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 *

Join a team that's shaping the future of water management through innovative SCADA system design and implementation. Leverage your expertise in industrial control systems and collaborate across discip...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$83K - $108K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing innovative mechanical solutions for modernization projects. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders while ensuring compliance and quality in engineering practic...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $90K *

Unlock your potential as a key partner to executive leadership, managing complex schedules, preparing professional documents, and coordinating meetings in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Your exper...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $175K *

Engineer robust IT infrastructure solutions, driving automation and modernization across hybrid platforms. Lead lifecycle management, enhance security, and ensure operational reliability for a multi-s...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $140K *

Empower integration solutions by designing and maintaining critical connections across platforms, enhancing Quote-to-Cash processes and ensuring seamless data flow for thousands of merchants through i...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Transform data integrity and automation processes by overseeing system changes, managing customer notifications, and enhancing cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic environment focused on contin...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$86K - $148K *

Champion innovative design solutions for power automation and protection panels, integrating advanced technologies to enhance critical substation systems. Collaborate with a team of experts to deliver...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $180K *

Collaborate with a dynamic team to design and deploy innovative robotic systems, managing components through the entire hardware lifecycle while engaging cross-functionally to ensure optimal design in...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $124K *

Take ownership of hands-on testing for development vehicles, ensuring readiness and safety. Collaborate with engineers to execute test plans, troubleshoot issues, and document findings, while supporti...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Lead procurement efforts for a major construction project, managing vendor relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring timely delivery of materials and equipment while collaborating with projec...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Support cross-functional teams by managing embedded projects from design to delivery, ensuring timely, budget-compliant outcomes while enhancing team capabilities through mentorship and direct client...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by leading embedded projects from concept to completion. Leverage your expertise in hardware and firmware design while collaborating across teams and mentoring peers to deliver exc...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $125K *

Champion quality excellence in aerospace and defense manufacturing. Ensure compliance with AS9100 and regulatory standards while driving continuous improvement initiatives and supporting critical mate...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $234K *

Engineer mission-critical data flows, ensuring accuracy and interoperability across systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze architecture, manage requirements, and lead modernization initiati...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Empower a team of controls engineers to design and enhance control systems for material handling solutions, ensuring project execution and quality while fostering innovation and collaboration across d...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$170K - $220K *

Engineer robust test strategies and execute them for power conversion products, ensuring reliable performance through rigorous validation and cross-functional collaboration. Drive real-time troublesho...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $115K *

Join us to drive the development of panel and controls applications, translating customer needs into actionable designs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate configurations and d...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering precise panel configurations and documentation. Collaborate with engineers and support teams to ensure successful project execution from design to field star...

Houston, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of cloud infrastructure by designing and maintaining secure, scalable solutions in Microsoft Azure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance reliability, performance, and au...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $130K *

Transform your career by designing and managing secure, scalable cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance deployment processes and ensure high availability while levera...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Optimize cloud infrastructure by designing, building, and maintaining secure, scalable solutions in Microsoft Azure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance deployment processes and ensure...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading electrical engineering efforts for facility construction, installation, and commissioning. Drive compliance, oversee power distribution, and ensure safe operations while co...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive electrical engineering excellence by leading facility construction, installation, and commissioning efforts. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance, troubleshoot issues, and establish robus...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing vehicle body structure engineering. Leverage your expertise in Body-in-White (BIW) to ensure quality and feasibility in manufacturing processes while collabor...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $250K *

Take ownership of deploying and optimizing production systems across multiple environments. Leverage your full-stack engineering skills to enhance containerized applications and ensure system reliabil...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.