Top Automation Engineer Jobs

Provides technical support and engineering services for laboratory automation environments. Installs, operates, maintains, validates, troubleshoots, and scripts liquid handlers, plate readers, robotic systems, and related software. Develops methods, performs testing, modifies automation systems, trains users, documents procedures, and supports compliance programs. Collaborates with scientists and engineering teams to improve research workflows and implement automation technologies across client laboratory sites.

Designs and installs industrial IoT data layers for legacy machinery. Responsibilities include assessing equipment, designing sensor, PLC, and edge architectures, integrating PLC/SCADA systems, deploying gateways, installing industrial sensors, configuring device-to-cloud protocols, and producing as-built drawings, I/O lists, and commissioning reports. The role requires hands-on brownfield automation integration experience and work on live production floors.

Designs, develops, and maintains automation solutions for enterprise Linux and Windows environments. The role involves scripting, infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, deployment automation, monitoring, troubleshooting, and operational process improvement using Python, PowerShell, Bash, Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins, and related technologies. The engineer collaborates with infrastructure, application, security, and operations teams while supporting testing, release management, documentation, and operational readiness.

Designs, builds, reviews, and deploys automated testing solutions for complex software systems. Leads issue troubleshooting and root-cause analysis, develops functional, load, and batch test automation, and writes functional test cases. Collaborates with product, project, development, and business teams on testing objectives. Mentors Test Automation Engineers and ensures solutions align with automation frameworks, software quality standards, and design patterns.

Designs, deploys, and maintains enterprise network infrastructure and automated IT operations. Builds Infrastructure-as-Code solutions, automates provisioning and configuration management, supports hybrid cloud and on-premises environments, and implements monitoring, security, and self-healing workflows. The role also conducts technical site evaluations, documents architectures and procedures, improves operational processes, and mentors IT and network teams on automation best practices.

Develops analytics, automation, dashboards, and self-service visualization tools supporting healthcare accreditation and risk management. The role uses Python, SQL, RPA, Tableau, Looker, Power BI, and workflow automation to improve efficiency, data quality, governance, and decision-making. Responsibilities include translating stakeholder needs into scalable solutions, managing multiple initiatives, presenting insights, promoting standardized data practices, and partnering cross-functionally. This is a limited-tenure position expected to end after 18–24 months.

Develop and maintain automated RF test procedures and production-quality software frameworks. Interface with RF instrumentation, acquire and process test data, troubleshoot software, hardware, and test setup issues, and improve test coverage, repeatability, and throughput. Collaborate with RF, manufacturing, test, and product engineers while documenting methods and results and supporting customer demonstrations.

Designs and owns large-scale network test automation frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, configuration workflows, and end-to-end testing for physical and container-based environments. Automates network feature, platform, traffic, performance, and regression testing across multiple network operating systems. Establishes automation standards, metrics, and reliable test practices while collaborating with software and hardware teams and mentoring engineers in Python, networking, and DevOps.

Performs automated and manual testing across UI, API, and integration layers. Develops Playwright-based test scripts, executes functional and regression testing, validates backend data with SQL, and contributes to test plans and CI/CD integration. Collaborates with Engineering and Product teams to identify defects, improve automation coverage, and track quality metrics. Participates in Agile ceremonies and applies QA standards, regulatory requirements, and emerging AI-assisted testing tools under senior guidance.

Develop and implement automation maintenance plans supporting safety, quality, productivity, and equipment uptime. Maintain and improve preventive maintenance programs, coordinate contractors and equipment services, contribute to shutdown scheduling and long-term automation decisions, and help plan cost-effective work schedules and manpower assignments. The role supports operating departments and requires knowledge of PLCs, drives, automation equipment, networking, and related maintenance indicators.

Leads software engineering and automated testing initiatives across full-stack, distributed, cloud-based systems. Designs end-to-end test strategies and automation frameworks, provides technical direction across Agile teams, mentors engineers, establishes coding and design standards, and partners with architects and product managers. The role develops microservices and APIs, improves system performance, reduces technical debt, and evaluates emerging technologies across AWS and other cloud environments.

Design, develop, test, commission, and improve automated manufacturing equipment from concept through production. Evaluate vendors, perform failure mode analysis, troubleshoot production issues, implement engineering changes, and ensure equipment meets throughput, quality, safety, and reliability requirements. Collaborate with production and process engineering teams, document equipment for operators, and support commissioning and handoff into reliable production use.

Develops and supports Envision Power Agent applications, SSRS reports, SQL queries, stored procedures, and JAMS automation jobs. Resolves application support tickets, monitors workflows, supports releases and upgrades, and collaborates with business and technical stakeholders to deliver reliable reporting and operational solutions. The role also uses PowerShell or C# automation, Azure DevOps, and Microsoft technologies while supporting Transfer Agency operations.

