Associate Automation Engineer Jobs

Associate Automation Engineer jobs are open across manufacturing, software, automotive, and life sciences, covering specializations in test automation, robotic process automation, and QA automation, from entry-level to mid-level roles. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles2,621+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerApple
Top cityCupertino, CA
Work type41% Hybrid
Top industryTechnology

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Sr.Test Automation Engineer
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Sr.Test Automation Engineer
Innorev Technologies Inc
Dallas, Texas
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
Automation QA
On-Site
None

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Staff Automation Engineer
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Staff Automation Engineer
Dexcom
California
Compliance & Risk
Engineering (Non-Software)
Quality Control
$123k - $204k/yr
Hybrid
Master's degree
5,001-10,000

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Senior Factory Automation Electrical Systems Engineer Team Lead
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Senior Factory Automation Electrical Systems Engineer Team Lead
Boeing
Berkeley, Missouri
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Project Management
$137k - $185k/yr
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
10,000+

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Automation Engineer
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Automation Engineer
Boehringer Ingelheim
Ridgefield, Connecticut
Automation QA
Cloud & DevOps
DevOps
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Test Automation / QA Engineer – Journeyman
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Test Automation / QA Engineer – Journeyman
Kearney & Company
Remote
Data Science & Analytics
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
$80k - $140k/yr
Master's degree
501-1,000

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Associate Automation Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Apple131
  • Atlas Technologies105
  • Amazon66
  • Sargent & Lundy66
  • CBRE31

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software31
  • Manufacturing18
  • Consulting & Professional Services18
  • Electronics & Hardware10
  • Education5

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in associate automation engineer jobs.

  • Experience with test automation frameworks such as Selenium, Pytest, or Cypress
  • Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language such as Python or Java
  • Understanding of software testing methodologies including unit, integration, and regression testing
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar pipeline platforms
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field
  • Ability to read and write SQL queries for database validation and test data setup

Tips for Your Associate Automation Engineer Job Search

Tailor your resume to framework names

Hiring managers scan for specific tools like Selenium, Pytest, or Robot Framework before reading anything else. List the frameworks you've used by name in your skills section and repeat them in context under each relevant role or project.

Highlight test coverage metrics you built

Generic claims about improving quality don't land. Describe specific coverage gains, bug catch rates, or pipeline run-time reductions your automation scripts produced. Even numbers from academic or personal projects carry weight at the associate level.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists associate automation engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Filter openings by programming language requirement

Some teams build in Python, others in Java or C#. Applying only to roles that match the language you've scripted in most heavily avoids mismatches that show up immediately in technical screens and hurt your chances.

Prepare a working code sample before interviews

Many associate automation engineer interviews include a live coding or take-home task where you write a test script from scratch. Have a clean, well-commented sample repository ready that demonstrates page object model structure or a data-driven test approach.

Ask about CI/CD integration during your interview

Questions about how tests plug into the deployment pipeline show technical fluency beyond writing scripts. Asking whether automation runs on every pull request or only pre-release signals you understand the engineering context, which separates strong associate candidates.

Associate Automation Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most associate automation engineers?

Apple, Atlas Technologies, and Amazon are hiring the most associate automation engineers right now, with openings concentrated in California, Texas, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially active in sectors where software release cycles are short and manual testing is a bottleneck.

How many associate automation engineer jobs are remote?

About 63% of associate automation engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong demand for distributed QA and test engineering work. Sub-specializations in web application test automation and robotic process automation tend to have the highest concentration of remote-eligible roles compared to embedded or hardware-adjacent automation positions.

How do you become an associate automation engineer?

Start by learning a scripting language like Python or Java and building familiarity with at least one test automation framework such as Selenium or Pytest. Practice writing automated test scripts against open-source or personal projects, then push those to a public repository. Earning a foundation-level certification in software testing helps validate your skills to employers, and contributing to open-source test suites or documenting your projects strengthens your application further.

Can you get an associate automation engineer job with little or no experience?

Yes, you can get hired as an associate automation engineer without professional experience by substituting a strong project portfolio and demonstrated scripting ability. Build automated test suites for personal or open-source projects, document your approach clearly, and be ready to explain your design decisions. Employers at the associate level often care more about how you think through test coverage than how many years you've logged.

What does the associate automation engineer interview process look like?

Most associate automation engineer interview processes include an initial recruiter screen, a technical phone interview covering automation concepts and language fundamentals, and a practical coding or take-home exercise where you write or extend a test script. Some teams add a final round with engineers where you walk through your solution, discuss framework choices, and demonstrate familiarity with version control and basic CI/CD concepts.

Where can I find and apply to associate automation engineer jobs?

You can find and apply to associate automation engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your framework experience and location preference, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background and goals.

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