Mid Level Associate Automation Engineer Jobs
Mid level associate automation engineer jobs go to engineers ready to own test frameworks end to end, mentor junior colleagues, and make architecture decisions with minimal oversight. Roles are distributed across Technology & Software, Manufacturing, and Consulting & Professional Services, with 23% remote or hybrid availability, and employers like Amazon, Jobot, and GEICO hiring at this level now.
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Req ID: 6893
Job Category: Business Excellence
Location: Harrisburg,, PA, US, 17101
Be Part of the Future of Sleep!
At Serta Simmons Bedding (SSB), we're more than a mattress company, we're a leading global sleep company with a mission to help people sleep better so they can live healthier lives. With a 150-year heritage in delivering industry-leading sleep solutions, we own iconic brands including Serta®, Beautyrest®, Simmons® and Tuft & Needle®.
What You'll Do:
Manufacturing Technology Strategy
- Develop and execute a manufacturing technology aligned with technology roadmap, growth, cost, and service objectives
- Lead standardization of equipment, controls, and manufacturing systems across all mattress plants
- Identify and deploy technologies that improve flexibility, labor efficiency, and uptime in high-mix environments
Automation & Equipment Enablement
- Oversee automation implementation across core mattress processes, including:
- Quilting and panel cutting
- Mattress assembly and tape-edge operations
- Packaging, compression/roll-pack, and palletizing
- Conveyance and material handling systems
- Drive reduction of manual labor through automation, robotics, and ergonomic system design
- Partner with Engineering and Operations on new line design, capacity expansions, and greenfield projects
Manufacturing Systems & Digital Tools
- Lead implementation and optimization of manufacturing systems (MES or equivalent) to enable:
- Real-time production tracking
- Labor and efficiency reporting
- Scrap, rework, and first-pass quality visibility
- SKU-level performance analysis
- Integrate production systems with ERP, planning, and warehouse systems
- Partner with IT to ensure secure, reliable OT/IT integration across plants
Performance Improvement & Standardization
- Improve OEE, throughput, changeover time, and first-pass quality using technology and data
- Standardize KPIs, dashboards, and reporting across all manufacturing sites
- Support Lean manufacturing initiatives with enabling technology and automation
- Identify and scale best-performing equipment and systems enterprise-wide
Quality, Safety & Reliability
- Ensure manufacturing technologies support consistent product quality and specification adherence
- Improve equipment reliability through predictive maintenance and condition monitoring
- Ensure systems are designed with safety, ergonomics, and regulatory compliance in mind
- Support internal and external audits related to manufacturing systems and processes
Capital Planning & Vendor Management
- Maintain the capital planning process for manufacturing technology and automation investments
- Develop business cases and ROI justification for new equipment and systems
- Manage relationships with OEMs, integrators, and technology vendors
- Ensure on-time, on-budget execution of large-scale deployments
Talent & Leadership
- Build and develop high-performing teams in manufacturing technology, automation, and systems
- Establish training standards for operators, technicians, and engineers
- Promote a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and operational discipline
How You'll Do It:
Technical Expertise
- Industrial automation, controls, and material handling systems
- Manufacturing execution or production management systems
- Lean manufacturing tools and methods to integrate with technology
- Equipment standardization and line balancing
- Data analytics for labor, throughput, and quality performance
- Integration of shop-floor systems with ERP
- Hands-on, pragmatic approach to technology deployment
- Strong financial and capital management skills
Leadership Competencies
- This position does not have direct reports
- Strong cross-functional influence
- Ability to balance standardization with site-level flexibility
What You'll Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or related field required
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, automation, or industrial technology
- Experience in high-volume, high-mix manufacturing environments strongly preferred
- Experience in mattress, furniture, textiles, or consumer goods manufacturing is a plus
Job Factors/Work Environments
- Estimated 50-75% travel
- Reports to: Sr Dir. Manufacturing Technology
Why work at Serta Simmons Bedding?
When you join SSB, you become part of a winning and diverse team that is excited and committed to helping people get better sleep. We provide inspiring career opportunities, competitive benefits, employee perks, and the chance to be part of the future of sleep.
Benefits and Perks (USA, Salary non-union- optional):
- Health, Dental, and Vision
- Annual employee contribution to HSA
- 401K with company match
- Paid Time Off / Vacation
- 12 company holidays
- Sick days
- Company paid short- and long-term disability
- Paid parental leave
- Discount programs including Friends and family discounts
- Referral Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement
Employees are required to comply with COVID policies established by a vendor or customer.
It is our policy to abide by all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination, with respect to all terms and conditions of employment, based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed/religion, sex (including sexual orientation, or gender identity), pregnancy, childbirth or other related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, military status, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping or expression), genetic information (including family medical history), or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.
SSB will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees who need them, as required by law.
The hiring salary range for this position applies to where legally required, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Nearest Major Market: Philadelphia
Nearest Secondary Market: Harrisburg
Req ID: 6893
Job Category: Business Excellence
Location: Harrisburg,, PA, US, 17101
Be Part of the Future of Sleep!
At Serta Simmons Bedding (SSB), we're more than a mattress company, we're a leading global sleep company with a mission to help people sleep better so they can live healthier lives. With a 150-year heritage in delivering industry-leading sleep solutions, we own iconic brands including Serta®, Beautyrest®, Simmons® and Tuft & Needle®.
