Top Automation Engineer Jobs

Lead the design, operation, and optimization of enterprise infrastructure automation across cloud, hybrid, on-premises, and network environments. Develop Infrastructure-as-Code using Ansible, Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates, Bicep, and scripting languages. Support CI/CD, monitoring, compliance, troubleshooting, and network integrations while mentoring engineers and improving operational reliability, security, and consistency.

Leads Ignition SCADA back-end architecture, gateway redundancy, SQL databases, tag historians, PLC and OPC connectivity, and enterprise integrations. Designs scalable interfaces with LIMS, ERP, and QMS systems; establishes security, data integrity, and integration standards. Manages projects, reviews technical deliverables, supports commissioning, mentors engineers, and provides lifecycle support for deployed systems. Requires significant travel locally and substantial on-site presence.

Develop technical and commercial proposals for electrical and automation modernization and installation projects in the metals industry. Collaborate with engineering teams to define solutions, estimate project costs, select vendors, and present technical solutions to customers. The role requires expertise with PLCs, HMIs, drives, and process models, plus customer-facing communication and up to 15% North American travel.

The GTM Engineer will automate sales workflows using tools, build integrations, design a win/loss analysis program, and collaborate with sales teams to leverage AI insights.

Develop and maintain Python-based automated test frameworks for cloud applications, web UIs, and REST APIs. Build test infrastructure, pipelines, environments, and quality metrics; troubleshoot defects using logs and telemetry; collaborate with software engineers; investigate customer issues; and improve automation coverage and release quality. The role is onsite in Cupertino, requires U.S. citizenship, and includes meetings outside standard business hours several times weekly.

Develop and maintain enterprise Ansible automation, infrastructure-as-code solutions, scripts, REST APIs, CI/CD pipelines, and integration workflows. Manage the full automation development lifecycle, troubleshoot production issues, provide technical support, document runbooks, and collaborate with infrastructure, security, and service teams. The role requires secure coding, multi-platform expertise, Agile delivery, on-call participation, U.S. citizenship, and eligibility for Public Trust clearance.

Set technical direction for AI-enabled automation across build, CI, testing, and release. Build agent harnesses and integrations with GitLab, Jira, test results, logs, and observability systems. Develop evaluation methods, guardrails, and auditability for nondeterministic automation. Deliver quality engineering capabilities such as failure attribution, defect deduplication, coverage-gap analysis, and release-readiness summaries while mentoring engineers and guiding cross-team adoption.

Leads a team delivering automated end-to-end product testing across hardware, firmware, and software. Designs functional test equipment, develops component-to-system-level automation, supports board bring-up and manufacturing yield, analyzes test data, and drives root-cause analysis and design-for-test improvements. The role includes electrical system testing, tester procurement and commissioning, cross-functional design reviews, and technical mentorship.

Design and industrialize automated production machines for automotive customers: develop machine concepts, create electrical panel prints, wiring and power distribution diagrams, BOMs; coordinate with machine builders through quoting, fabrication, debug, and site installation; support customer buyoff and production readiness; opportunity to develop machine code and robot programming.

Entry-level manufacturing engineering role developing, testing, deploying, and supporting fab automation solutions. Integrate hardware and software for robotics and automation, troubleshoot performance issues, design and integrate automated manufacturing cells, analyze data to support decisions, and partner with operations and maintenance to improve productivity in a semiconductor fab.

Provides pre- and post-sales technical support for industrial automation products, assists sales teams, develops demonstrations and bills of materials, delivers customer training, maintains demo and training rooms, and performs product research. The role includes phone and occasional onsite customer support, vendor training, customer calls, engineering and training billing generation, and progression toward factory certification. Candidates need an associate technical degree, at least three years of industrial automation or robotics experience, electrical CAD and programming experience, and preferably Siemens PLC programming experience.

Leads and supports DeltaV automation systems in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include designing, configuring, troubleshooting, optimizing, validating, and maintaining automation systems; leading projects through commissioning and qualification; investigating deviations and CAPAs; developing technical documentation; ensuring FDA and data integrity compliance; and collaborating with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Validation, and IT teams.

Develop and test non-Microsoft low-code, no-code, and configurable workflow prototypes for NATO capability-development processes. Work directly with operational users to discover requirements, redesign fragmented workflows, configure applications, integrate data sources, write lightweight scripts, conduct pilots, measure outcomes, and iterate solutions. Document requirements, logic, testing, risks, and technical constraints; prepare successful prototypes for transition to enterprise development, DevSecOps, or sustainment teams. Present findings and recommendations to CAPDEV leaders and stakeholders.

