Top Automation Engineer Jobs

Develop, program, test, and commission Level 1 control systems for hot strip mills. Collaborate with mechanical and Level 2 teams, perform integration testing, support on-site commissioning, train customer personnel, and service systems remotely and on-site. Willingness to travel for extended integration and commissioning assignments is required.

Program, test, integrate, and commission Level 1 PLC-based control systems for rolling mills (cold and hot strip). Collaborate with Level 2, mechanical, and project teams; perform integration testing, on-site commissioning, customer training, and remote/on-site service while supporting long-term project deployments.

Own Jenkins-based RTL quality and release-promotion pipelines across lint, CDC, RDC, synthesis, and STA. Build QoR tracking, automated quality gates, waiver management, and evidence generation. Develop LLM-driven tooling to triage violations, create annotated pull requests, check spec-to-RTL consistency, and generate documentation. The role requires strong Python, hardware-flow knowledge, CI/CD expertise, and practical LLM integration experience. It is fully onsite Monday through Friday in the Bay Area, Vancouver, or Toronto.

Design, develop, and execute automated and manual tests for backend systems, including batch processing workflows. Troubleshoot failures, validate data, document and track defects, analyze test results, maintain automation frameworks, and collaborate with developers and cross-functional teams to improve product quality and meet project requirements.

Develops and maintains automated testing capabilities, scripts, and frameworks to validate software interfaces, acceptance criteria, quality, and reliability. Responsibilities include creating repeatable regression tests, coordinating with developers, documenting procedures and results, version-controlling test assets, integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines, and improving testing processes. The role requires U.S. citizenship, an active TS/SCI clearance, a bachelor's degree, and at least five years of relevant experience.

Develop and deploy software for laboratory automation systems, including instruments, liquid handlers, robotic workcells, and data workflows. Integrate APIs, databases, LIMS, ELN, and enterprise systems while troubleshooting hardware and software issues. Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and vendors to optimize laboratory processes, improve data quality, and support drug development. Create documentation, user guides, and software validation records.

Leads design, programming, testing, integration, and deployment of robotics and automation systems. Develops maintenance plans, validation strategies, and test plans; investigates root causes; implements reliability improvements and corrective actions; maintains configuration control and documentation; ensures safety and regulatory compliance; mentors junior engineers; and drives data-informed continuous improvement across cross-functional teams.

Design, build, and deploy manufacturing automation equipment and test systems to increase throughput, quality, and efficiency. Lead automation from concept through production, integrate hardware/software, support NPI transitions, perform ROI and process capability analysis, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to scale production.

Design, develop, test, and maintain control system software for electro-mechanical and industrial processes. Integrate and select I/O, debug source code, collaborate with engineering/R&D, and follow version control and documentation best practices. Travel to NJ 1-3 days weekly.

Lead design and delivery of industrial automation projects: develop equipment specifications, integrate controls and robotics with MES/ERP, manage vendor testing and commissioning, troubleshoot, train staff, and collaborate with IT, Safety, Facilities, Industrial Engineering, and Manufacturing Operations.

Lead distribution automation for DCs and warehouses: deploy and commission AMR fleets, conveyors and sortation, design greenfield automation layouts, integrate systems with Oracle Fusion WMS and OT, evaluate vendors, support capital cases, and serve as embedded technical lead during commissioning through go-live.

Design detailed mechanical, electrical, and automation installation drawings and models for data center systems. Produce layouts, BOMs, submittals, and documentation; coordinate with engineers, manufacturers, fabricators, and field teams; ensure compliance with standards and support project delivery and client interactions.

Lead technical evaluation, selection, and deployment of manufacturing automation (cobots, machine vision, heavy robotics). Own FAT/SAT, define controls architecture (PLC/SCADA/safety), interface with vendors, ensure OT integration with Oracle Fusion, and support capital investment and CI efforts.

Design, program, and maintain PLC/HMI/SCADA control systems; read and comment on engineering/control documents; troubleshoot control systems, VFDs, IPCs, and networks; manage project scope, budget, schedule, and risks; support factory testing and on-site/remote automation activities; lead cross-functional meetings and maintain process control documentation.

Provide automation administration and configuration support for laboratory and analytical systems site-wide. Support vendor implementations, commissioning, validation, user access, data integration (to PI/DCS/MES), troubleshooting, documentation, and recipe management, working under the Senior Engineer to meet GMP and compliance objectives.

Design, write, and commission Beckhoff TWINCAT PLC automation for gravity energy storage systems. Develop PLC I/O, motion, VFD motor drive, safety, HMI, and data collection systems; troubleshoot and implement onsite; collaborate with mechanical, electrical, civil, and construction teams; perform field commissioning at Snyder, Texas.

Program, test, and commission Level 1 control systems for pickle lines and rolling mill equipment. Develop PLC programs, collaborate with project and Level 2 teams, perform integration testing, commission on-site, train customer personnel, and provide remote and on-site service and troubleshooting throughout multi-year project deployments.

Design, install, commission, program, and test instrumentation and control systems (SCADA/PLC) for water/wastewater facilities. Collaborate with IT, engineering, and operations, provide project management and quality control, perform onsite start-up and troubleshooting for municipal clients, and participate in a rotating 24/7 on-call schedule.

Design, install, commission, test, and support instrumentation and control systems (SCADA) for water/wastewater facilities. Collaborate with IT, engineering, and operations, manage projects and teams, perform onsite configuration/startup, and provide 24/7 rotating on-call troubleshooting.

Design, install, commission, test, and support instrumentation and control (SCADA) systems for water/wastewater facilities. Collaborate with IT, engineering, and operations, manage projects and teams, perform onsite configuration/startup, and rotate on-call troubleshooting support.

Design, commission, program, install, and maintain automated machinery and processes (robots, CBM, VFDs) for manufacturing. Lead projects from concept and vendor selection through installation, startup, testing, troubleshooting, and upgrades. Support shop-floor improvement, Lean events, and documentation; manage contractors and collaborate with maintenance and RFPC staff.

Design, program, test, and commission SCADA, PLC, and protection systems for oil & gas power networks. Perform field installations and troubleshooting (SEL RTAC, Ignition), produce engineering deliverables, create network and wiring diagrams, ensure code compliance, and support client communications and multi-week field assignments.

The Automation Engineer II role involves optimizing, validating, and maintaining automation systems in a biomanufacturing setting while collaborating across departments and ensuring compliance.

The Automation Engineer designs and optimizes automated systems in manufacturing, focusing on equipment operation, troubleshooting, and process reliability.

The Automation Engineer designs, implements, and optimizes automated systems in manufacturing, improving efficiency and troubleshooting technical issues.