Top Automation Engineer Jobs

Designs, configures, implements, supports, and integrates process control and automation systems for a manufacturing facility. Troubleshoots production challenges, develops continuous improvement strategies, applies process control principles, supports capital projects, maintains documentation, collaborates cross-functionally, interfaces with equipment suppliers, and leads maintenance operations to improve efficiency, reliability, and production effectiveness.

Design, configure, implement, integrate, and support process control and automation systems in a manufacturing facility. Troubleshoot equipment and process challenges, develop continuous improvement strategies, support capital projects, maintain process documentation, collaborate cross-functionally, and coordinate with equipment suppliers. The role also provides technical expertise to improve operating efficiency, reliability, and production performance while leading maintenance operations.

Design and deploy AI-driven security automations, internal applications, copilots, and agentic workflows. Integrate solutions with enterprise security, IT, compliance, and business platforms while implementing secure approval controls, governance, and AI guardrails. Automate access reviews, software approvals, compliance evidence collection, and vulnerability processes. Partner cross-functionally to deliver production systems, measure risk and efficiency improvements, and support penetration testing and red-team initiatives.

Year-round Automation and Controls Engineer Intern supporting HMI development, PLC-based automation, control-system programming, troubleshooting, testing, and continuous improvement in a steel manufacturing environment. The role involves designing operator GUIs, integrating manufacturing technologies such as robotics and sensors, collaborating with engineering and operations teams, and gaining project management and technical communication experience.

Designs multilayer PCBs, sensor electronics, power and motor-control circuits, and custom factory automation systems. Builds automated test fixtures, integrates sensors and actuators, develops C/C++ firmware and Python diagnostics, sources components, and troubleshoots complex hardware issues on production lines. Performs signal integrity, EMC/EMI, fault-path, stress testing, rapid prototyping, and production-line debugging using laboratory instruments.

Design, develop, and implement equipment control systems and networks for manufacturing. Create electrical drawings, network diagrams, and machine control software. Coordinate with vendors/contractors, administer system software, and present project status to stakeholders to improve plant efficiency and support installations and continuous improvement.

Lead design, development, and implementation of machine and equipment control systems to improve plant efficiency. Design control architectures, networks, and create electrical drawings and documentation. Program PLC/DCS control software, manage vendor/contractor coordination, and provide technical guidance to operations, maintenance, and management.

Design, specify and deliver control and automation engineering for projects and maintenance: produce URS/FDS, select DCS/SIS hardware and software, develop control logic, support commissioning, optimize process control, review third-party designs, and implement engineering best practices to improve plant reliability and productivity.

Lead specification, implementation, and commissioning of automated manufacturing systems. Develop automation, controls, safety, and machine standards; manage integrators and suppliers; support robotic assembly, vision, FAT/SAT, commissioning, troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration to meet uptime and OEE targets.

Design, build, and deploy Tier Zero self-service solutions (virtual agents, chatbots, automated troubleshooting), intelligent routing, and predictive maintenance. Integrate automation with ITSM platforms, use low-code/pro-code tools (e.g., Power Automate), track deflection and satisfaction metrics, ensure accessibility compliance, document architectures and runbooks, and coordinate with service desk and cloud teams to drive continuous improvement.

Lead development and deployment of CNC machining automation, CAM/postprocessor software, and integrations to improve manufacturing efficiency and quality. Work with cross-functional teams to implement adaptive machining, probing, closed-loop feedback, cutting-tool management, and machine-code simulation. Provide hands-on support to machinists and scale automated machining solutions across sites.

Design, develop, and validate onboard and off-board autonomy software. Build cloud, data, testing, visualization, and performance-analysis tools that accelerate autonomy development and evaluation. Optimize autonomy architectures and algorithms, scale data pipelines, and collaborate with engineering, testing, product, cloud platform, and safety teams to deliver validation datasets.

Support the design, configuration, maintenance, and operation of automated hardware and software test systems used in production. Document test configurations and procedures, track software and hardware issues, support testing frameworks, and collaborate with engineers on root cause analysis and continuous improvement. The intern will gain hands-on experience with electronics, embedded systems, test equipment, automation, and production support.

