Top Automation Engineer Jobs

Designs and validates automated test equipment, PLC-based systems, tester hardware and software for automotive manufacturing. Develops testing strategies, specifications, programs, and process systems; analyzes failures and coverage; supports equipment integration, FMEA, production transitions, standards validation, and continuous improvement. Collaborates with R&D, software validation, manufacturing, and technicians while ensuring safety and environmental compliance.

Supports commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and upgrades for electrical controls and automation systems on a laser furnace and process equipment. Responsibilities include PLC and SCADA troubleshooting, Ignition HMI updates, Codesys logic changes, field wiring, panel modifications, device configuration, commissioning, controls documentation, and integration of industrial equipment such as lasers, pumps, chillers, sensors, valves, VFDs, and heaters.

Designs, develops, deploys, and supports automation solutions, scripts, API integrations, and workflows for Technology operations. Maintains production automations, troubleshoots failures, manages integrations and credentials, documents solutions, and supports technology projects, acquisitions, migrations, and onboarding. Partners with Technology teams to analyze processes, prioritize automation opportunities, develop technical designs, establish governance standards, and improve operational efficiency through scalable automation, reporting, monitoring, and continuous improvement.

Design and integrate autonomous laboratory systems for materials discovery. Translate scientific workflows into data models and integration specifications, build automated workcells, connect instruments and robots to LIMS or MES platforms, develop instrument drivers using vendor APIs and SDKs, and integrate lab automation with AI-driven experiment planning and analysis.

Deploy, commission, configure, and troubleshoot laboratory automation systems integrating robots, instruments, scheduling software, databases, and code. Conduct FAT and SAT, resolve hardware and software issues, document configurations, train customers, and manage technical communication throughout deployments. The field-based role supports customers across NJ, PA, NY, and other domestic or international locations, requiring frequent travel and independent work with senior support on complex systems.

Deploys, commissions, and supports complex laboratory automation systems integrating robots, instruments, software, and databases. Responsibilities include C# development, workflow configuration, hardware and software troubleshooting, FAT/SAT execution, customer training, technical documentation, stakeholder management, and mentoring junior engineers. The role is field-based on the West Coast, requires extensive domestic and international travel, and supports life sciences customers.

Commission, integrate, troubleshoot, and support laboratory robotic automation systems involving robots, instruments, scheduling software, databases, and device firmware. Conduct FAT and SAT, configure workflows, interpret C# and Python code, document deployments, train customers, and manage technical communications. The role requires frequent domestic and international travel to customer sites and increasing independent ownership of standard and complex automation systems.

Architects and standardizes laboratory automation deployments, including robotic systems, orchestration software, LIMS, ELN, and third-party integrations. Defines commissioning standards, acceptance criteria, integration patterns, and testing methods; leads new product introduction and resolves complex technical escalations. The role mentors engineers, develops training and documentation, partners cross-functionally, and selectively supports high-risk customer deployments. Requires extensive laboratory automation experience, object-oriented programming, robotic arm integration, and travel up to 20%.

Deploys, commissions, integrates, and troubleshoots laboratory automation systems involving robots, instruments, scheduling software, databases, and code. Conducts FAT and SAT, configures hardware and firmware, supports robotic platforms, documents solutions, trains customers, and manages technical communication. The field-based role serves West Coast life sciences and pharmaceutical customers, requires independent work, customer interaction, and travel of up to and sometimes exceeding 40% annually.

Designs, develops, maintains, and improves automated processes, work cells, and production equipment. Supports controls logic, machine development, tooling, capital planning, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, safety assessments, and equipment reliability. Collaborates with engineering, production, purchasing, and other teams to resolve technical issues, reduce scrap and downtime, and implement continuous improvement initiatives. Provides electrical and mechanical support for automated manufacturing systems.

Provide PLC and PC-based controls support for optical fiber manufacturing: develop and maintain PLC programs, troubleshoot production issues, support equipment commissioning, ensure program backups, and follow safety and environmental standards.

Build and maintain automation tools for large-scale network infrastructure, including switch configuration, backups, software updates, monitoring, logging, and alerting. Develop Python scripts, improve network reliability and performance, scale infrastructure through automation, own network engineering tools, collaborate with network engineers, and mentor junior engineers. The role is fully onsite and may require extended hours and weekend work.

Supports manufacturing and calibration operations for thermocouples, RTDs, and electrical harnesses. Troubleshoots instrumentation, electrical systems, software, automated equipment, and test processes; develops software and automated testing solutions; integrates PLCs, data acquisition systems, and electrical testers; maintains calibration and test documentation; supports equipment qualification, corrective actions, and continuous improvement in manufacturing and laboratory environments.