Provides technical leadership for industrial automation systems supporting manufacturing, utilities, facilities, and process operations. Responsibilities include troubleshooting equipment, monitoring reliability and quality metrics, maintaining PLC and vision-system backups, administering manufacturing systems, supporting capital projects, leading automation improvements, and creating controlled procedures and risk assessments. Requires expertise in PLCs, HMIs, machine vision, SCADA, and automation within an FDA-regulated environment.

Leads complex mechanical automation, configurator, CAD, product-platforming, and engineering workflow initiatives from architecture through deployment and lifecycle support. Establishes automation standards, validation methods, reusable frameworks, and configuration practices while resolving integration and data issues. Manages large technical projects, influences cross-functional stakeholders, mentors engineers, and advances scalable engineering automation across product families.

Supports R&D project and experiment planning, workflow analysis, process improvement, and engineering automation. Develops Python-based tools, dashboards, and data-analysis solutions to reduce manual work, identify bottlenecks and anomalies, improve visibility, and accelerate development cycles. Collaborates with engineering teams to standardize workflows, create SOPs, and drive continuous improvement in a photonics and semiconductor manufacturing environment.

Leads the adoption and production delivery of agentic platforms and intelligent automation across wealth management. Designs agentic SDLC capabilities, reusable architectures, governance, evaluation, observability, and secure integrations. Partners with engineering, product, risk, compliance, and business teams to deliver high-value AI use cases. Provides technical leadership, workshops, mentoring, vendor evaluation, and organizational enablement while measuring reliability, adoption, efficiency, risk reduction, and business outcomes in a regulated financial services environment.

Designs, builds, integrates, maintains, and troubleshoots automated manufacturing equipment and control systems. Leads equipment projects from concept through deployment, analyzes production KPIs, implements process improvements, and supports root cause analysis and validation. Uses SolidWorks, PLCs, HMIs, motors, robotics, vision systems, and industrial networking. Maintains technical records, manages repair parts, mentors technicians, and ensures compliance with safety standards, OSHA, ISO 13485, and ISO 9001.

Supports instrumentation and controls engineering design across studies, conceptual design, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration. Prepares specifications, instrumentation datasheets, schematics, plan drawings, calculations, and field reports under senior engineer supervision. Coordinates with clients, external partners, and multidisciplinary project teams while self-checking work and supporting multiple projects.

Develops and maintains secure, scalable test automation solutions across the software development lifecycle. Responsibilities include designing automation frameworks, writing Java-based tests, implementing BDD practices, managing test data with SQL, testing APIs and applications, conducting feasibility and ROI analyses, troubleshooting quality issues, and collaborating with engineering, product, DevOps, and QA teams. The role also uses AI-assisted development tools responsibly and supports Oracle HCM testing or configuration.

Leads advanced automation diagnostics, maintenance, installation, modernization, and optimization for manufacturing machinery. Develops preventive maintenance strategies, resolves complex system failures, performs root cause analysis, modifies PLC and control programs, and ensures safety and regulatory compliance. Mentors automation and maintenance staff, documents activities, supports new hardware and software installations, and collaborates on modernization, reliability, continuous improvement, and energy-efficiency initiatives.

Develop, test, deploy, and support production automation software for spacecraft and launch vehicle component acceptance testing. Collaborate with avionics, manufacturing, and engineering stakeholders; integrate computerized production systems; maintain documentation; participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and agile activities; investigate issues; and support test rig bring-up, maintenance, and production operations. Domestic and international travel may be required.

Build and deliver enterprise AI agent solutions using Microsoft Copilot Studio, Microsoft Foundry, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Azure, and Power Platform. Design agent architectures, integrations, grounding, evaluations, automations, and responsible AI controls. Implement governance, security, compliance, lifecycle management, ALM, DLP, identity, monitoring, and cost optimization. Advise customers, translate business requirements into production solutions, create reusable technical assets, and facilitate technical discussions across customer and internal teams.

Design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes and automation to reduce cost, waste, and cycle time. Lead process analysis, SPC, validation, capital projects, equipment selection, and control system implementation (PLC/HMI). Collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, provide technical troubleshooting, and train production staff.

Leads AI-enabled manufacturing optimization across production facilities by analyzing machine, downtime, scrap, and production data. Develops monitoring dashboards, alerts, predictive maintenance tools, troubleshooting guidance, and operational KPIs. Partners with operations, maintenance, engineering, and leadership teams to improve OEE, throughput, uptime, quality, and efficiency. Supports IoT data collection, machine analytics, process improvements, and implementation across facilities, with travel as needed.