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.
Mechanical Designer - Automation Systems
$70K - $120K *
Drive innovation as an Automation Mechanical Designer, creating production solutions through advanced design techniques, collaboration, and adherence to engineering standards, while enhancing team cap...
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$90K - $112K *
Shape the future of automation by enhancing equipment reliability and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize material handling systems and implement innovative solutions, ens...
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$90K - $112K *
Elevate operational efficiency by leveraging automation expertise to enhance equipment reliability and performance. Collaborate with teams to optimize systems and drive continuous improvement initiati...
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$90K - $112K *
Champion operational performance by maintaining and optimizing automation systems; leverage advanced technology to troubleshoot and enhance material handling equipment in a dynamic environment while s...
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Senior Software Engineer - Computational Algorithms
$110K - $130K *
Join a dynamic team to innovate and optimize geoscience algorithms, transforming legacy code into efficient, testable components. Collaborate with experts to enhance performance and ensure scientific...
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Senior Manufacturing Engineer ( Drive Unit Assembly)
$88K - $105K *
Unlock potential by leading the optimization of manufacturing processes through innovative approaches, cross-functional collaboration, and project management, ensuring alignment with company goals whi...
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Senior Cloud Automation Engineer
$220K - $240K *
Accelerate progress at the forefront of cloud automation by designing, building, and maintaining scalable infrastructure across AWS and Azure. Leverage your expertise in Infrastructure as Code to enha...
3 weeks ago
Senior Tooling Engineer (Sustaining)
$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing production efficiency through expert tooling engineering. Leverage your plastics knowledge to troubleshoot and improve injection molds, ensuring high-quality...
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$80K - $95K *
Engage in advanced quality assurance to drive product launches, support APQP, and ensure customer satisfaction. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance production processes and uphold compl...
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$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in delivering quality excellence for automotive projects with a focus on APQP, PPAP, and customer satisfaction. Collaborate across teams to drive continuous improvement and ensure comp...
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$86K - $129K *
Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing manufacturing processes and enhancing equipment reliability. This hands-on role focuses on continuous improvement initiatives, data analysis, and innovative...
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$85K - $120K *
Advance your career by programming and optimizing commercial building automation systems. Collaborate with a skilled team to enhance HVAC control systems and ensure efficient operations across diverse...
2 weeks ago
$90K - $180K *
Accelerate progress at the forefront of cloud technology by leveraging your DevOps expertise to design and optimize scalable solutions, ensuring seamless deployment and integration of modern applicati...
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Software Engineer II - Software Development Environment DevOps Engineer (Onsite)
$68K - $131K *
Contribute to a dynamic engineering team by configuring and maintaining software development environments, enhancing cloud technologies, and participating in agile processes to drive innovation and co...
2 weeks ago
$130K - $155K *
Transform cloud infrastructure by building, improving, and automating scalable solutions. Collaborate with development teams to enhance performance, reliability, and security in a dynamic environment...
2 weeks ago
Sr Software Engineer-Automation
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in building a modern hybrid cloud platform, enhancing automation and operational efficiency. Collaborate across teams to streamline workflows and develop tools that support scalable, r...
3 weeks ago
Sr Software Engineer-Automation
$120K - $145K *
Drive the development of a modern hybrid cloud platform, enhancing automation and operational efficiency. Collaborate across teams to streamline workflows and build scalable solutions that support rel...
3 weeks ago
Sr Software Engineer-Automation
$110K - $130K *
Innovate by designing and implementing a modern hybrid cloud platform that enhances application reliability and scalability through automation, infrastructure-as-code, and streamlined workflows across...
3 weeks ago
Sr Software Engineer-Automation
$110K - $130K *
Transform the future of cloud infrastructure by designing and implementing automation solutions that enhance operational efficiency and reliability across hybrid environments, enabling seamless applic...
3 weeks ago
Sr Software Engineer-Automation
$110K - $130K *
Champion the development of a cutting-edge hybrid cloud platform, enhancing automation and operational efficiency. Collaborate across teams to streamline workflows, reduce manual tasks, and build scal...
3 weeks ago
Sr Software Engineer-Automation
$110K - $130K *
Empower teams by designing and delivering automation solutions that streamline workflows, enhance operational efficiency, and support scalable applications across hybrid cloud environments. Join us in...
3 weeks ago
Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Integration
$95K - $115K *
Engineer innovative mechanical designs for electrical systems in a dynamic startup. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle complex challenges in hardware development, from CAD modeling to t...
2 days ago
$109K - $137K *
Drive innovation by optimizing DRAM and NAND test methodologies, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance and quality while ensuring reliable testing processes and data...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Sr Software Engineer-Automation
$112K - $135K *
Accelerate the development of a cutting-edge hybrid cloud platform by designing automation systems that enhance operational efficiency and reliability across diverse environments, enabling teams to st...
3 weeks ago
Process Engineer-Metallurgical
$53K - $141K *
Join a team that's dedicated to driving continuous improvements in manufacturing processes. As a Process Engineer, you'll enhance productivity and safety while implementing innovative solutions to opt...
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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.