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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$125K - $150K *

Empower growth by driving enterprise revenue across large industrial manufacturers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer engagement and expand deployments of the Industrial Data...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Join the forefront of AI transformation, guiding organizations in integrating AI into daily operations. Leverage your expertise to enhance workflows, foster AI literacy, and drive impactful change acr...

New York, NYRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Partner with us to transform organizations by leading AI adoption initiatives. You'll drive impactful change by redesigning workflows, enhancing AI literacy, and ensuring sustainable workforce transfo...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion end-to-end Murex environment management, driving stability, scalability, and performance while mentoring teams and leading strategic improvements in a dynamic, collaborative setting...

CanadaRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $135K *

Transform the development of embedded systems by leading the design, integration, and testing of complex software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and optimize real-time...

Dahlgren, VARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your Salesforce expertise to design, build, and review secure, scalable solutions. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure seamless integrations and effective deliv...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Project Architect, leading architectural projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative designs and construction documents that meet client n...

Chicago, ILRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$145K - $160K *

Drive innovation by building scalable data integration solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance healthcare technology. Ensure data quality and security while optimizing performa...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$122K - $165K *

Champion user-centered design by leading frontend engineering initiatives, enhancing web accessibility, and driving technical excellence across applications to deliver impactful solutions for governme...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Accelerate progress at acquiring new enterprise customers through consultative sales, building executive relationships, and leading complex multi-solution deals in cybersecurity, cloud, and managed se...

North Carolina, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $160K *

Lead the charge in acquiring new enterprise customers across diverse technology solutions. Drive complex sales cycles, build executive relationships, and deliver tailored solutions while focusing on n...

Texas, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $160K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of enterprise solutions sales, driving new business development across cybersecurity, cloud, and AI technologies. Build executive relationships and lead complex sa...

Georgia, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by optimizing product performance and driving growth in instrumentation solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance offerings and support strategic initiatives in the upstream...

Oklahoma, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Optimize project outcomes by supporting R&D lifecycle management, data analysis, and executive decision-making. Collaborate with teams to track requirements and enhance budget processes, ensuring effe...

Washington, DCRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $132K *

Innovate sustainable engineering solutions by leading structural design projects for hydraulic structures. Collaborate with a diverse team to enhance water treatment facilities and hydropower systems...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and implement data transformation pipelines, manage workflows, and integrate systems using advanced Python and TypeScript skills in a collaborative environment focused o...

Chantilly, VARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $170K *

Transform backend services and APIs for high-volume interactions, ensuring reliability and performance. Drive platform evolution through hands-on design and implementation, collaborating with cross-fu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $130K *

Drive the design and modification of power plant electrical systems, collaborating with multi-disciplined teams to create detailed diagrams and wiring drawings. Engage in field data gathering and ensu...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $155K *

Drive the technical strategy for identity governance services, leading a team to enhance identity security across the organization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement SailPoint solut...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$117K - $129K *

Lead the charge in optimizing operational performance for solar energy projects. Collaborate with engineers to analyze performance data, develop solutions, and ensure project success, while fostering...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $150K *

Lead the charge in enhancing infrastructure reliability and automation for large-scale game development projects, collaborating with teams to implement cloud solutions and streamline CI/CD processes...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of energy by leading a team of engineers in power system modeling and NERC studies. Drive project success, enhance team capabilities, and support business development while ensuri...

Austin, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $180K *

Transform digital healthcare services by designing and deploying scalable machine learning models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance predictive capabilities and ensure compliance with...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Optimize model training on AWS Trainium using Amazon SageMaker. Collaborate with engineering teams to develop efficient, production-ready pipelines while leveraging deep PyTorch expertise and understa...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing reliability and performance of retail tech platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to automate operations, improve service stability, and drive continuous impro...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

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.