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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$90K - $162K *

Transform complex engineering challenges into innovative solutions by designing and programming advanced functionalities for a leading CAD product. Collaborate with a global team to ensure high-qualit...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Drive manufacturing test strategies by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product design and ensure scalable production. Implement DFT methodologies and statistical analysis to optim...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer scalable automation solutions by designing reusable frameworks and validating complex integrations. Collaborate on backend systems to enhance data integrity and performance, driving efficiency...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $250K *

Drive enterprise integration solutions by leveraging your expertise in Teamcenter PLM. Collaborate with clients to assess needs, design integrations, and enhance manufacturing processes, ensuring opti...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$105K - $135K *

Support the development and maintenance of instrumentation and control systems, ensuring optimal performance and communication within industrial environments to enhance operational efficiency and safe...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $120K *

Execute comprehensive test and evaluation strategies to assess system performance and operational effectiveness, ensuring alignment with acquisition plans and government standards. Collaborate across...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion automation initiatives to enhance enterprise technology operations, transforming manual workflows into efficient systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to modernize processes and de...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$86K - $198K *

Help us build innovative software solutions by leveraging your expertise in automation, cloud environments, and data manipulation. Collaborate in an agile team to enhance system functionality and deli...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Drive the successful execution of automation projects, enhancing manufacturing efficiency and safety. Collaborate with plant teams to optimize processes and implement improvements, ensuring projects a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in automating manufacturing processes, ensuring project success from design to completion. Collaborate with teams to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency while driving cost-effectiv...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform automation projects across multiple plants, ensuring timely completion and operational excellence. Collaborate with teams to enhance safety, quality, and productivity while driving cost-effe...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Empower operational excellence by leading automation projects that enhance manufacturing efficiency. Collaborate with teams to optimize processes, troubleshoot issues, and drive improvements in safety...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Launch and oversee automation projects, enhancing manufacturing efficiency and safety. Collaborate with plant teams to troubleshoot, optimize processes, and implement improvements, ensuring projects a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive the successful planning and execution of automation projects, enhancing manufacturing efficiency and safety. Collaborate with teams to optimize processes and implement improvements across multip...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Elevate automation projects by leading design, commissioning, and support for manufacturing systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency while driving cost-effective solu...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the planning and execution of automation projects, enhancing manufacturing efficiency and safety. Collaborate with teams to optimize processes and drive improvements across multiple plants, ensur...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$178K - $204K *

Lead the charge in driving formal verification business, collaborating with account teams to enhance customer adoption of Siemens solutions, and executing strategic plans to address verification chall...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's pioneering automation solutions to enhance manufacturing efficiency and reduce costs. Collaborate with experts to integrate AI technologies and drive innovation across production sy...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $150K *

Accelerate progress at our go-to-market teams by building AI-driven workflows that enhance outreach and engagement, streamline data processes, and drive measurable results across sales, marketing, and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$94K - $128K *

Unlock your potential as a Mechanical Design Engineer, driving innovation in automatic transfer switches. Collaborate with a dynamic team to optimize mechanical components, ensuring compliance with in...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and enhance automotive exterior systems, driving efficiency and quality in design, manufacturing, and assembly processes for a global market...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $130K *

Drive innovation by designing and troubleshooting automation systems, providing technical leadership in control technologies, and enhancing operational efficiency across gas control and operations. Jo...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Innovate as a key member of a dynamic engineering team, tackling challenging problems in Ruby on Rails and Python. Take ownership of impactful features while collaborating with leadership to shape the...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in optimizing and supporting automation systems for complex aluminum manufacturing processes. Collaborate with teams to enhance production efficiency and ensure robust data management...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$128K - $184K *

Transform the testing landscape by owning automated QA processes, ensuring the Circuit platform's reliability and performance through innovative AI-driven test suites and CI/CD integration, while ment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

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.