Build and maintain secure, auditable internal automations for finance, IT, People, and delivery workflows. Develop API integrations with Microsoft Graph, Slack, Atlassian, banking, HR, and identity systems; manage authentication, deployment, observability, and audit controls. Apply LLMs and agentic patterns selectively with human approval gates, while meeting SOX, ISO 27001, SOC 2, EU AI Act, and data protection requirements. Partner with process owners, Finance, Security, and Legal to simplify workflows and operate reliable production systems.

The AI and Automation Solutions Developer architects, builds, tests, deploys, and maintains production-ready AI applications, agents, integrations, and automated workflows. The role develops Power Platform solutions, APIs, enterprise integrations, and internal applications; implements security, privacy, governance, monitoring, and documentation; evaluates emerging AI technologies; measures operational impact; and partners with data, clinical, IT, quality, operations, and vendor teams to deliver scalable healthcare solutions.

Supports an 18-month AGV/AGF automation project in a manufacturing facility. Responsibilities include equipment installation, deployment, testing, debugging, troubleshooting, performance monitoring, project documentation, schedule tracking, vendor coordination, stakeholder communication, and continuous improvement. The role includes initial training in Atlanta and requires work in a manufacturing environment.

Develop, test, deploy, and maintain robotic process automation and hyperautomation solutions for Department of the Navy financial management programs. Design compliant and scalable RPA architectures, integrate data and technology, research automation tools, support enterprise use cases, and maintain code and documentation. The role requires UiPath and Microsoft Power Platform expertise, collaboration with commands and clients, onsite support, domestic and international travel, and an active Secret clearance.

Leads technical coordination and systems integration for complex industrial automation projects. Defines requirements, architecture, specifications, acceptance criteria, and vendor deliverables across software, robotics, controls, electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing disciplines. Supports design reviews, testing, commissioning, FAT, SAT, troubleshooting, risk mitigation, documentation, and customer installations while ensuring integrated systems meet performance, quality, and reliability requirements.

Provision and support Palo Alto firewalls and Panorama servers across cloud and disconnected networks. Develop Ansible automation, manage network and storage services, deploy monitoring, investigate disruptions, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions. The role requires onsite work in the Baltimore metropolitan area, an active TS clearance with SCI eligibility, Security+ certification, and extensive regulated-environment networking experience.

Develops, maintains, and improves automated test and manufacturing equipment, software, fixtures, processes, and databases for global factories. Supports new product introduction, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, quality improvements, data collection, standard work, and design-for-manufacturability/testability activities. Collaborates with R&D, manufacturing engineering, production teams, suppliers, and global colleagues. Requires strong electrical, mechanical, controls, software, CAD, measurement, and data-acquisition expertise.

Develop and maintain automated test equipment, manufacturing processes, software, fixtures, and databases for global factories. Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, controls, and production issues; analyze quality data and implement corrective actions. Support new product introduction, design for manufacturability and testability, standard work, quality checks, product evaluations, supplier collaboration, and test documentation. The role requires cross-functional communication with R&D, manufacturing engineering, operations, production, and suppliers.

Provides technical startup, commissioning, programming, troubleshooting, and maintenance for building automation and control systems. Programs PLC and DDC controllers, configures networks, calibrates devices, maps control points, creates graphics, and troubleshoots HVAC, electrical, process, and life-safety systems. Leads projects, manages commissioning documentation, collaborates with internal teams and clients, and mentors automation technicians in field and construction-site environments.

Evaluates, pilots, designs, procures, and deploys warehouse automation technologies. Responsibilities include RFP support, ROI analysis, vendor validation, solution design, project tracking, commissioning, acceptance testing, data analysis, troubleshooting, post-launch support, and proof-of-concept development. Partners with operations, customers, vendors, technology teams, and business stakeholders to optimize automated warehouse systems and deliver measurable operational improvements.

Reviews ship electrical and automation system drawings for U.S. government and military vessels, ensuring compliance with ABS rules, regulations, and contracts. Performs engineering analysis, resolves design issues, prepares technical reports, communicates with clients and flag administrations, and advises field operations. The role requires coordination across disciplines, occasional vessel or field-site visits, and the ability to obtain and maintain Secret clearance.

Develop and maintain enterprise automation solutions using Ansible, Python, Bash, and PowerShell. Build RESTful APIs, Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks across Linux, Windows, and cloud platforms. Manage the full automation software lifecycle, integrate enterprise systems, support production environments, document solutions, and collaborate with infrastructure, security, and service teams in Agile environments.