Top Automation Engineer Jobs

Lead design, specification, procurement, implementation, integration, commissioning, and qualification of process automation systems (DCS, PLC/SCADA, MES, data historians) for pharmaceutical manufacturing, packaging, and warehouse operations. Define global automation architectures, manage supplier interfaces, ensure regulatory compliance (GMP, FDA, EMA), lead CSV and qualification activities, and support digital transformation initiatives including APC, batch analytics, and IT/OT convergence. Drive project delivery and risk mitigation across mid-to-large scale projects.

Own testing strategy and execution for new features, design and maintain manual, exploratory, regression, and end-to-end Playwright automation, perform REST API testing, integrate tests into GitLab CI/CD, review requirements, perform root-cause analysis, mentor junior QA, and leverage AI-assisted testing to improve coverage and productivity.

The Senior Software Quality Engineer will architect the automated QA framework for WISEcode's platform, focusing on quality engineering practices, automated testing for ASP.NET and Blazor applications, CI/CD integration, and collaboration with engineering teams to ensure robust quality standards are met.

As a Principal Software Engineer, you'll drive the technical vision for automation frameworks, collaborate across teams, mentor others, and enhance quality standards.

Design, develop, and qualify automated lab workcells and liquid-handling protocols; integrate automation with LIMS and AI/ML pipelines; diagnose mechanical, software, and systems integration issues; collaborate with scientific, software, and systems engineering teams to translate workflows to automation; improve automation development, testing, and deployment; plan automation inventory and lifecycle. Onsite in South San Francisco.

Design, build, and operate production-grade automation and agent frameworks to integrate documentation, localization, and content platforms. Lead CI/CD pipelines, REST API integrations, LLM-based automation, monitoring, and cross-functional mentorship to reduce manual effort and improve reliability at scale.

Lead and execute automation projects and roadmap initiatives for cell culture plants (CCP1/CCP2). Maintain, troubleshoot, and validate PLC, DCS, MCS, and VSC systems; support MAR activities, tech transfers, capital projects, commissioning, and software change control. Collaborate cross-functionally to design and implement automation solutions, perform offline/online coding and debugging, conduct startup testing and peer reviews, and resolve manufacturing discrepancies with corrective actions to ensure qualified, reliable production systems.

The Principal Product Engineer will develop and drive customer adoption of AI-driven Layout Automation flows, focusing on analog layout expertise and automation technology, while collaborating with customers.

Drive development and customer adoption of Analog Design automation flows in Virtuoso, optimizing and enhancing customer design workflows and methodologies.

Provide technical application engineering support to outside sales; design and size electronic controls and mechatronic solutions (pneumatics, motion control, six-axis robots, vision); develop system specs, scope of work, costing and proposals; train customers and sales teams; maintain partner product expertise and deliver real-time technical support. Role includes travel and collaboration with factory partners.

Lead development, validation, and continuous improvement of electronic assembly and automation processes (PCBA/SMT). Own NPI, process documentation, SPC/DOE analysis, equipment/programming, automation/vision systems, Lean/Six Sigma projects, and cross-functional problem solving to improve yield, reliability, cost, and on-time delivery in a fully on-site manufacturing environment.

Develop, validate, and improve electronic assembly and automation processes (PCBA/SMT). Lead NPI, process validation, SPC/DOE analyses, equipment qualification, automation and inspection implementation, root-cause troubleshooting, and continuous improvement to improve yield, reliability, cost, and on-time delivery.

Design, program, and commission process control systems (PLCs/HMIs/SCADA). Perform troubleshooting, testing, electrical and instrumentation design, write specs and documentation, interface with clients, and assist with estimates and proposals.

The role involves executing software testing activities, developing test strategies, collaborating with teams, and validating AI products through automated and manual testing.

Manage daily site maintenance, support WordPress site builds, and train alongside the AI & Automation Manager for future specialization.

Design, develop, and commission electrical and motion-based automation systems for custom industrial machinery. Lead PLC/HMI and multi-axis motion control development, specify components, create schematics and BOMs, integrate with mechanical/hydraulic systems, perform testing and field commissioning, and provide technical support and mentorship. Frequent domestic and international travel (~50%+).

Implement and support mobile automation systems (AGVs, VLMs, ASRS) onsite and remotely, collaborate with partners and suppliers, provide post-implementation support, train users, document best practices, lead application/implementation resources, and drive customer-focused solutions.

Design, build, and maintain automation workflows integrating IT systems, identity platforms, Atlassian products, and financial apps. Automate user lifecycle and access reviews, apply DevOps practices (version control, CI/CD), support secrets management, SIEM, and compliance, and create documentation and runbooks to improve operational efficiency in a regulated banking environment.

Lead Design for Automation (DFA) through new product development, ensuring automation-ready designs. Provide senior manufacturing engineering support for automation, robotics, welding, assembly, tooling, and material handling. Act as SME for automation-critical processes, drive DFA standards and governance, lead PFMEAs and capability reviews, support plant transfers and startups, and apply Lean continuous improvement to reduce cost, risk, and variation.

Provide technical leadership for site automation and process control: design, configure, and commission DCS/PLC systems; develop control graphics; manage DCS/SIS, historians, backups, and simulators; support instrumentation commissioning; lead automation projects and MOC activities; coach operations and maintenance; investigate incidents; and provide 24/7 site support for continuous improvement and stable process control.

Design and own an automated hardware test rig integrated with CI/CD to build, flash, run, and report tests for a wearable AI device. Implement connectivity and throughput stress tests, long-duration audio and battery/thermal characterization, API-level tests, dashboards with regression flags, diagnostic tooling, and automation-driven bug triage. Establish nightly and weekly runs and partner with firmware to define automated vs. manual coverage.

Design, develop, and commission integrated automation systems combining PLC controls, robotics, and 2D/3D machine vision. Program PLCs and HMIs, integrate I/O and communications, configure vision platforms (Cognex, Keyence, LMI, Matrox, Mech-Mind, Photoneo), implement AI-enabled inspection, and perform onsite commissioning and troubleshooting to optimize system performance and safety.

Develop test automation for a Linux-based drone platform on Qualcomm MSM chipsets. Contribute to drone technology work, including flying drones. Requires embedded software development experience using C and Python and strong Linux familiarity.

Design and implement production-grade backend services and platform APIs in Go. Build Kubernetes-native components (controllers, operators, CRDs, webhooks), integrate with CI/CD, observability, and security systems, and apply AI/agentic programming to automate platform workflows and improve developer productivity. Troubleshoot distributed systems and participate in architecture reviews.

Design, develop, and transition advanced automation and manufacturing solutions for production. Provide manufacturability guidance, participate in tool design reviews, define assembly sequences, troubleshoot production issues, and implement corrective actions. Interface with engineering, production, suppliers, and program offices to improve efficiency, reduce cost, and ensure quality and producibility in a fast-paced aerospace environment.