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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$84K - $129K *

Empower your career by joining a dynamic team in structural engineering, tackling innovative projects in nuclear facilities. Collaborate, guide, and utilize advanced tools to design and analyze struct...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$112K - $126K *

Elevate AI capabilities by building and maintaining governed solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to translate business needs into technical designs, ensuring ethical AI use and robust integratio...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $182K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and deploy AI algorithms for mission systems, enhancing autonomy and machine learning capabilities. Collaborate across disciplines to drive innovation from concept throu...

Lone Tree, CORemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at our Technical Support team as a Senior Technical Support Engineer, tackling complex issues for enterprise health systems and radiology groups while shaping support processes and...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Innovate data solutions by translating business needs into actionable insights. Collaborate with stakeholders to build robust reporting tools and dashboards, ensuring data quality and clarity for info...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $155K *

Elevate your career by designing and implementing multi-agent systems using Google's ADK on GCP. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to deliver robust applications, ensuring quality and reliab...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $175K *

Transform customer security needs into tailored solutions by leveraging your technical expertise in video management systems. Collaborate with sales teams to deliver impactful demonstrations and ensur...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock the potential of cloud-native applications by ensuring reliability and performance through strategic SLOs, advanced observability, and collaborative deployment workflows in a fully remote envir...

Saratoga, CARemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $200K *

Join us to drive AI integration by transforming client workflows into live agents. You'll manage the entire process from scoping to deployment, collaborating with teams to deliver impactful solutions...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive impactful AI delivery by leading implementation projects, managing client teams, and ensuring operational excellence in mortgage technology solutions. Collaborate closely with stakeholders to en...

Toronto, ONRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Drive the implementation of AI solutions in mortgage technology, managing client teams and ensuring successful project delivery while enhancing operational efficiency and client satisfaction...

Toronto, ONRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $130K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $143K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $194K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $175K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential by developing innovative control systems for diverse industries. Collaborate with clients to solve complex manufacturing challenges through automation and controls, ensuring effi...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $97K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$171K - $180K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$145K - $153K *

Unlock potential by developing high-fidelity detection logic to enhance our security posture. Collaborate across teams for incident response and fraud prevention while managing a sophisticated cloud-n...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$117K - $153K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

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  •   8 - 10 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.