCA/Fault Tree), drive reliability and KPI improvements, mentor engineers, and support capital projects, OEM selection, and cross-functional automation initiatives in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Support continuous improvement and integration of electrical and process automation systems in a steel manufacturing plant. Identify and implement process and equipment improvements, develop standards, coach/train production and maintenance staff, coordinate with supervisors and managers, and support automation training and development activities.

Support maintenance and operations of material handling control systems by troubleshooting, programming, and maintaining PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, industrial networks, and related equipment. Lead technical projects, coordinate with vendors and operations, and improve system reliability and performance.

Design, develop, and deploy automation and orchestration solutions (PowerShell, Ansible, Python) to streamline cybersecurity operations, integrate security tools, automate incident response and vulnerability management, and collaborate with teams to document, test, and maintain scalable, secure workflows.

Responsibilities include designing, developing, and maintaining automated tooling for Linux systems, collaborating with teams, and ensuring software delivery.

Lead design, deploy, configure, and support HPE NonStop payment infrastructure and related subsystems. Manage secure key solutions, Etinet servers, and utilities (SCF, ZZSTO, ZZZCIP, ZZKRN). Apply AIOps/AI-assisted techniques to improve monitoring, incident triage, and documentation while partnering with SRE, Observability, and Cyber teams to ensure security, auditability, and reliability.

Support programming, configuring, and troubleshooting Siemens and Allen Bradley PLCs and HMIs for mixing/compounding equipment. Troubleshoot control systems, drives, and instrumentation, maintain control program and wiring documentation, assist equipment installations and process improvements, and support FactoryTalk and MES implementations. Work with cross-functional teams on continuous improvement, train maintenance technicians, and support production (including nights and weekends) while applying industrial safety standards.

Designs, develops, and releases automation deliverables for biopharmaceutical manufacturing equipment. Leads projects, defines automation scope, estimates hardware/software needs, programs PLC/OIT/HMI/DCS, coordinates design/manufacturing, supports FAT/SAT, manages contractors, provides customer technical support, and drives continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with cGMP/GAMP5 standards.

Lead automation design, development, and release of controls for bioprocess equipment. Define automation scope, program PLC/HMI/DCS, coordinate manufacturing integration, support FAT/SAT, manage contractors, control project cost and schedules, and provide technical customer support.

The Automation Engineer will improve automation systems, lead root cause analysis, manage change processes, implement continuous improvements, and oversee projects using the FEL methodology.

Build and maintain automation and API integration solutions using Node.js and TypeScript. Reverse-engineer web APIs, handle bot-detection mitigation, implement scalable data extraction, own SDLC including QA and deployments, and collaborate with teams to deliver production-ready features.

Designs, implements, and maintains pharmaceutical process automation using Emerson DeltaV DCS. Develops DeltaV control logic, integrates field devices, configures communications (OPC/Modbus), executes IQ/OQ/PQ validation per GMP/GAMP, troubleshoots systems, and supports clients and junior engineers. Up to 30% domestic travel.

Collaborate with product teams to design, execute, and maintain automated tests; develop test automation using tools and frameworks; participate in code reviews, defect resolution, CI/CD pipeline troubleshooting, documentation, and process improvements to ensure reliable deployments and product quality.

Design, develop, and maintain security automation and integrations for the SOAR platform using Python and APIs. Build and support playbooks, manage workflows, handle feature requests and bug fixes, capture requirements from security operations, create and run test plans, and expand automation to improve operational efficiency across cloud and enterprise security tools.

Design, implement, integrate, and support automated production systems in high-volume electronics manufacturing. Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and vision systems, perform root-cause analysis, improve OEE, implement error-proofing, maintain documentation, and ensure safety and change management compliance.

Support sales and project teams for intralogistics automation (AGVs/AMRs) by specifying systems, preparing layouts and BOMs, coordinating vendors, assisting project implementation, researching solutions, and training/supported demos.

Provide advanced troubleshooting, programming, and support for PLC/HMI/SCADA automation systems in biopharmaceutical manufacturing. Develop and maintain control software, perform root-cause analysis, execute test/qualification protocols, ensure compliance with cGMP/21 CFR Part 11/GAMP/ISA-88, support data historian and reporting, train field teams, and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement. Approximately 25% travel required.

Support sales and project teams for intralogistics automation (AGVs/AMRs). Create layouts, bills of material, quotes, site surveys, vendor coordination, demos, and technical coordination to ensure accurate installation and project delivery.

Develop and maintain AI-enhanced automated testing for Next.js UIs and backend APIs, integrate tests into CI/CD, automate workflows, apply ML/NLP to improve test generation, and build dashboards to monitor automation health.

Lead initiatives to develop and maintain infrastructure solutions, focusing on automation, risk management, and collaboration with vendors and teams.