Top Automation Engineer Jobs

Leads DeltaV automation engineering for a new biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility, including system design, maintenance, upgrades, infrastructure, project execution, validation, risk assessments, GMP audits, standards, vendor management, and continuous improvement. The role supports MES, batch control, automation networks, data integration, and site automation strategy while leading projects and technical deliverables.

Designs, builds, programs, installs, documents, troubleshoots, repairs, and improves custom automation, sensing, controls, and vision systems for manufacturing. Responsibilities include quoting automation projects, developing electrical and mechanical documentation, coordinating with internal teams and vendors, creating preventive-maintenance schedules, training users, and supporting technical problem-solving. The role requires expertise in CAD, electronics, wiring, electromechanical systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, networking, robotics, sensors, and inspection systems.

Designs, develops, and maintains automated testing frameworks for web applications, APIs, and distributed systems. Partners with development teams to expand test coverage, integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines, and support continuous testing. Requires expertise in modern automation tools, REST API testing, SQL validation, Agile methodologies, and software testing strategy. Preferred experience includes performance testing, containers, cloud testing platforms, behavior-driven development, and security testing.

Leads the design, development, and operation of production AI applications using LLM agents, RAG pipelines, AWS cloud services, Kubernetes, and modern full-stack technologies. Owns retrieval quality, evaluation, observability, infrastructure as code, CI/CD, production troubleshooting, and technical mentorship. The role requires shipping reliable AI systems, influencing architecture and business priorities, and collaborating across engineering and business teams.

Senior Test Automation Engineer responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining Java-based automation frameworks for UI, API, backend, integration, functional, and performance testing. The role develops CI/CD automation, test strategies, scripts, and data; performs exploratory testing; supports REST services and full-stack integrations; and provides technical leadership, mentoring, and code reviews. Requires extensive Java, BDD, Cucumber, Karate or REST Assured, JMeter, SQL, and test framework experience.

Leads automation and controls engineering for radiopharmaceutical clinical and commercial manufacturing. Responsibilities include designing and maintaining PLC, HMI, SCADA, and facility automation systems; troubleshooting and optimizing equipment; supporting GMP deviations, CAPA, change controls, commissioning, validation, and upgrades; managing vendors; authoring technical documentation; ensuring regulatory and safety compliance; and mentoring engineers. The role requires collaboration across Engineering, Production, and Quality teams and up to 15% travel.

Designs and programs PLC-based building automation control systems, develops controls drawings and sequence documentation, selects products, manages I/O lists, and performs bench and field testing. The role maintains technical documentation, supports network architecture documentation, troubleshoots systems, and collaborates with SCADA, engineering, and field teams. Travel to project sites is required for commissioning and first-of-kind functional testing.

Designs and programs PLC-based building automation control systems, develops controls drawings and sequences of operations, selects products, manages I/O documentation, and conducts bench, field, and commissioning tests. The role maintains technical documentation, supports network architecture, collaborates with SCADA teams, troubleshoots systems, and ensures project deliverables meet quality standards.

Supports building automation and controls projects by producing controls drawings, documenting network architecture and sequences of operations, assisting with DDC programming, maintaining project records, and performing bench and field functional testing. Collaborates with engineering and site teams, investigates technical issues, communicates project updates, and develops automation expertise under close supervision.

Supports building automation and controls projects by producing controls drawings, assisting with product selection, documenting BAS network architecture, developing sequences of operations, and performing basic DDC programming. Conducts bench testing, supports field functional testing, maintains project documentation, troubleshoots technical issues, and collaborates with engineering and site operations teams under close supervision.

Build AI-powered workflows, agents, integrations, and internal tools that automate People Operations. Partner with People, Engineering, and IT to modernize onboarding and other employee processes, while implementing secure access controls, human oversight, escalation paths, and production-ready architectures. Prototype with users, iterate quickly, and measure improvements in efficiency, employee experience, and operational consistency.

Designs, maintains, troubleshoots, and improves robotic assembly equipment, secondary equipment, PLCs, HMIs, testing systems, and automation processes. Supports new program launches, equipment builds, preventive maintenance, error-proofing, quality investigations, lean manufacturing, operator training, and continuous improvement. Requires advanced robotics and controls expertise, manufacturing experience, project management skills, physical work in an industrial environment, weekend availability, and periodic travel to off-site operations.

Designs and delivers end-to-end automation solutions for Lilly’s global Finance organization. Responsibilities include assessing opportunities, developing and testing software, creating architecture and test documentation, supporting UAT and integrations, troubleshooting production issues, resolving defects, and assisting with QA, audits, migrations, and risk mitigation. The role uses Python, PySpark, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, AWS, Microsoft Fabric, SAP, and other APIs, while collaborating with finance, technology, analyst, and business teams.

