Top Automation Engineer Jobs

Designs and executes comprehensive system tests for wireless communication and sensing products. Develops test plans, automation, logging, and analysis tools; troubleshoots and qualifies hardware, firmware, and software. Maintains laboratory test environments and equipment, hardens existing features, and supports product demonstrations. Collaborates with systems, software, and R&D engineering teams. Requires occasional domestic travel and fully onsite work in West Los Angeles.

Build internal web applications, APIs, integrations, AI-assisted workflows, knowledge repositories, dashboards, Slack bots, and PDLC automations. Connect tools such as Jira, GitHub, Notion, and data platforms with go-to-market systems. Prototype rapidly, collaborate across Product, Engineering, Program Management, Analytics, and commercial teams, and ensure secure, documented, auditable solutions.

Leads the analysis, development, coding, integration, testing, debugging, deployment, documentation, and maintenance of SCADA and other software applications in a manufacturing environment. Mentors engineers, guides requirements translation, coordinates cross-functional stakeholders, promotes technology adoption, and ensures timely delivery of reliable solutions. The role is onsite in Cleveland and requires 15% travel.

Develop and deploy SCADA and industrial automation applications, validate requirements, write and optimize code, document installation and maintenance procedures, and collaborate with engineers, project teams, business analysts, users, and project managers. The role involves full-stack development, software integration, testing, CI/CD, and continuous learning. This is an on-site Cleveland position with 15–20% travel.

Build and support production-grade UiPath RPA, API, browser, document, and AI-driven automations. Own automation projects end to end, including requirements gathering, process documentation, development, testing, deployment, orchestration, and production support. Use UiPath Maestro or comparable orchestration tools for durable, fault-tolerant workflows, while managing code through Git. Automations may operate on sensitive healthcare, financial, and clinical systems.

Leads automation, instrumentation, and controls engineering for complex life sciences and food manufacturing projects. Responsibilities include client coordination, discipline budgeting and scheduling, field surveys, control-system design, construction documentation, quality reviews, construction support, team leadership, and mentoring. The role develops advanced control systems, P&IDs, specifications, wiring plans, safety instrumented systems, and design calculations while coordinating with project teams, vendors, manufacturers, and construction partners.

Designs, develops, governs, and supports enterprise AI agents, Microsoft Copilot, and automation solutions. Administers Copilot Studio and Power Platform environments, including governance, security, DLP policies, integrations, and platform health. Leads architecture reviews, agent implementations, prompt libraries, CI/CD, deployment automation, troubleshooting, and responsible AI practices. Partners with stakeholders on requirements and roadmaps, supports adoption, mentors developers, and maintains technical documentation and operational runbooks.

Designs and automates performance testing for mobile applications using load-testing tools, cloud infrastructure, containers, and CI/CD pipelines. Develops ramped-load, capacity, and spike scenarios; schedules recurring tests; configures alerts and pass/fail thresholds; analyzes results through observability tools; and identifies performance bottlenecks. The role also manages authentication, documentation, client collaboration, environment readiness, project deliverables, and knowledge transfer while mentoring teammates and promoting AI adoption.

Leads automation engineering and project execution for pharmaceutical manufacturing systems. Programs Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLCs, supports SCADA, MES, Ignition, and historian systems, designs equipment layouts and manufacturing processes, manages automation installations and validations, troubleshoots control systems, implements CAPA solutions, and improves equipment throughput, quality, safety, flexibility, and reliability. The role also coordinates vendors, capital projects, regulatory compliance, and automation technician support.

Design, implement, and support modern endpoint management across Microsoft and Apple environments. Manage Intune policies, security baselines, applications, provisioning, migrations, and Apple enrollment workflows. Develop PowerShell automation, version-controlled configurations, and CI/CD-aligned processes to improve operational consistency. Troubleshoot endpoint issues, document procedures, support escalations, provide technical guidance, and apply AI tools to improve service delivery and automation.

Hands-on senior quality engineer building automation-first test frameworks across API, UI, integration, data, and end-to-end workflows. Use AI/GenAI tools to accelerate test design, triage, and coverage. Improve unit test strategy, CI/CD quality gates, observability, and resilience. Analyze defect patterns, create quality dashboards, and partner with engineering and product to increase automation coverage and reduce escaped defects in regulated wealth management systems.

Leads the design, programming, testing, optimization, and maintenance of industrial automation and control systems for energy-sector clients. Responsibilities include PLC, DCS, SCADA, HMI, SIS, alarm, and industrial network engineering; simulation and virtual commissioning; technical troubleshooting; root cause analysis; project execution; engineering documentation; commissioning; and factory acceptance testing. The role requires extensive continuous-process industry experience, strong control systems knowledge, and occasional travel to field locations.

