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 - $118K *

Advance your career as an Automation and Controls Engineer, designing and implementing control systems for cutting-edge cooling solutions. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure efficient, reliable...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Develop innovative control systems for data center facilities, ensuring reliability and efficiency. Lead automation projects from design to commissioning, integrating advanced technologies while maint...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to design and manage automation projects for critical facilities. You'll develop robust control systems, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure reliability in a fast-paced envi...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $166K *

Accelerate automation initiatives by developing end-to-end solutions using Ansible, Python, and RESTful APIs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and ensure compl...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on enhancing cyber operations through innovative test automation and CI/CD practices, ensuring the reliability and security of mission-critical so...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $100K *

Deliver innovative control and automation solutions while leading commissioning activities for large-scale industrial projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project ex...

Sudbury, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $160K *

Elevate project outcomes by leading automation initiatives, coordinating vendor activities, and ensuring timely execution of critical manufacturing and packaging deliverables throughout a major facili...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Drive the development and execution of test automation strategies for OTA validation, ensuring high-quality software updates and seamless integration across various vehicle modules while collaborating...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of pharmaceutical automation by leveraging your DeltaV expertise. Collaborate across project phases to ensure seamless control system design, integration, and compliance, driving inno...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Architect automated packaging solutions, integrating ASRS, AGVs, and compliance systems to enhance operational efficiency while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and operational excellence ac...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Drive the development and execution of automated tests for integration and performance, ensuring quality and reliability in software delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance testin...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of software quality by designing and executing automated tests, ensuring robust integration and performance validation for critical systems, while collaborating with cross-functional...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$142K - $264K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and deploy innovative software solutions that enhance scientific workflows, integrating modern technologies to support data-driven research and accelerate decision-makin...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Join our Agile Scrum team as a Test Automation Engineer, driving the shift from manual to automated testing. You'll design, build, and maintain automated test suites, ensuring quality and efficiency i...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $130K *

Drive automation project execution by leading capital initiatives, collaborating across teams, and ensuring compliance with safety and engineering standards. Leverage your expertise to enhance operati...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$69K - $158K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by leveraging your software engineering skills to enhance test automation capabilities. Collaborate with teams to design, implement, and optimize quality assurance pr...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Elevate engineering development for ADAS features, driving innovation through collaboration and advanced modeling techniques. Lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions tha...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$105K - $145K *

Drive innovative automation solutions by leading projects from concept to startup. Collaborate with clients and teams to develop PLC/DCS programs, HMI/SCADA applications, and enhance industry standard...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Make your mark at the forefront of battery technology by ensuring the performance, safety, and reliability of cutting-edge battery products through rigorous testing and analysis, while collaborating w...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Drive the testing process in a dynamic development team, ensuring quality software products through collaboration, design, and execution of effective test strategies while supporting ongoing product r...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$68K - $93K *

Unlock the potential of next-gen automated manufacturing processes by defining critical functions and translating technical insights into clear process requirements, ensuring successful concept select...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$83K - $104K *

Empower the future of laboratory automation by supporting and optimizing automated systems in R&D and clinical diagnostics. Collaborate with scientists and engineers to enhance workflows and ensure ef...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$112K - $133K *

Empower innovation by joining a dynamic Vehicle Integration team, where you'll build and retrofit development vehicles, troubleshoot complex systems, and contribute to cutting-edge projects in a hands...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Design custom tooling and automation solutions for robotic welding cells. Collaborate with teams to enhance manufacturing efficiency and safety while applying engineering principles and SolidWorks exp...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $126K *

Innovate automation solutions for food processing equipment, focusing on design, implementation, and management of control systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance machinery and ensure safety and ef...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.