Top Automation Engineer Jobs

Automation Engineer Intern supporting the deployment, integration, configuration, troubleshooting, installation, and commissioning of industrial automation and robotic systems. The role involves working with PLCs, HMIs, robotics, SCADA, vision systems, pick-to-light technology, and industrial sensors while managing multiple priorities and collaborating with engineering teams onsite in New Berlin, Wisconsin.

Develop and teach expertise in power systems and SEL products; support industrial customers through demonstrations, training, visits, and technical calls. Develop innovative solutions, contribute to product specifications and application software, publish technical materials, present at industry events, mentor team members, and improve customer feedback and training processes. Requires an Electrical Engineering degree, 8+ years of power systems experience, strong communication skills, and 25–50% travel.

Leads automation for RHEL 10 security hardening, STIG compliance, vulnerability assessment, continuous monitoring, and audit validation. Secures Docker and Docker Swarm environments, integrates compliance and security scanning into CI/CD pipelines, and develops reusable Ansible, Python, or Bash automation. Collaborates with cybersecurity, platform engineering, DevSecOps, system administration, and authorization teams in regulated Department of Defense environments. Requires Secret clearance and extensive Linux security automation experience.

Develops, maintains, and supports industrial automation, process control, instrumentation, plant networks, and MES systems across mining and manufacturing sites. Troubleshoots PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, drives, instruments, and network systems; improves process efficiency; manages engineering data and reporting; supports automation upgrades; and documents technical solutions. The role requires site travel, emergency callout support, and work in challenging industrial environments.

Lead automation projects in a high-mix precision machining environment: design and implement robotic machine tending, integrate conveyors and part handling, optimize CNC cell utilization, troubleshoot controls/robotic/electrical/pneumatic issues, develop maintenance and safety procedures, and create documentation and training to improve SPQDC metrics.

Designs, builds, deploys, and maintains automated test scripts for software applications. Troubleshoots and triages testing and system issues, documents defects, executes functional test cases, and collaborates with product, project management, and development teams to ensure application quality and stability.

Designs, programs, debugs, validates, and commissions automated manufacturing equipment using PLC, HMI, software, and machine vision technologies. Leads automation activities for capital projects, develops electrical architectures and safety documentation, supports FAT and qualification, manages system integrators, and provides technical consultation to global manufacturing and development teams. The role also promotes cybersecurity, compliance, continuous improvement, and engineering best practices.

Lead automated testing and verification strategy for autonomy software, machine-learning systems, distributed services, simulations, and integrated hardware. Build scalable Python test frameworks, ML validation pipelines, CI/CD and continuous-training workflows, observability tools, test harnesses, and scenario-based validation across software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop environments. Establish quality standards, release thresholds, traceability, and failure-triage processes while collaborating across software, autonomy, data, simulation, and systems engineering teams.

Designs, develops, tests, maintains, and optimizes automated equipment used in aerospace manufacturing and accelerometer testing. Responsibilities include troubleshooting automation systems, updating hardware and software, maintaining databases, documenting processes, creating operator webpages and training materials, and supporting Process Engineering activities. The role requires cross-functional collaboration, technical support, and validation of automation solutions.

Designs and implements automation solutions for material flow and pick, pack, and ship operations, including conveyors, sortation, and robotic cells. Leads equipment installation, integration, commissioning, debugging, and ramp-up. Responsibilities include mechanical equipment design, technical drawings, vendor coordination, cost estimation, root cause analysis, process improvement, documentation, staff training, and regulatory compliance. Requires a mechanical or industrial engineering degree, automation integration experience, CAD proficiency, and knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.

Designs and develops enterprise integration architectures, APIs, ETL pipelines, automation scripts, and data governance workflows. Builds reusable patterns for metadata, data quality, authentication, monitoring, error handling, and recovery. Translates business requirements into scalable technical solutions, creates documentation and reference implementations, performs code reviews, and provides technical guidance while supporting CI/CD, testing, deployment, and operational processes.

Designs and maintains automation for enterprise data governance, including APIs, ETL pipelines, metadata management, data profiling, validation, quality workflows, and data integrations. Develops reliable scheduled and event-driven solutions with monitoring, logging, retry logic, testing, CI/CD, and exception handling. Collaborates with stakeholders on governance roadmaps, tool requirements, and scalable data management improvements.

Supports automation systems and utilities in a regulated biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, lifecycle compliance, SME support, document and SOP review, investigations, corrective actions, audits, training, change controls, system validation, and on-floor manufacturing support. The role translates manufacturing requirements into automation solutions and supports process control, IT integration, and continuous improvement.

