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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$119K - $179K *

Join our enterprise network and security team to design and secure application delivery services, focusing on F5 BIG-IP technologies. Leverage your expertise in web application security to protect cri...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$119K - $179K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and security of application delivery services, focusing on F5 BIG-IP technologies. Drive web application security, policy management, and troubleshooting to prot...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$119K - $179K *

Transform application delivery and security by leveraging your expertise in F5 BIG-IP technologies. Drive the design, security, and reliability of critical web applications while ensuring robust prote...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$119K - $179K *

Lead the charge in securing and optimizing application delivery services, focusing on F5 BIG-IP technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance web application security and ensure rel...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$62K - $106K *

Unlock potential by collaborating with clients to enhance energy efficiency and reduce carbon footprints. Conduct audits, develop proposals, and support performance contracts to create sustainable, sm...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of innovative automation solutions. Collaborate with teams to design, implement, and oversee projects that modernize warehouse and distribution operations...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $101K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing RF technology through testing and troubleshooting. Collaborate with engineers to enhance product quality and streamline manufacturing processes while developi...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by bridging hardware and software in robotics. You'll debug PCBs, develop firmware, and ensure seamless communication across systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to s...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$91K - $107K *

Drive efficiency in train manufacturing by optimizing processes, designing layouts, and collaborating across teams to ensure operational excellence at a new facility focused on production innovations...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$112K - $159K *

Contribute to the design and development of systems for human-rated space stations. Manage testing processes, collaborate with teams, and enhance test efficiency while troubleshooting hardware for ope...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $105K *

Shape the future of irrigation technology by designing and automating test frameworks, ensuring quality and performance of firmware products through collaboration and innovative testing strategies...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team to deliver hands-on engineering solutions for industrial control systems, focusing on SCADA, PLC programming, and project management while ensuring safety and customer satisfaction...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation in electronic hardware design for next-gen vehicles. Collaborate across teams to develop cutting-edge battery-management systems and zonal ECUs, ensuring safety and efficiency in powe...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$71K - $118K *

Champion the development of automated test systems, collaborating with engineering and IT teams to enhance product functionality and documentation, while ensuring high-quality standards in a dynamic e...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$65K - $166K *

Optimize advanced manufacturing processes by leading agile teams, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and driving innovative solutions in a dynamic automotive environment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$89K - $155K *

Lead the design and implementation of a UiPath automation program, establishing governance and operational standards while collaborating with a diverse team to build a Center of Excellence from the gr...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer quality assurance by validating complex workflows and integrations. Collaborate with diverse teams to develop test cases, execute testing strategies, and ensure software quality for critical g...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $118K *

Engineer robust test equipment and procedures to enhance production efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop specifications and validate complex products, ensuring high-quality s...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading automation projects, optimizing processes, and driving continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced distribution environment. Enhance efficiency, support project mana...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $203K *

Develop and maintain secure, scalable software applications while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance solutions, ensuring compliance with performance and security standards. Provide m...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to design and build innovative robotics prototypes and 3D vision products, integrating mechanical and electromechanical systems for industrial applications, while collaborating acr...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $170K *

Lead the design and development of scalable TypeScript systems, leveraging AI agents for implementation while ensuring architecture and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impa...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $324K *

Lead the charge in architecting innovative EDA solutions, bridging customer needs with R&D. Drive strategic initiatives in AI/ML and Cloud workflows while mentoring teams to deliver scalable, high-imp...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Innovate continuous improvement strategies across departments, driving best practices and performance metrics. Collaborate with teams to enhance efficiency and quality, ensuring alignment with organiz...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Drive automation excellence by leading engineering projects that enhance safety, quality, and efficiency in manufacturing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize automated systems and del...

2 weeks 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.