Builds and maintains infrastructure automation across hybrid Azure and on-premises environments. Responsibilities include Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD pipelines, backups, disaster recovery, identity and security automation, monitoring, Tier 2/3 support, and AI-enablement tooling. The role also supports manufacturing IT/OT convergence, network segmentation, industrial systems, plant infrastructure, and vendor escalations. Requires frequent collaboration with cloud, security, software, data, manufacturing, and business teams, plus bilingual Spanish and English communication.

Build and maintain infrastructure automation across hybrid Azure and on-premises environments. Responsibilities include Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD pipelines, immutable backups, disaster recovery, identity and Zero Trust automation, monitoring, self-healing workflows, AI integrations, documentation, and Tier 3 support. The role collaborates with cloud, security, software, data, and business teams while supporting SOC 2 and ISO 27001 controls.

Design, develop, configure, test, troubleshoot, and commission automation solutions for power management and microgrid control systems. Create engineering designs, schematics, and layouts; program PLCs, RTACs, HMIs, and SCADA systems; collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams; manage project requirements, timelines, and delivery; and apply IEEE, IEC, and NERC standards. The role requires at least 20% domestic and international travel.

Leads the transformation of manual manufacturing processes into automated, scalable systems across multiple production floors. Responsibilities include evaluating processes, conducting time studies and PFMEAs, specifying and integrating robotics and control systems, programming and commissioning equipment, coordinating cross-functional projects, integrating systems with MES, ERP, and plant networks, ensuring safety and AS9100 compliance, managing budgets and timelines, and tracking improvements in efficiency, downtime, throughput, and ROI.

Build and maintain internal IT infrastructure as a product through automation, identity and access management, endpoint lifecycle management, networking, API integrations, workflow orchestration, internal tools, AI integrations, security scripting, alerting, and compliance automation. The role emphasizes Python or JavaScript development, Okta or Azure AD, MDM platforms, REST or GraphQL APIs, and security-first engineering practices.

Lead mobile automation testing for browser and native apps using mobile cloud platforms and emulators. Develop and execute test scenarios across phases, implement CI/CD with Jenkins, perform API testing with JMeter, ensure accessibility compliance, and manage test automation teams in client-server environments.

Lead design and execution of mobile web and native app test automation across testing phases. Use mobile cloud platforms and emulators, implement CI/CD with Jenkins, perform API testing with JMeter, ensure accessibility compliance, and manage test teams and test scenarios throughout the application lifecycle.

Design and deliver LLM-powered, agentic AI systems to automate customer support and compliance. Build scalable, secure backend infrastructure in Python and Go, integrate third-party models/APIs, implement grounding and guardrails, and measure performance. Lead end-to-end projects, mentor engineers, conduct code reviews, and participate in on-call and incident response to improve resolution times and reduce operational costs.

Owns automation and machine-control systems in a high-volume manufacturing environment. Deploys, monitors, troubleshoots, and maintains PLCs, HMIs, robotics, hardware, software, and production equipment. Develops and modifies control programs, integrates new equipment, maintains system backups and documentation, evaluates technology, supports procurement, trains users, and improves plant operational stability, efficiency, and security.

Designs, develops, administers, and supports enterprise automation, AI agents, copilots, workflows, applications, dashboards, and integrations. Partners with stakeholders to identify automation opportunities, provides Tier 3 troubleshooting, manages governance and security, supports adoption and training, documents best practices, evaluates emerging AI technologies, and ensures responsible, scalable, cost-effective solutions across Microsoft platforms.

The Automation Engineer will develop and maintain automation scripts using Selenium, integrate testing tools with CI tools, and report testing metrics.

Design and develop LabVIEW and Python applications for assembly, alignment, calibration, and testing of laser systems; simulate/program robot arms; deploy vision and sensor metrology; collect/store test data; create test plans, schedules, cost estimates; support legacy software and collaborate across engineering teams to deliver projects on schedule.