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.
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.
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 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.
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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Infrastructure Engineer - Intune Platform & Mobile Security
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Take ownership of enterprise mobile device management, focusing on Microsoft Intune and endpoint security. Drive advanced MDM administration, troubleshoot complex issues, and support platform improvem...
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Infrastructure Engineer - Intune Platform & Mobile Security
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Join our team to ensure software and instruments work seamlessly together. You'll lead testing from integration to release, collaborate with developers, and drive automation efforts, all while contrib...
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Join us to develop cutting-edge occupant safety CAE models for electric vehicles. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize vehicle architectures, ensuring compliance with safety standards a...
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Drive innovation and optimize next-gen networks by automating deployment and support. Collaborate with a diverse team to enhance performance and scalability, ensuring high standards in network infrast...
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Drive innovation by automating network infrastructure for enterprise IT workloads. Collaborate with a diverse team to enhance performance, stability, and scalability of next-gen networks while ensurin...
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Lead strategic initiatives to enhance agentic platforms and automation, driving measurable improvements in engineering effectiveness and operational efficiency across North American Wealth. Collaborat...
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Drive the adoption of agentic platforms and intelligent automation, enhancing engineering effectiveness and operational efficiency. Collaborate across teams to deliver scalable solutions that transfor...
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Lead Engineer, Agentic Solutions & Automation
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Join a dynamic team to lead the advancement of agentic platforms and intelligent automation, driving transformation initiatives and enhancing engineering practices for measurable business outcomes in...
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Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing industrial pump applications and troubleshooting. Leverage your engineering expertise to support customers and enhance project teams in a dynamic environment...
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Transform the industrial landscape by leading installations and support for advanced equipment. Engage clients and teams through training and remote assistance, while documenting and enhancing best pr...
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Design & Release Engineer - Automotive Closures & Mechanisms
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Lead the design and release of automotive closure mechanisms, ensuring quality and performance while managing supplier relationships and cross-functional collaboration throughout the product lifecycle...
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Solution Design Project Engineer
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Drive innovative solutions by evaluating opportunities and crafting proposals for complex material handling systems, collaborating closely with teams to enhance efficiency and meet client needs...
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Solution Design Project Engineer
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Lead the charge in developing innovative solutions for complex material handling projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create competitive proposals and enhance project delivery efficien...
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Solution Design Project Engineer
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Unlock potential by leading the evaluation of new opportunities and crafting competitive proposals for material handling systems, ensuring efficient project delivery with minimal oversight and collabo...
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Innovate integrated test development for hardware systems, ensuring reliability from prototypes to operations. Lead certification processes and design test setups, bridging electronics, software, and...
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Software Engineer (Technical Leadership) - AI Solutions and Automation + Support
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Senior Software Automation Engineer
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Elevate quality assurance by leading automation strategies for enterprise products. Drive innovation in testing processes, mentor junior engineers, and enhance software reliability through robust auto...
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Transform your career by designing innovative material handling systems. Collaborate with diverse teams to create customized solutions, ensuring project success from concept to execution while enjoyin...
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Senior Controls & Automation Engineer, Kansas City Plant
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Optimize automation solutions by leading design, integration, and support for industrial controls. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safe, reliable, and scalable systems that enhance m...
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Drive the QA function for integrating multiple products, collaborating with teams to create and execute test plans, develop automation agents, and enhance lab environments for optimal product validati...
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What does an Automation Engineer do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Browse Automation Engineer listings on Ladders and review each posting’s compensation, qualifications, and responsibilities to identify roles aligned with your experience.