Leads automation controls projects by programming and configuring PLC and HMI systems, interpreting P&IDs, developing control logic, and supporting testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and client acceptance. Maintains reusable PLC/HMI standards, coordinates project tasks, communicates with clients and contractors, mentors team members, and provides technical support. Requires up to 25% overnight travel to client facilities and physical work in industrial environments.

Reviews automation code and designs for unsafe failure modes, blast-radius containment, rollback logic, and kill-switch effectiveness. Designs chaos engineering, fault-injection, and game-day exercises; owns approval-gate and automation-control frameworks; investigates automation incidents; produces risk and audit evidence; and participates in on-call support with authority to invoke kill switches.

Leads industrial engineering and automation initiatives for semiconductor manufacturing. Responsibilities include process design, time and motion studies, manufacturing line and plant layout improvements, ergonomics evaluations, capacity planning, material handling, tooling development, PLC/ePLC deliverables, product introductions, cost analysis, and ROI calculations. The role collaborates with engineering, manufacturing, and logistics teams to improve production efficiency, safety, and asset utilization.

Own the managed services tooling ecosystem, building API, webhook, and email integrations across RMM, monitoring, backup, and ITSM platforms. Configure Jira Service Management, reduce alert noise, troubleshoot tooling failures, establish integration standards, evaluate new tools, and ensure customer-specific rollouts. Produce operational reporting, explain tooling to customers, and maintain auditable documentation within ITIL-aligned change management processes.

Designs, develops, and maintains automated test frameworks and scripts for React and Node.js applications. Performs manual, regression, performance, database, and defect testing; integrates automated tests into CI/CD pipelines; and collaborates with cross-functional Agile teams to ensure software quality.

Build and maintain AI-accelerated automated testing across web, API, and mobile using Playwright. Integrate quality gates into GitHub Actions, expand functional, regression, API, and performance coverage, reduce flaky tests, and perform exploratory testing. Evaluate AI-generated tests and non-deterministic AI features, track quality metrics, convert escaped defects into regression tests, and collaborate with engineering teams. Mentor QA engineers and improve testing processes across the organization.

Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts for React and Node.js applications using TypeScript and Selenium. Perform manual, regression, performance, database, and data validation testing; manage defects; integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines; and collaborate with Agile teams to troubleshoot complex issues and ensure software quality. Requires a bachelor’s degree, at least five years of experience, and an active or obtainable TSA clearance.

Performs end-to-end automated testing across UI, API, database, and cloud layers in AWS environments. Develops test scripts and automation frameworks, conducts performance, regression, smoke, sanity, integration, and microservices testing, and manages test data and environments. Uses Playwright, Postman, RestAssured, scripting languages, GitLab, Docker, CI/CD, and DevOps practices while supporting test design, execution, maintenance, defect tracking, documentation, and communication.

Supports, troubleshoots, programs, and improves material handling automation and control systems. Maintains PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, SCADA, industrial networks, conveyors, sortation systems, and related electrical equipment. Escalates automation issues, monitors performance metrics, assesses reliability, coordinates technology installations and capital projects, and communicates technical impacts to operations and maintenance leadership. Provides guidance to technicians and supports safe, efficient facility operations.

Supports and improves material handling automation systems, including PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, SCADA, conveyors, sortation equipment, and industrial networks. Troubleshoots complex control and electrical issues, escalates downtime incidents, monitors performance metrics, coordinates vendors and technology installations, and contributes to capital projects. The role also provides technical guidance to maintenance and operations teams, supports equipment reliability, communicates project impacts, and helps develop technicians.

Leads ownership, troubleshooting, upgrades, and lifecycle management of automated and computerized systems supporting GMP manufacturing, facilities, and utilities. Oversees PLC, SCADA/HMI, historian, network, and instrumentation systems; leads automation workstreams for capital projects; manages validation, commissioning, documentation, deviations, CAPAs, and regulatory compliance. Provides escalation support, coordinates vendors and cross-functional teams, supports audits, and mentors junior automation engineers.

Principal Front End Developer responsible for architecting, developing, testing, and maintaining Angular and Node.js web applications and APIs. Leads complex technical initiatives, creates system specifications, supports DevOps and continuous delivery, resolves technical roadblocks, and participates in production support. The role provides technical leadership, mentors engineers, coordinates delivery across teams, contributes to roadmaps, and helps improve product development processes in an autonomous Scrum environment.

Leads industrial automation and controls projects from design through commissioning and startup. Develops PLC, DCS, and HMI applications; creates specifications and test plans; troubleshoots control architectures and industrial networks; leads FAT and site testing; collaborates with clients and engineering teams; prepares scopes and proposals; and mentors engineers. The role is hybrid in Indianapolis with approximately 15–25% travel and occasional industrial fieldwork.