What You'll Do:
Manufacturing Technology Strategy
- Develop and execute a manufacturing technology aligned with technology roadmap, growth, cost, and service objectives
- Lead standardization of equipment, controls, and manufacturing systems across all mattress plants
- Identify and deploy technologies that improve flexibility, labor efficiency, and uptime in high-mix environments
Automation & Equipment Enablement
- Oversee automation implementation across core mattress processes, including:
- Quilting and panel cutting
- Mattress assembly and tape-edge operations
- Packaging, compression/roll-pack, and palletizing
- Conveyance and material handling systems
- Drive reduction of manual labor through automation, robotics, and ergonomic system design
- Partner with Engineering and Operations on new line design, capacity expansions, and greenfield projects
Manufacturing Systems & Digital Tools
- Lead implementation and optimization of manufacturing systems (MES or equivalent) to enable:
- Real-time production tracking
- Labor and efficiency reporting
- Scrap, rework, and first-pass quality visibility
- SKU-level performance analysis
- Integrate production systems with ERP, planning, and warehouse systems
- Partner with IT to ensure secure, reliable OT/IT integration across plants
Performance Improvement & Standardization
- Improve OEE, throughput, changeover time, and first-pass quality using technology and data
- Standardize KPIs, dashboards, and reporting across all manufacturing sites
- Support Lean manufacturing initiatives with enabling technology and automation
- Identify and scale best-performing equipment and systems enterprise-wide
Quality, Safety & Reliability
- Ensure manufacturing technologies support consistent product quality and specification adherence
- Improve equipment reliability through predictive maintenance and condition monitoring
- Ensure systems are designed with safety, ergonomics, and regulatory compliance in mind
- Support internal and external audits related to manufacturing systems and processes
Capital Planning & Vendor Management
- Maintain the capital planning process for manufacturing technology and automation investments
- Develop business cases and ROI justification for new equipment and systems
- Manage relationships with OEMs, integrators, and technology vendors
- Ensure on-time, on-budget execution of large-scale deployments
Talent & Leadership
- Build and develop high-performing teams in manufacturing technology, automation, and systems
- Establish training standards for operators, technicians, and engineers
- Promote a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and operational discipline
How You'll Do It:
Technical Expertise
- Industrial automation, controls, and material handling systems
- Manufacturing execution or production management systems
- Lean manufacturing tools and methods to integrate with technology
- Equipment standardization and line balancing
- Data analytics for labor, throughput, and quality performance
- Integration of shop-floor systems with ERP
- Hands-on, pragmatic approach to technology deployment
- Strong financial and capital management skills
Leadership Competencies
- This position does not have direct reports
- Strong cross-functional influence
- Ability to balance standardization with site-level flexibility
What You'll Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or related field required
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, automation, or industrial technology
- Experience in high-volume, high-mix manufacturing environments strongly preferred
- Experience in mattress, furniture, textiles, or consumer goods manufacturing is a plus
Job Factors/Work Environments
- Estimated 50-75% travel
- Reports to: Sr Dir. Manufacturing Technology
Why work at Serta Simmons Bedding?
When you join SSB, you become part of a winning and diverse team that is excited and committed to helping people get better sleep. We provide inspiring career opportunities, competitive benefits, employee perks, and the chance to be part of the future of sleep.
Benefits and Perks (USA, Salary non-union- optional):
- Health, Dental, and Vision
- Annual employee contribution to HSA
- 401K with company match
- Paid Time Off / Vacation
- 12 company holidays
- Sick days
- Company paid short- and long-term disability
- Paid parental leave
- Discount programs including Friends and family discounts
- Referral Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement
Employees are required to comply with COVID policies established by a vendor or customer.
It is our policy to abide by all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination, with respect to all terms and conditions of employment, based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed/religion, sex (including sexual orientation, or gender identity), pregnancy, childbirth or other related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, military status, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping or expression), genetic information (including family medical history), or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.
SSB will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees who need them, as required by law.
The hiring salary range for this position applies to where legally required, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Nearest Major Market: Philadelphia
Nearest Secondary Market: Harrisburg
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Mid Level Associate Automation Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level associate automation engineer job?
Position your experience around ownership, not just contribution. Highlight projects where you designed or refactored automation frameworks independently, reduced flaky test rates, or introduced tooling that the broader team adopted. Recruiters at this level want to see that you've moved beyond executing tasks and can identify problems, propose solutions, and see them through without close supervision.
Which companies hire mid level associate automation engineers?
Companies hiring mid level associate automation engineers right now include Amazon, Jobot, and GEICO, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of enterprise software teams scaling QA infrastructure, fintech and healthtech firms building compliance-driven test coverage, and manufacturing companies expanding industrial automation capabilities.
Are there remote mid level associate automation engineer jobs?
Yes, remote and hybrid options are well represented at this level. About 23% of mid level associate automation engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong demand for engineers who can collaborate asynchronously and own their work without daily in-person oversight. On-site roles tend to cluster in manufacturing and hardware-adjacent environments.
How do I move up to a mid level associate automation engineer role?
The move from entry level to mid level hinges on demonstrated ownership over time. Early in your career, focus on going deeper on one or two frameworks rather than collecting surface-level tool exposure. Seek out projects where you can own a test suite or automation pipeline start to finish, document your work, and show measurable impact such as faster release cycles or reduced defect escape rates.
Which industries hire the most mid level associate automation engineers?
Mid Level associate automation engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Manufacturing, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate continuous integration pipelines, face high compliance or quality assurance requirements, or are actively modernizing legacy manual testing processes that require engineers who can build durable automation from the ground up.