Design, build, and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code and automation for hybrid cloud and bare-metal environments. Develop Terraform modules, Ansible roles, Spacelift pipelines, and provisioning workflows for Windows/Linux, VMware, AWS and Alibaba Cloud. Automate bare-metal OS deployment, imaging, patching, and lifecycle management; implement validation, drift detection, and change controls; collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams to standardize self-service provisioning and improve operational reliability and auditability.

Leads the design, development, testing, and support of platform automation solutions. Builds Temporal-based workflows, cloud-native AWS services, REST APIs, CI/CD frameworks, and observability capabilities. Uses AI-assisted development tools to improve engineering productivity, troubleshoots distributed production systems, supports platform reliability, and mentors team members while partnering with application teams to improve developer experience.

Maintain and improve PLC, HMI, SCADA, OT/IT architectures, and industrial networks. Lead automation upgrades, equipment integration, commissioning, and qualification activities. Serve as the site OT cybersecurity focal point by managing risks, vulnerabilities, segmentation, hardening, and security requirements. Enable digital manufacturing through Industrial IoT, edge computing, predictive maintenance, analytics, and AI applications while coordinating with Engineering, IT, Cybersecurity, Production, and suppliers.

Designs, configures, integrates, tests, commissions, and supports SCADA, HMI, DCS, PLC, and microgrid automation systems. Develops Ignition applications, scripts, alarms, dashboards, data integrations, and SQL reporting. Troubleshoots control systems, coordinates with EPC contractors, OEMs, integrators, and operations teams, reviews technical deliverables, supports FAT/SAT activities, maintains documentation, and assists with control narratives, interlocks, sequencing, operator training, and post-commissioning improvements.

Designs, develops, maintains, and executes automated and manual tests for application validation. Creates test plans and cases, tracks defects, maintains regression suites, integrates automation into CI/CD pipelines, analyzes results, supports deployments, and improves testing frameworks and processes. Collaborates with developers, analysts, product teams, and engineering groups in Agile environments. Requires hands-on automated testing experience and an active Top Secret clearance.

Supports the reliability, maintenance, and automation of manufacturing equipment and facility systems. Troubleshoots mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, controls, and automated systems; maintains PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, and instrumentation; develops preventive maintenance programs; performs root cause analysis; supports equipment installations and capital projects; updates technical documentation; analyzes performance data; and advances safety, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Design, develop, and implement automation systems for high-volume manufacturing. Responsibilities include PLC and HMI programming, robotics integration, controls and electrical design, commissioning, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and leading projects from concept through production handoff while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Leads supplier automation assessments and maturity strategies across manufacturing environments. Evaluates material handling and flow systems, develops improvement plans, supports sourcing and negotiations, and coordinates suppliers with industrialization, purchasing, and program teams. Owns automation evaluation processes, presents recommendations to senior leadership, and drives cross-functional adoption. Requires manufacturing or automation experience, strong analytical and stakeholder-influence skills, and regular domestic and international travel.

Designs, builds, tests, deploys, and administers automated workflows replacing legacy scripts and manual IT operations. Automates file transfers, data movement, notifications, monitoring, logging, exception handling, audit evidence, and operational reporting. Converts runbooks into standardized automated procedures, supports scheduling and controlled changes, resolves job failures, and trains operators. Partners with operations, security, application, and integration teams in a regulated banking environment.

Apprentice learns to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair automated material-handling and robotic systems. Responsibilities include preventative and corrective maintenance, diagnosing electrical and mechanical issues, assisting with PLC and electronics troubleshooting, interpreting technical documents, supporting installations, and improving equipment availability. The role requires safety compliance, teamwork, flexible scheduling, physical activity, completion of 12 weeks of training, and a two-year onsite apprenticeship commitment.

Hands-on engineer supporting the design, integration, installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and testing of automated marine vessel electrical and machinery-control systems. Responsibilities include PLC logic, HMI, instrumentation, VFD, motor-control, industrial network, I/O, and equipment integration; system activation; dock and sea trials; discrepancy resolution; and technical documentation. The role requires extensive shipboard and shipyard work, collaboration with production and vendor teams, and frequent travel.

Hands-on engineer supporting the design, integration, installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and testing of automated marine vessel electrical and machinery-control systems. Responsibilities include PLC programming, HMI and instrumentation integration, I/O checkout, communications troubleshooting, equipment startup, sea trials, discrepancy resolution, documentation, and coordination with production, engineering, electricians, software teams, vendors, and test personnel. The role requires extensive shipboard and shipyard work, physical mobility, non-standard hours, and 95% travel.