Lead analog/mixed-signal design automation for NAND circuits, implement core and array designs, run block and full-chip simulations, develop AI/LLM-assisted design flows, integrate automation with project teams, and collaborate cross-functionally to improve manufacturability, reliability, and time-to-market.

Designs, builds, and deploys automated testing solutions for software applications. Troubleshoots test scripts and system issues, documents defects, collaborates with product, project management, and development teams, improves test automation coverage, and executes functional testing. Requires automation experience with Java or scripting languages, Selenium, object-oriented programming, SQL, and functional, load, or batch testing.

Designs, verifies, installs, and improves tooling, fixtures, automated assembly cells, and manufacturing processes. Coordinates suppliers, contract manufacturers, and internal teams during equipment design, qualification, integration, and acceptance testing. Develops work instructions, leads technical reviews, supports manufacturability, and applies statistical quality tools such as GR&R, SPC, and Cp/Cpk to improve production quality, efficiency, yield, and stability.

Leads process automation for capital, improvement, maintenance, and plant-support projects at Dow’s Seadrift site. Responsibilities include control strategy and system design, SIL/SIS/BPCS work, requirements specifications, cost and schedule management, software and graphics development, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, cybersecurity coordination, documentation, and coaching. The role provides day-to-day process control support and helps maintain safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.

Designs, verifies, installs, and improves tooling, fixtures, automated cells, and assembly processes. Coordinates suppliers, contract manufacturers, and internal integration teams through equipment design, qualification, acceptance testing, and production launch. Drafts work instructions, applies statistical quality tools, supports manufacturability, and leads cross-functional technical reviews. Requires manufacturing-process experience, proficiency with 3D CAD software, knowledge of IATF 16949 and quality methods, strong communication skills, and willingness to travel extensively.

Maintain, troubleshoot, and improve automation, electrical, instrumentation, communications, and control systems at gas compressor stations. Diagnose malfunctions, support PLC and HMI systems, manage configuration changes, inspect and calibrate equipment, improve reliability, and provide technical guidance to field operations. The role also supports facility upgrades, commissioning, testing, audits, vendor coordination, training, and operational troubleshooting.

Designs, builds, tests, deploys, and maintains automation solutions that streamline IT operations and eliminate repetitive work. Partners across infrastructure, service desk, cybersecurity, enterprise applications, and business technology teams to identify opportunities, improve workflows, and deliver measurable efficiency gains. Evaluates AI and emerging automation technologies, manages initiatives end to end, maintains an automation backlog, establishes success metrics, and promotes scalable, secure, and supportable automation practices.

Design and implement manufacturing fixtures, tooling, robotics, and automation equipment for surgical stapler production. Support equipment sourcing, commissioning, process scaling, production-floor troubleshooting, documentation, personnel training, and continuous improvement. The role involves hands-on work in a regulated medical-device manufacturing environment and ownership of projects from concept through installation and automated work-cell launch.

Designs, installs, commissions, tests, and troubleshoots instrumentation, controls, and SCADA systems for water and wastewater facilities. Collaborates with IT, engineering, and operations teams; manages projects and teams; oversees quality control; supports municipal clients onsite; and provides rotating 24/7 on-call troubleshooting. Requires electrical engineering expertise, PLC and SCADA programming, and experience with industrial automation hardware and software.

Designs, installs, commissions, tests, and troubleshoots instrumentation, control, and SCADA systems for water and wastewater facilities. Collaborates with IT, engineering, and operations teams; manages projects and teams; and ensures quality control. Provides onsite configuration, installation assistance, and system startup support for municipal clients. Participates in a rotating 24/7 on-call schedule for instrumentation and control troubleshooting.

Design, install, commission, and test instrumentation, process controls, and SCADA systems for water and wastewater facilities. Collaborate with IT, engineering, and operations teams; manage projects and teams; ensure quality control; support municipal clients onsite; and provide rotating 24/7 troubleshooting for instrumentation and control issues.

Designs, develops, tests, and improves mechanical products for electrical infrastructure applications. Creates CAD models, assemblies, drawings, prototypes, bills of materials, and production documentation. Collaborates with marketing, manufacturing, tooling, quality, and patent attorneys on product specifications, intellectual property, manufacturability, and testing. Manages multiple projects, resolves product complaints, supports new product introductions, and provides technical guidance to engineers and designers.