Entry Level Associate Automation Engineer Jobs

New grad associate automation engineer jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship project often carries more weight than years on a resume. Most openings are Manufacturing, Consulting & Professional Services, and Technology & Software roles across a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, with employers like Amazon, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, and CBRE hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles79
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerAmazon
Top cityMoreno Valley, CA
Work type73% On-site
Top industryManufacturing

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QA Automation Engineer
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QA Automation Engineer
CXC
Remote
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Data Science & Analytics
Data Analytics
$50.00 - $80.00/hr
Remote (US)
None

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Automation Engineer II
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Automation Engineer II
Milwaukee Tool
Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
Specialized Engineering
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Engineering (Non-Software)
Automation QA
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Embedded Software Integration Automation testing Engineer
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Embedded Software Integration Automation testing Engineer
MatchPoint
Auburn Hills, Michigan
Software Engineering
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Embedded Systems Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Software Engineer - Automation
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Software Engineer - Automation
Apple
Cupertino, California
Automation QA
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
$129k - $225k/yr
Master's degree
10,000+

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Entry Level Associate Automation Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

Amazon7 open roles
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories4 open roles
CBRE3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing13
  • Consulting & Professional Services13
  • Technology & Software12
  • Construction & Real Estate6
  • Staffing & Recruiting3

Entry Level Associate Automation Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level associate automation engineer job?

Employers hiring at the entry level look for hands-on experience with test automation frameworks like Selenium, Pytest, or TestNG, even if that experience came from coursework, a capstone project, or an internship. A GitHub portfolio demonstrating scripting ability, familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, and basic programming in Python or Java will give you a clear edge over candidates who only list coursework on their resume.

Which companies hire entry level associate automation engineers?

Companies hiring entry level associate automation engineers right now include Amazon, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, and CBRE, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, including large technology firms, manufacturing companies, and fast-growing startups that are building out their quality engineering teams.

Are there remote entry level associate automation engineer jobs?

Yes, though on-site and hybrid roles remain common at this level. About 27% of entry level associate automation engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so candidates who prefer flexibility do have real options. Remote roles at this stage often still include structured onboarding and regular team syncs, so expect regular collaboration even without a commute.

Are these new grad associate automation engineer jobs?

Yes, the openings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior associate automation engineer roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or academic project work in place of professional history, or lists a degree or coursework as the primary qualification. If a role does not require prior employment, it is a strong fit for a new grad applicant.

Which industries hire the most entry level associate automation engineers?

Entry Level associate automation engineer roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Consulting & Professional Services, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because automation testing is central to their product release cycles, and they consistently bring on junior engineers to build and maintain test coverage as their codebases grow.