Top Automation Engineer Jobs

Leads engineering projects involving electric power system automation, protection, control, integration, and communications. Designs, configures, validates, installs, commissions, and supports automation systems while training customers. Manages scope, schedules, budgets, quality, and safety; contributes to proposals; mentors staff; and may supervise personnel. Requires extensive power systems application experience, strong communication skills, and at least 25% domestic and international travel.

Develop and execute manual and automated tests for FactoryTalk Optix, validating design-time and runtime workflows. Responsibilities include test planning, defect reproduction and tracking, regression and release testing, exploratory testing, and documentation. The role collaborates with developers, product owners, and distributed test teams while using tools such as JIRA, QTest, Confluence, GitHub, and Jenkins. Candidates may also work with Python, C#, Squish, Selenium, CI/CD pipelines, Linux, and industrial automation technologies.

Develop and execute manual and automated tests for the FactoryTalk Optix industrial visualization and HMI platform. Responsibilities include test planning, workflow validation, defect reproduction and tracking, regression and release testing, exploratory testing, documentation, and defect triage within an Agile team. The role collaborates with developers, product owners, and distributed test teams while contributing to automation, quality procedures, and continuous improvement.

Design, program, test, commission, and support Level 1 control systems for hot and cold rolling mills. Responsibilities include integration testing, on-site startup, customer training, troubleshooting, remote service support, and collaboration with project management, mechanical engineering, and Level 2 engineering teams. The role requires an engineering degree, at least five years of experience, PLC expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and willingness to travel internationally.

Designs and maintains automated testing frameworks and test suites across unit, API, integration, and end-to-end testing. Integrates quality processes into CI/CD pipelines, performs manual validation, analyzes defects and test data, and collaborates with Product, Engineering, Data, and Scrum teams. The role also supports Agile delivery, documentation, release stability, and compliance with HIPAA, FDA, and GDPR requirements.

Lead pre-release software validation for laboratory robotics and automation systems. Develop automated testing tools, unit tests, functional and integration test plans, quality metrics, and release criteria. Perform cybersecurity validation, defect analysis, and release readiness assessments. Operate and troubleshoot integrated automation equipment involving robotics, machine vision, conveyors, sensors, pneumatic systems, and serial devices. Establish testing processes and documentation while collaborating with software, hardware, controls, and quality teams.

Program, commission, troubleshoot, and optimize heavy-duty AGV systems across indoor and outdoor manufacturing environments. Develop PLC and HMI logic, configure fleet routing and safety systems, tune navigation technologies, integrate AGVs with facility equipment and manufacturing systems, and conduct testing under varied conditions. Create technical documentation, recovery procedures, and operating instructions while training maintenance and operations personnel.

Leads automation and controls engineering for aluminum rolling manufacturing equipment. Responsibilities include optimizing process controls, troubleshooting PLCs and automation systems, maintaining software and backups, improving reliability, supporting capital projects, preparing technical specifications, analyzing failures, and mentoring engineers. The role also evaluates new technologies, supports preventive and predictive maintenance, manages improvement initiatives, and collaborates across plant functions to improve safety, quality, reliability, and efficiency.

Develop and maintain complex software systems, including AI automation workflows, integrations, algorithms, and high-volume data-processing solutions. Build CI/CD pipelines, debug and enhance applications, develop database queries, implement monitoring, optimize performance, and execute software testing. The role also involves requirements analysis, documentation, system installation, quality control, and collaboration with engineering teams. Work is performed near Fort Meade, Maryland, and requires TS/SCI with a polygraph.

Design and maintain automated testing infrastructure for CI, hardware-in-the-loop, and system-level validation of humanoid robots. Develop Python frameworks, CLI tools, test pipelines, logging, reporting, and data visualization. Integrate regression testing into CI/CD, validate hardware and firmware releases, diagnose failures across hardware and software, and collaborate with systems integration, firmware, and software teams on test coverage and reusable validation frameworks.

Leads the design, development, and delivery of scalable automation solutions for laboratory and scientific workflows. Responsibilities include software architecture, Python and AWS development, APIs, microservices, data pipelines, system integrations, workflow orchestration, testing, CI/CD, production support, and regulatory compliance. The role mentors engineers, establishes reusable frameworks, manages technical delivery and dependencies, and serves as a client-facing technical lead across distributed teams.

Serve as Syncade MES system administrator and SME in a GMP manufacturing site: ensure availability, support eBR workflows, manage access and validations (IQ/OQ/PQ), lead investigations, integrate MES with DeltaV/PI/Infobatch/enterprise systems, and drive continuous improvement including off-hours support as needed.

