Top Automation Engineer Jobs

Lead and deliver automation projects across manufacturing plants: design, program, test, and commission PLC/HMI/control systems, integrate AI-enabled components (machine vision, adaptive control), troubleshoot complex failures, analyze operational data to improve performance, mentor junior engineers, and ensure safety and compliance.

Design, implement, and validate lab automation solutions (Hamilton/Biomek) to convert manual R&D processes into automated methods. Support commissioning, troubleshooting, method development, data capture, and validation across disease areas while ensuring GMP and safety compliance and driving continuous improvement.

Lead design and implementation of instrumentation, automation, and control systems for complex life sciences and food and beverage facilities. Develop construction drawings and specifications, perform field surveys, support construction (RFIs, submittals, punch lists), mentor junior staff, coordinate cross-discipline teams, and ensure compliance with GMP and applicable codes.

Lead design and implementation of instrumentation, automation, and control systems for large, complex life-science and food/beverage facilities. Develop construction drawings and specifications, perform field surveys and construction support, mentor junior staff, coordinate cross-discipline teams, ensure regulatory and code compliance (GMP, electrical, safety systems), and support proposal and project planning activities.

Lead design and implementation of automation, instrumentation, and control systems for complex life‑sciences and food & beverage facilities. Manage discipline deliverables across project phases, conduct field surveys, produce construction drawings/specifications, support construction activities, perform design quality checks, mentor junior staff, and coordinate with clients, vendors, and trade partners.

Develop and maintain embedded-in-the-loop automated test frameworks (Python/C++) for ADAS ECU and bench targets. Build test libraries interfacing with vehicle networks, orchestrate SIL/HIL workflows, integrate tests into CI/CD, analyze failures, and drive test strategy to improve reliability, performance, and regression coverage.

Lead design, development, installation, and sustainment of manufacturing equipment and automated assembly systems. Integrate robots, PLCs, vision and safety systems; drive OEE/FPY improvements, troubleshoot equipment, manage equipment lifecycle, maintain documentation, mentor junior engineers, use MS-SQL/Power BI for data-driven continuous improvement, and support NPI and cross-functional lean initiatives.

Design, build, and operate enterprise-scale threat detection infrastructure, develop high-fidelity detections and automations, onboard and normalize telemetry, integrate APIs/webhooks, create dashboards and reports, apply AI/ML and MITRE ATT&CK, and collaborate across security teams to improve detection and response.

Design, build, and maintain automated tests and frameworks (Selenium, JBehave, Java). Implement data-driven and keyword-driven automation, test web services and databases, integrate with CI (Jenkins), perform code reviews, debug and analyze results, report defects, mentor juniors, and drive QA process improvements.

Design, build, and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts (primarily UFT/VBScript). Execute and debug tests, analyze results, report defects, perform code reviews, mentor juniors, and collaborate on automation strategy, architecture, CI integration (Jenkins), web services and database testing.

Develop, program, and maintain PLC control logic and Ignition SCADA applications for data center critical infrastructure. Integrate PLCs and third-party devices, support EPMS, assist with controls design and network layout, perform factory testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintain technical documentation.

Manage relationships and deliverables with EDA vendors (Synopsys, Mentor, Ansys, Cadence); align tool roadmaps with PDK releases; coordinate vendor deliverables with internal design automation teams; resolve tool defects; report status to stakeholders; interface with process, design and DA teams; provide technical leadership and project execution; produce documentation and presentations.

Design, develop, document, test, and deploy ASP.NET/C# three-tier enterprise web applications. Implement unit and automated integration tests, work in a CI environment, refactor code, and participate in Agile/Scrum development.

Set up and validate virtualization environments (VMware, OpenStack). Test ISC (Intel Security Controller) with security virtual appliances and management consoles. Write Python automation scripts, design and execute test cases manually and via automation. Work with Cisco networking equipment; knowledge of computer architecture required.

Develop and maintain automation/orchestration in a private cloud environment (VMware vRealize). Integrate automation with external systems and CI/CD pipelines to enable fully automated dev-to-production releases. Support, operationalize, and document virtual infrastructure lifecycle and distributed automation solutions; perform on-call duties as required.

Design, build, and automate cloud-based security operations solutions (threat hunt analytics, malicious detections, workbooks). Develop IaC/CaC Azure deployments, CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration, data ingestion/visualization, and incident response tooling. Engage customers for requirements, automate deployments, and document best practices and lessons learned.

The PCB Layout Automation Engineer designs and develops electrical designs, collaborates with teams on project status, verifies designs, and mentors staff.

Design, develop, program, test, calibrate, and maintain theatrical automation systems and embedded control hardware/software. Troubleshoot and repair equipment, produce wiring diagrams and control panels, manage automation projects, provide on-site installation support and training, and apply safety standards to improve theatrical performance automation.

Develop, maintain, and execute automated integration and system tests for HPC environments. Build scripts and playbooks, perform performance, redundancy, and failover testing, troubleshoot hardware/software, configure virtualization and containers, monitor system metrics, report issues, and coordinate integration activities with stakeholders.

Design, develop, program, and maintain industrial automation systems (PLCs, SCADA, DCS, HMIs). Troubleshoot and optimize high-speed manufacturing and packaging equipment, manage automation projects, ensure safety and compliance, create documentation, provide training, and drive continuous improvement to increase reliability and efficiency.

The Automation Engineer manages Robotic Work Centers and develops robotic programs, supports daily operations, and drives process improvements in manufacturing.

The Automation Engineer will design, deploy, and sustain automation systems, improve manufacturing efficiency, and support compliance with safety regulations while collaborating with various teams.

Develop and maintain photonics PDK components and pcells, ensure synchronization between layouts, netlists, and models, author LVS/DRC decks, perform device extraction and LVS troubleshooting, build automated regression and CI pipelines, and collaborate across design, layout, and modeling teams to support tape-outs.

The Workflow Automation Engineer at Texas Instruments will design and implement automated solutions for manufacturing and quality processes, requiring deep operational understanding and strong software engineering skills.

The Senior Data & Automation Engineer role involves automating IT operations, building data pipelines, applying AI/ML, and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance user experience and efficiency.