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 *

Drive modernization efforts by deploying and managing complex software systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. Collaborate on DevOps initiatives to enhance NSA's authoring and dissemina...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Innovate your career by creating scalable cloud services that enhance vehicle connectivity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a dynamic hybrid environment, implementing robust systems that dr...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$138K - $175K *

Innovate in the design and development of advanced mathematical simulation software. Collaborate with customers and developers to enhance engineering computing solutions, focusing on efficient code ge...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$138K - $175K *

Develop and enhance features for Simulink, focusing on performance and usability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions while tackling technical challenges...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $131K *

Transform quality assurance by designing and maintaining automation frameworks, executing test scripts, and collaborating with teams to ensure robust testing processes and continuous improvement in a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving modernization efforts in DevOps engineering. You'll deploy applications, manage servers, and ensure system performance while supporting critical tools for report authoring a...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $194K *

Join us to develop reliable AI-native and cloud-native software while gaining hands-on experience. Collaborate with senior engineers, enhance your coding skills, and contribute to meaningful projects...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate in the design and development of cutting-edge electrical subsystems for maritime intelligence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance a modular edge sensing platform, ensuring rel...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$105K - $180K *

Drive excellence by leading the Power Protection & Automation Field Technician Development Program, enhancing team capabilities and ensuring high-quality execution across nationwide projects while fos...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Drive innovation in software safety engineering by automating SW-FMEA processes and enhancing safety validation through advanced AI solutions. Collaborate on a dynamic safety architecture to significa...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to vehicle integration and launch execution. Collaborate across engineering, design, and manufacturing to ensure quality and timely delivery of automotive products while r...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by driving testing strategies for Brushless DC Motor Drive products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize test processes, ensuring quality and efficiency in production...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $146K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in engine performance and emissions. As a key contributor, you'll lead complex projects, execute testing strategies, and collaborate globally to enhance product q...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$83K - $97K *

Join a dynamic team to assemble, test, and inspect electronic hardware for automotive technology, ensuring quality and precision in every prototype and component. Collaborate closely with engineers to...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Develop and automate security evaluation processes, enhancing compliance and efficiency. Collaborate with teams to streamline infrastructure management and deployment, ensuring a robust security postu...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career as you tackle complex automation challenges, designing innovative control solutions and managing projects from concept to implementation while collaborating with a dynamic team t...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the quality assurance initiatives, ensuring customer requirements are met through effective internal documentation and communication across teams. Collaborate to uphold high product standards and...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Drive quality excellence by leading QA strategies and automation initiatives, enhancing CI/CD processes, and fostering collaboration across teams to ensure robust software delivery and continuous impr...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of automation testing for Salesforce applications. Leverage your expertise with advanced tools and AI technologies while ensuring quality across the software devel...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Champion quality excellence by enhancing our QMS, conducting audits, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and uphold high standards across international operat...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $100K *

Unlock your potential as you lead automation projects, collaborating with multi-discipline teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet client expectations and project schedules in a dynamic engine...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$67K - $99K *

Shape the future of automation engineering by leading projects, mentoring teams, and ensuring compliance in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Collaborate across disciplines to enhance productivity...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $140K *

Champion innovative engineering solutions while ensuring safety and reliability in mechanical design. Collaborate across disciplines to deliver projects in energy and environmental sectors, mentoring...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Lead the development and implementation of advanced control and automation systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance equipment performance and reliability while managing projects f...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Drive operational excellence in a dynamic manufacturing environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance quality systems and optimize production schedules, ensuring the reliability of...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.