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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$225K - $265K *

Shape the future of secure administration by leading a dynamic engineering team focused on backend services, user access, and account management. Drive innovation while ensuring operational excellence...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$300K *

Innovate and enhance AI evaluation infrastructure by designing and shipping features across the stack. Collaborate with a team to ensure reliability and efficiency while owning the development process...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by engaging in complex SCADA systems work, collaborating with engineers and technicians to enhance system efficiency and user experience while managing multiple projects in a dyn...

Texas, USRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $160K *

The Integration Engineer will develop APIs and integration capabilities to connect data, services, and systems within a DevSecOps practice. This role involves understanding stakeholder needs, ensuring...

Mclean, VARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $160K *

The Integration Engineer will develop APIs and integration capabilities to connect data, services, and systems within a DevSecOps practice. This role involves understanding stakeholder needs, ensuring...

Mclean, VARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $250K *

Empower our Design Systems team by building and maintaining essential UI components. Your expertise in frontend development and AI will enhance product efficiency and accessibility, driving innovation...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Lead the development of critical firmware for safety-critical systems, collaborating across teams to optimize embedded platforms. Drive best practices and mentor engineers while ensuring reliability a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in transforming concepts into buildable systems by leveraging your expertise in applications engineering. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver precise layouts, cost-effec...

Louisville, KYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $250K *

Champion customer success by leading presales engagements, leveraging deep expertise in simulation software and manufacturing processes to drive new business and enhance existing relationships through...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$187K - $220K *

Unlock potential by designing and building AI-powered solutions to enhance enterprise IT operations, collaborating directly with customers and driving impactful product features across backend and aut...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$93K - $125K *

Join a dynamic team as a technical resource, enhancing enterprise applications and infrastructure services. Drive operational excellence, support cross-functional initiatives, and ensure reliable, sec...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$136K - $148K *

Champion quality by collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure robust, user-centered web applications through meticulous testing and process improvement...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $222K *

Champion innovative control systems engineering by collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to design and implement advanced PLC and SIS solutions, enhancing operational efficiency and safety acros...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $170K *

Lead the design and integration of advanced electrical and mechanical systems for autonomous vehicles, ensuring optimal performance and safety while collaborating across engineering disciplines and me...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$84K - $124K *

Optimize advanced material planning activities across customer projects, ensuring procurement readiness and risk identification while facilitating seamless transitions from planning to purchasing exec...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Empower healthcare innovation by designing scalable backend systems and data pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance workflows, ensuring seamless interactions for patients and pr...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $160K *

Transform business challenges into innovative solutions by leveraging AI and engineering expertise. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities, develop full-stack applications, and drive...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by providing hands-on support for mission-critical systems. Engage in installation, troubleshooting, and coordination with engineering teams to ensure operational excellence in a...

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Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead engineers in delivering high-quality technology. Drive performance, resource planning, and best practices across the SDLC while fostering a culture of collaboration and...

Livonia, MIRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $160K *

Empower AI innovation by designing and building robust tooling for deploying AI agents in production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance infrastructure reliability and developer experi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $155K *

Transform the testing landscape by developing automated solutions for AI products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance testing strategies, ensuring quality and reliability in a fast-pac...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by independently validating data pipelines and reporting outputs, ensuring accuracy and quality in support of AI integration and data analysis activities. Collaborate with cross-funct...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Drive innovation as you design and build complex, reliable AI systems that tackle real-world challenges. Collaborate across teams to scale AI capabilities and enhance agent performance while transform...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $190K *

Optimize cloud infrastructure and automate processes as a DevOps Engineer. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system reliability, scalability, and security while driving developer effi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Drive the development of innovative LLM-powered analytics systems, enhancing healthcare data insights through natural-language processing, robust querying, and compliance features, while collaborating...

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.