Top Automation Engineer Jobs

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.

Design, develop, and transition advanced automation and manufacturing process solutions for aerospace production. Provide tooling and producibility guidance, define assembly sequences, create work instructions and training, troubleshoot production issues, and implement corrective actions to improve efficiency, cost, and quality while interfacing with engineering, production, suppliers, and program leadership.

Develop and maintain a C++-based central test execution engine and automation systems that run YAML-defined workflows, integrate with lab/test equipment, and improve reliability, performance, and scalability of mission-critical test infrastructure for sonobuoys and related systems.

Lead and deliver moderately complex automation/electrical projects from design through implementation. Drive cost reduction and continuous improvement, troubleshoot automated systems, interpret schematics and welding blueprints, collaborate cross-functionally, and mentor small teams while handing projects off to operations.

Work with the cybersecurity and global automation teams to design, implement, and expand test automation frameworks using Python, Selenium, and/or Robot Framework. Develop, execute, and maintain automated test cases across environments, convert manual regression tests, troubleshoot complex software issues, and improve test reliability and throughput.

Design, program, test, and troubleshoot electrical control systems for manufacturing automation. Prepare electrical drawings, program PLCs and HMIs, diagnose hardware/software issues, support and improve automated systems, and lead cross-disciplinary project coordination.

Develop and maintain mobile test automation using Espresso and Appium (Java). Create unit tests, use mocking/virtualization, execute tests across diverse devices, and apply strong QA and analytical skills to ensure application quality.

Develop and maintain automated tests, analyze and record test run results, work with CI/CD, write tests in Java, use SQL and bug tracking systems, and support test process improvements.

Design, write, and execute manual and automated QA tests (majority automation). Review user stories, create test cases/automation scenarios, find defects, demo stories, and participate in agile ceremonies.

Develop, write, and execute Selenium-based automated tests (WebDriver) using Java/Groovy. Utilize BDD/TDD practices (Cucumber, Gherkin, easy-b) to create regression automation, track defects, and work within SDLC methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, RUP). Support test case management and defect tracking; clear background check required and candidate must be local to Phoenix, AZ.

Designs, writes and executes automated Selenium/Selenium WebDriver tests using BDD. Develops Groovy/Java test scripts for regression testing, tracks defects, uses test case management tools, and follows SDLC methodologies (Waterfall, RUP, Agile) to validate web application functionality.