Explore Automation Engineer Jobs

Automation engineers design, build, and improve systems that perform tasks with less manual effort. Their work spans software testing, manufacturing, robotics, and business processes. Browse vetted Automation Engineer opportunities on Ladders, where roles are focused on compensation of $100,000 or more.

What Automation Engineers Do

Responsibilities vary by industry and seniority. Engineers may develop automated test frameworks, program industrial controls, integrate robotics, or streamline workflows. Common tasks include analyzing requirements, selecting tools, writing and maintaining code, monitoring system performance, troubleshooting failures, and documenting solutions. Collaboration with software, operations, quality, and product teams is often essential.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek experience with programming languages such as Python, Java, or C#, along with automation frameworks, scripting, and version control. Depending on the role, useful skills may include CI/CD, cloud platforms, APIs, databases, PLCs, robotics, instrumentation, or industrial protocols. Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills help engineers deliver reliable systems and explain technical tradeoffs.

Automation Engineer Career Paths

Automation engineers can specialize in quality assurance and software test automation, industrial and manufacturing automation, robotics, or process automation. With experience, professionals may advance into senior engineering, architecture, technical leadership, or engineering management roles. The best-fit path depends on your technical strengths, industry interests, and the scale of systems you want to own.

Find Automation Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to explore vetted Automation Engineer openings with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare role requirements, responsibilities, and compensation details, then focus your search on opportunities that match your experience and career goals. Job availability and qualifications vary by employer and location.

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$127K - $213K *

Transform integration solutions by designing and developing robust MuleSoft applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality delivery and optimize performance while mentori...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $145K *

Partner with us to design and develop innovative full stack applications that enhance legal operations and compliance initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your skills in software and integration to drive impactful solutions across data engineering, AI functionality, application development, and DevOps, ensuring quality and innovation in every pr...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $252K *

Unlock potential by driving the design and implementation of scalable DNS & Kubernetes architectures. Collaborate with teams to automate processes, ensuring performance and security in mission-critica...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $123K *

Unlock potential by leading supplier audits and performance evaluations. Drive quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure compliance with industry standards while fostering str...

San Diego, CARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $275K *

Champion innovation in aerospace as a technical authority, leading system architecture and integration for advanced interceptor products while ensuring mission success and technical integrity across m...

Huntsville, ALRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$200K - $250K *

Drive client growth by leveraging industry insights and technical expertise to craft customized solutions that meet the diverse needs of Fortune 500 companies while collaborating across teams to enhan...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform complex cloud and data center solutions by leading implementations, ensuring technical readiness, and delivering exceptional customer support throughout the project lifecycle. Drive innovati...

Savannah, GARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive engineering excellence in major power generation projects, coordinating activities from concept to construction. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely deliverables and succes...

Birmingham, ALRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Drive software release management by coordinating cross-team dependencies, ensuring readiness, and enhancing visibility into release status and customer impact. Collaborate with Engineering, Product...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$109K - $183K *

Champion the evolution of a leading SaaS platform by guiding a global team of architects. Drive modernization, scalability, and security while establishing standards and collaborating across departmen...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$138K - $165K *

Partner with us to design and implement VoIP infrastructure and AI-driven voice workloads. Collaborate across teams to enhance performance, scalability, and integration while mentoring colleagues and...

Boston, MARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$176K - $308K *

Champion the design and implementation of VoIP infrastructure, enhancing AI-driven voice workloads. Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless integration and operational excellence while mentoring p...

Dallas, TXRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$176K - $308K *

Drive the design and implementation of VoIP infrastructure and AI-driven voice workloads. Collaborate across teams to enhance performance, scalability, and integration of telephony platforms while men...

Seattle, WARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Engineer substation design projects, focusing on layout, protection, and control systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with standards while developing detailed design documents and solu...

Ohio, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$104K - $152K *

Lead the charge in customer escalation management during critical incidents, ensuring timely communication and effective coordination between customers and technical teams to maintain operational stab...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$122K - $158K *

Join a dynamic team as a GenAI & HPC Delivery Engineer, driving cutting-edge GPU solutions and optimizing performance for AI and HPC infrastructures. Engage directly with customers, ensuring successfu...

Austin, TXRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by joining our dynamic team as an Azure DevOps Engineer, where you'll manage CI/CD pipelines, coordinate releases, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure software relia...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$89K - $148K *

Drive technical solutions by collaborating with sales teams and customers to enhance industrial communications products. Develop sales strategies, manage customer relationships, and ensure compliance...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of global operational audits, leveraging AI to enhance processes. Collaborate with a tight-knit team to deliver insights, improve controls, and drive innovation in Internal Audit practi...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of marketing by designing and deploying AI-driven growth systems. This hands-on role merges engineering and marketing to enhance customer engagement and streamline operations thro...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$225K - $265K *

Drive the development of seamless integrations for security platforms, leading a team to deliver high-quality, reliable products that enhance customer security stacks and ensure compatibility with evo...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $135K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of renewable energy by designing utility-scale solar PV and battery storage projects. Collaborate with experts to deliver innovative engineering solutions while m...

Kansas City, KSRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$142K - $203K *

Design and optimize AI-ready networking infrastructures to support high-performance computing and data-intensive workloads. Collaborate with customers to assess, plan, and implement scalable solutions...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Shape the future of simulation software by developing robust frameworks that enhance testing for safety-critical systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve architecture and mentor pee...

Mountain View, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an Automation Engineer do?question toggle

    An Automation Engineer designs, develops, and maintains systems that reduce manual work. Depending on the industry, this can include automated software testing, industrial controls, robotics, or automated business processes.

  • What skills are commonly required for Automation Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Common requirements include programming or scripting, automation tools and frameworks, troubleshooting, and systems integration. Specific roles may also require experience with CI/CD, cloud services, PLCs, robotics, APIs, or manufacturing systems.

  • What industries hire Automation Engineers?question toggle

    Automation Engineers work in software and technology, manufacturing, automotive, healthcare, finance, logistics, and other industries that use automated systems.

  • How much do Automation Engineers earn?question toggle

    Compensation varies based on experience, location, industry, and specialization. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; review individual listings for salary and role details.

  • How can I find Automation Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Automation Engineer listings on Ladders and review each posting’s compensation, qualifications, and responsibilities to identify roles aligned with your experience.