Commission, integrate, troubleshoot, and validate complex laboratory automation systems involving robots, instruments, software, databases, and multi-system workflows. Develop C# automation software, configure scheduling systems, perform FAT and SAT, and support customer deployments. Train customer teams, manage stakeholder expectations, document technical solutions, and mentor junior engineers. The role requires frequent domestic and international travel to customer sites.

Deploy, commission, integrate, and troubleshoot complex laboratory automation systems involving robots, instruments, software, databases, and multi-system workflows. Develop C# automation software, configure robotic hardware, execute FAT and SAT, and manage acceptance activities. Train customers, resolve technical issues, communicate with diverse stakeholders, mentor junior engineers, and support deployments across a regional territory with travel exceeding 40% annually.

Leads advanced automation solutions across manufacturing sites, from customer requirements and technical quotations through equipment design, integration, validation, and production launch. Develops automation architectures, control strategies, equipment specifications, and technology roadmaps while managing project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and resources. Serves as the corporate automation subject matter expert, improves manufacturing quality and throughput, troubleshoots complex systems, supports regulated manufacturing programs, and mentors engineering teams.

Designs, programs, integrates, commissions, and maintains PLC-, robot-, motion-control-, and machine-vision-based automation systems for subsea cable manufacturing. Troubleshoots controls issues, develops safety interlocks, supports equipment testing, analyzes downtime, maintains documentation, trains operators and technicians, and drives continuous improvement. Collaborates with mechanical, quality, and manufacturing engineering teams and may work any shift, including overtime, to support production.

Design, build, and maintain automated UI and API tests and frameworks. Contribute to test planning and CI/CD integration, report defects, collaborate with product and engineering, and own QA documentation and processes in an Agile environment.

Own photonic integrated-circuit design automation, inverse-design and AI-guided optimization, parametric layouts, simulation, DRC/LVS verification, and fabrication-aware modeling. Design and characterize photonic device blocks through tapeout, maintain component libraries and compact models, and connect design tools with automated testing and calibration systems. Develop behavioral and physical models for photonic circuits, links, lasers, and gain media while supporting system co-design, documentation, reviews, and team mentoring.

Own the automation roadmap for QGroundControl, controller software, and ground-side tools. Design and maintain Python-based test frameworks and regression suites for Qt/QML applications across Linux and Android. Automate application, API, command-line, hardware, and communications workflows; integrate tests into CI/CD; investigate failures; maintain traceability and release-readiness reporting; and mentor engineers. The role supports UAV software quality through automated validation, diagnostic analysis, and cross-functional defect resolution.

Owns the automation roadmap for QGroundControl, controller software, and ground-side tools. Designs and maintains automated test frameworks for Qt/QML applications across Linux and Android, validates application and device workflows, integrates tests into CI/CD, investigates failures, maintains traceability, and mentors engineers. The role partners with development and SQA teams to improve testability, identify quality risks, and support release readiness for tactical robotic systems.

Leads industrial automation and controls engineering for advanced ceramics manufacturing. Designs, programs, integrates, commissions, troubleshoots, and improves PLC/HMI-based equipment using Rockwell platforms. Develops controls standards, supports industrial networking, machine safety, data integration, robotics, and motion systems, and leads capital equipment projects, supplier coordination, technology transfers, and continuous improvement. Partners with cross-functional teams to improve manufacturing capability, reliability, productivity, yield, and safety.

Designs, implements, and advances automated testing for complex web applications and cybersecurity systems. Responsibilities include analyzing test automation solutions, determining test cases, expanding automated coverage, integrating automation into CI/CD, and collaborating with developers and manual testers. The role also evaluates emerging technologies, recommends technical solutions, and operationalizes automation across testing teams.

Designs and maintains automated risk-reporting solutions, integrating Python, Shell, SQL, AI workflows, Power BI, and dimensional data models. Modernizes SAS-based processes into scalable Python and Anaconda pipelines, develops data marts and star schemas, tunes queries, and supports risk-system production operations, governance, controls, monitoring, and change management. Partners with reporting teams and stakeholders to improve data accuracy, reliability, visualization, and operational effectiveness.

Designs, programs, commissions, and maintains PLC-based automation, robotic systems, electrical controls, plant networks, and HMI/SCADA systems for solid rocket motor and energetic materials production. Leads automation solution selection, machine vision and machine learning implementation, hazardous-environment electrical design, Lean and Six Sigma improvements, documentation, troubleshooting, and cross-functional manufacturing initiatives. Mentors engineers and technicians while progressing toward leadership of the automation and controls group.