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 infrastructure and deployment processes, enhancing software delivery through DevOps best practices. Collaborate across teams to accelerate releases while ensuring security and efficiency in t...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in defining and executing QA automation strategies, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance product quality. Utilize your expertise in C#, Playwright, and CI/CD to build robust test...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in automation excellence by managing a skilled team, overseeing integration across systems, and driving large-scale projects from design to startup, ensuring seamless execution and inn...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Innovate your career by developing cutting-edge virtual embedded control systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create and validate virtual electronic control units, enhancing automotive...

Milford, MIRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Develop innovative virtual embedded control systems, collaborating cross-functionally to create and validate real-time virtual electronic control units, enhancing integration and performance in automo...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Drive the development of virtual embedded control systems, collaborating cross-functionally to create and validate virtual electronic control units (VECUs) for enhanced automotive applications and int...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by driving sales growth through strategic client engagement and tailored solutions in the power automation sector. Collaborate with teams to enhance product visibility and foster long...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Drive business growth by identifying new opportunities and managing client relationships across Canada. Collaborate with sales teams to deliver tailored automation solutions, ensuring customer satisfa...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Champion growth by identifying new business opportunities and managing client relationships across Canada. Collaborate with sales teams to deliver tailored automation solutions, ensuring customer sati...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$144K - $198K *

Unlock potential by leading Nuclear Applications Engineering, ensuring proposal quality and commercial effectiveness while driving team performance and strategic growth in automation tooling for nucle...

Cambridge, ONIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $114K *

Lead the design and implementation of building automation solutions, ensuring high-quality engineering and customer satisfaction across diverse projects. Collaborate with teams to optimize systems and...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$71K - $105K *

Optimize mechanical, electrical, and automation support for automated filling systems, ensuring safety and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues and drive continu...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $300K *

Empower innovation by integrating off-road autonomy into robotic vehicles. Collaborate organization-wide to optimize performance and evaluate systems in diverse terrains, shaping the future of autonom...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $130K *

Empower your career by leading a dynamic QA team, driving automation and AI initiatives to enhance software quality across digital commerce platforms while fostering innovation and best practices in A...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in developing real-time automation solutions across industries, utilizing advanced programming and design tools. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiency and mentor pee...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Drive the development of real-time automation solutions across industries, leveraging your expertise in programming, design, and system integration to enhance operational efficiency and mentor team me...

Philadelphia, PARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Optimize CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure for mobility products, ensuring reliability and security across hybrid environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance deployment frequency...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Unlock innovative solutions as you design and optimize enterprise applications, collaborating across teams to enhance workflows and support Seeds R&D initiatives. Your expertise will drive efficiency...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in semiconductor equipment automation and MES integration. Utilize your expertise in SECS/GEM communication, data collection, and web programming to enhance manufacturing processes and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading automation design and implementation in manufacturing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational excellence and drive strategic initiatives, ensurin...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$67K - $93K *

Contribute to innovative nuclear systems design by leading technical projects, ensuring compliance with customer requirements, and guiding cross-functional teams from concept to launch while enhancing...

Cambridge, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $150K *

Shape the future of consumer robotics by designing and developing innovative electrical systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform concepts into market-ready products, ensuring perf...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $150K *

Elevate your career by designing innovative electrical systems for consumer robotics. Collaborate cross-functionally to transform concepts into market-ready products, ensuring performance, safety, and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Pioneer innovative testing solutions for multi-rail power management devices. Collaborate with design teams, develop test plans, and optimize production processes to ensure high-quality, cost-effectiv...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of technology solutions by leading software design, testing, and integration efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system reliability and maintain high software...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.