Designs and implements advanced automation, controls, and mechatronic systems for high-volume server manufacturing. Responsibilities include developing automated assembly, testing, inspection, robotics, motion-control, and safety systems; supporting new product introduction; integrating vendors and equipment; optimizing yield, throughput, reliability, and cycle time; applying data-driven methods; and leading qualification, documentation, training, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Design and maintain Playwright with Java automation frameworks; create functional, regression, integration, API, and end-to-end tests; integrate suites into CI/CD pipelines; analyze results, report defects, support code reviews, and collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams. The role also includes developing reusable testing utilities, monitoring execution, improving quality processes, mentoring junior engineers, and adopting emerging automation practices.

Develop and maintain automated calibration systems using LabVIEW, integrating NI hardware and third-party instrumentation. Build automated test procedures, user interfaces, data management solutions, and measurement workflows. Collaborate with metrology teams to align procedures with calibration standards and uncertainty requirements. Troubleshoot software, hardware, and procedure issues; document systems; train users; and communicate technical solutions to customers and stakeholders.

Develops, designs, schedules, and executes test plans for software, hardware, and control systems. Ensures product quality through testing, peer reviews, technical analysis, and documentation. Reviews hardware specifications, validates installation compliance, interprets technical drawings, and troubleshoots across network, application, database, and vendor technology layers. Requires collaboration across multiple programs and projects, with experience in SCADA, version control, issue tracking, operating systems, and TCP/IP networks.

Designs and develops custom automation equipment, fixtures, workstations, and electromechanical systems. Creates CAD models, drawings, assemblies, and bills of materials; integrates robotics, vision, servo, pneumatic, and sensing systems. Leads concept development, prototyping, troubleshooting, commissioning, factory acceptance testing, installation, and startup. Resolves mechanical and integration issues, supports machine safety and compliance, and contributes to engineering standards. Requires experience with custom automation machines, motion systems, process tooling, safety design, tolerance analysis, and production equipment deployment.

Leads platform-wide QA strategy and mentors engineers while designing automated UI, API, and integration testing frameworks. Validates end-to-end clearing workflows, data consistency, and distributed systems; defines test coverage, environments, and reproducible test data. Integrates automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and drives release confidence, resiliency, and defect reduction across trading and clearing applications.

Leads platform-wide QA strategy for a regulated clearinghouse, including automated UI, API, and integration frameworks; end-to-end clearing workflow validation; test data and environment management; release confidence metrics; CI pipeline integration; defect reduction; and quality mentorship across engineering teams.

Develop and scale automated test software and infrastructure for RF and satellite communications payloads. Responsibilities include controlling laboratory instrumentation, implementing system and component validation sequences, debugging hardware/software integration issues, building reusable frameworks, integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines, and improving test reliability and scalability. The role collaborates across software, hardware, and systems teams to translate requirements into effective automation strategies and support laboratory-based validation.

Designs and maintains scalable automated test frameworks and infrastructure for distributed systems, microservices, cloud and on-premises deployments, instruments, and integrated devices. Develops reusable test libraries, device interfaces, protocol libraries, and automation components. Collaborates with development teams to improve testability and observability, mentors engineers, participates in code reviews, and provides technical leadership for test automation initiatives.

Architect, develop, and maintain scalable system test automation infrastructure for ZIA Core Datapath. Build automation suites validating cloud firewall, tunneling, load balancing, IPS/IDS, routing, and switching technologies. Perform functional, integration, performance, and scale testing; troubleshoot complex network, HTTP/SSL, and firewall issues; optimize regression cycles; and mentor engineers.

Leads automation engineering projects from business development and proposal development through design, integration, commissioning, and delivery. Oversees PLC, HMI, SCADA, instrumentation, networking, and control system design while managing scope, schedules, budgets, vendors, and compliance. Develops client relationships, mentors engineers, plans resources, supports team utilization, and ensures QA/QC across multidisciplinary projects in water, energy, industrial, aerospace, and related sectors.

Leads automation engineering projects from design through integration, testing, and commissioning across water, industrial, energy, aerospace, and related sectors. Oversees PLC, HMI, SCADA, instrumentation, networking, and control-system designs while managing scope, budgets, schedules, vendors, and regulatory compliance. Supports business development, proposals, client relationships, resource planning, utilization, quality assurance, and mentoring of junior engineers.

Leads automation engineering projects from client engagement and proposals through design, integration, testing, and commissioning. Oversees PLC, HMI, SCADA, instrumentation, networking, and control-system implementation while managing scope, schedules, budgets, vendors, QA/QC, and regulatory compliance. Develops staff, plans resources, supports business development, maintains billable backlog, and mentors engineers and designers across water, industrial, energy, aerospace, and other sectors.