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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$110K - $130K *

Optimize customer adoption by leading product training and engagement, ensuring successful go-live and sustained usage. Act as a trusted radiology workflow consultant, driving deep product knowledge a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $280K *

Unlock your potential as a software engineer, driving technology upgrades and enhancing cybersecurity for an integrated air missile defense system. Collaborate with agile teams to design, implement, a...

Lone Tree, CORemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Empower your career as a Senior Electrical Engineer, leading cutting-edge designs for high-capacity data centers, while collaborating with top industry professionals on impactful, mission-critical pro...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and execute complex test plans, ensuring effective communication and adherence to testing standards while optimizing processes and identifying improve...

Merrifield, VARemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative EMR solutions by managing complex technical projects, ensuring seamless interoperability, and providing expert support to enhance healthcare delivery and patient outcomes...

Salt Lake City, UTRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of the sales process, driving new business opportunities and building strong relationships with enterprise customers and partners to deliver impactful financial automation solutions tha...

Camden, NJRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Elevate enterprise AI infrastructure by designing and building LLM serving on Kubernetes. Join a senior team to manage deployment, scaling, and integration, ensuring robust observability and contribut...

Raleigh, NCRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Optimize infrastructure and CI/CD workflows while leading a skilled team. Drive reliability and innovation in production systems, leveraging AI for automation and ensuring seamless delivery across pla...

Brooklyn, NYRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of energy by optimizing power systems. Leverage your expertise in mathematical optimization and transmission planning to develop innovative solutions for grid cha...

Austin, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to executing complex analyzer system services, ensuring quality and safety while delivering exceptional customer support. Collaborate with clients and teams to identify ne...

Houston, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Engineer innovative conversational AI solutions by designing and supporting intelligent virtual agents. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experiences through scalable chatbot...

Overland Park, KSRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Empower seamless travel operations by managing critical systems and integrations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and security of travel platforms, ensuring optimal user...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$150K - $180K *

Transform enterprise security by architecting AI-driven solutions that integrate real-time data processing and cybersecurity. Collaborate with teams to develop scalable analytics and threat detection...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $145K *

Accelerate your career by supporting critical mainframe applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance and resolve complex issues, while driving continuous impro...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Lead the development of innovative packaging solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure sustainability and cost-effectiveness while meeting diverse product needs and strategic goal...

Jacksonville, FLRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in solving critical engineering challenges, driving technical direction, and fostering team growth. Collaborate across departments to enhance systems, ensuring reliability and innovati...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K *

Elevate customer success by guiding implementations of enterprise solutions. Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless deployment, drive adoption, and enhance client relationships, all while proacti...

Oregon, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $150K *

Join a team that's engineering innovative cloud solutions, ensuring stability and performance while driving continuous improvement across scalable environments. Your expertise will shape the future of...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$161K - $201K *

Pioneer the architecture of a cutting-edge AI Platform, enabling software engineers to build scalable AI solutions. Collaborate with product teams to translate roadmaps into robust designs, ensuring a...

Mississauga, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$112K - $140K *

Contribute to the development of innovative healthcare solutions by designing and maintaining backend services using Java and Spring Boot, while collaborating with a global team to enhance a scalable...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$82K - $90K *

Engage in innovative structural design projects, focusing on renewable energy solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to develop project scopes, schedules, and budgets while enhancing your expertis...

Richmond, VARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$126K - $164K *

Strategize and lead the development of enterprise data architecture, ensuring data is structured, integrated, and aligned with business goals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement scal...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform healthcare operations by leading a dedicated team, optimizing performance, and ensuring seamless service delivery in clinical environments. Your leadership will drive efficiency and enhance...

North Carolina, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $150K *

Champion the development of 10 CFR Part 70 license applications for fuel cycle facilities, ensuring regulatory compliance and quality integration across multiple teams while providing technical direct...

Oak Ridge, TNRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $190K *

Lead the design and assessment of hydromechanical systems for hydropower projects. Provide technical expertise, manage multidisciplinary teams, and ensure engineering excellence while mentoring junior...

Vancouver, BCRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.