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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Take ownership of Quality Engineering support for medical device operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive the design and development of software for automated storage systems, collaborating across teams to enhance performance and security. Lead technical direction, mentor engineers, and ensure seaml...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $100K *

Unlock your potential by engaging in specialized testing and engineering projects. Collaborate on forensic analysis, develop test procedures, and provide critical support to manufacturing while ensuri...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing critical software systems for law enforcement. As a key contributor, you'll support and manage applications, ensuring seamless operations and customer satisfa...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career with a pivotal role in quality assurance, enhancing processes and standards. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance and foster continuous improvement while mentoring junior me...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Reimagine quality assurance by developing and enhancing processes, monitoring metrics, and collaborating with teams to ensure compliance and continuous improvement in a dynamic environment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Analyze and enhance quality assurance processes, ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address quality challenges and mentor junior members...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive quality assurance excellence by developing and enhancing processes, monitoring metrics, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and continuous improvement in a dynamic...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Champion the design and implementation of DevOps and DevSecOps architectures, guiding engineering teams to enhance application delivery and security throughout the software development lifecycle while...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $140K *

Elevate your career as a technical leader, driving innovative software solutions and mentoring a dynamic team. Own application architecture, enhance integrations, and ensure robust support while lever...

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

$95K - $115K *

Innovate and develop cutting-edge applications and APIs to enhance cyber security tools and optimize document management solutions within cloud and eGRC platforms, ensuring seamless integration and co...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team in development and automation. Drive impactful AI services, streamline processes, and enhance client engagement while fostering a culture of accountabilit...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$153K - $183K *

Drive innovation in autonomous trucking safety by leading systems engineering efforts. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance with Functional Safety and SOTIF standards, enhancing safety assess...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$72K - $89K *

Lead the charge in delivering hands-on technical services by installing, configuring, and supporting industrial software solutions. Ensure customer systems are secure and maintainable while translatin...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $96K *

Take ownership of product testing initiatives, ensuring mechanical and electrical systems meet rigorous performance, safety, and quality standards through collaboration with cross-functional teams fro...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $220K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of web applications by designing and developing scalable, user-friendly solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment to deliver hig...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K *

Lead the charge in transforming operations through strategic consulting, driving digitalization and automation initiatives to enhance supply chain and manufacturing processes while engaging with execu...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Transform electrical substations by designing and implementing automation systems. Lead projects, configure RTUs/PLCs, and ensure seamless communication protocols while providing technical support and...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in testing and validating complex software systems. Collaborate with a skilled technical team to design, integrate, and deploy innovative solutions, ensuring quality and performance ac...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by programming and modifying automation systems, troubleshooting software, and collaborating with teams to enhance robotic solutions. Drive innovation in electrical design and softwar...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

As an Application Engineer IV at ClearEdge, you will support Knowledge Graph systems by designing, developing, and maintaining software that enables complex data relationships. This role requires stro...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $200K *

Shape the future of warehouse operations by enhancing our platform. Collaborate with engineering and robotics teams to optimize inventory management and fulfillment processes, ensuring seamless integr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $160K *

Champion operational excellence by solving manufacturing challenges, enhancing processes, and ensuring safety compliance. Collaborate with suppliers and teams to drive efficiency and scalability in pr...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $135K *

Drive your career forward as a Senior Controls Engineer, leveraging extensive engineering expertise to lead complex projects, enhance manufacturing processes, and foster client relationships across di...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$127K - $143K *

Champion innovative engineering solutions by designing, building, and testing experimental hardware to advance reactor technology. Collaborate across disciplines to tackle complex problems through han...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.