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Lead Planning Engineer Network Planning
About Forged Fiber
At Forged Fiber, our mission is bold but simple: deliver fast, reliable, future-proof connectivity that builds the foundation for everything online. As we execute, we believe the right way to do something is the only way. This foundation guides how the company builds, operates, and maintains a state-of-the-art open-access fiber network platform that empowers millions.
Forged Fiber is about more than building a network. It is about people. Every role matters. Every contribution counts. Together, employees create impact through teamwork, trust, and a shared commitment to excellence.
The Role
The Lead Network Engineer is a senior technical leader within the Architecture, Engineering, and Technology Support (AET) organization, responsible for the reliability, lifecycle management, operational support, testing, integration, and automation of network management platforms and core operational systems supporting a Fiber Broadband network. This role serves as the technical authority for EMS platforms supporting Calix, Adtran, and Nokia, AAA services including TACACS+ and RADIUS, and network automation initiatives.
Network Design and Architecture
Define architecture standards and operational requirements for EMS, AAA, and network management platforms.
Lead design reviews supporting Calix, Adtran, and Nokia management platforms.
Develop resiliency, redundancy, scalability, and security standards.
EMS Platform Ownership
Serve as a technical lead for EMS environments supporting Calix, Adtran, and Nokia.
Own software lifecycle management, upgrades, patch validation, and governance.
Define EMS integration requirements with OSS, BSS, inventory, and automation systems.
AAA Services and Network Security Integration
Design, implement, and support TACACS+, RADIUS, and centralized authentication solutions.
Develop RBAC and privileged access management standards.
Lead troubleshooting of authentication and authorization issues.
Network Automation and Operational Efficiency
Develop automation solutions using Python, Ansible, XML, JSON, YAML, and API Integration..
Create automated workflows for provisioning, compliance validation, testing, and reporting.
Reduce manual processes through automation initiatives.
Core Competencies
Expert knowledge of EMS, NMS, OSS, and network management platforms.
Advanced knowledge of TACACS+, RADIUS, and AAA architecture.
Experience supporting fiber broadband and FTTH environments.
Required Experience
5+ years supporting EMS, OSS, NMS, or network management platforms.
Experience with Calix, Adtran, or Nokia EMS platforms.
Experience implementing or supporting TACACS+ and RADIUS.
Experience developing automation using Python, Ansible, or APIs.
Preferred Experience
Nokia Altiplano
Calix CMS, SMx or Calix Cloud
Adtran Mosaic
NetBox and OSS/BSS integrations
What We Look For in a Candidate
Forged Fiber’s culture is built on honesty, respect, trust, transparency, and a growth mindset. We strive to treat people as they want to be treated, and to operate with consistency, integrity, customer obsession, and courage. We’re looking for top tier talent to join Forged Fiber that can help us bring this mindset to our everyday work and deliver meaningful results.
Compensation
This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.
Location Based Pay Ranges:
$100,000-$160,000 Annually
Forged Fiber offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing.
What to Expect Next
Background Screening
If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements.
Forged Fiber 37 Services, LLC participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers can only use E‑Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I‑9.
Equal Employment Opportunities
It is the policy of Forged Fiber to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training. In addition, Forged Fiber will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and is a fair change employer and does not initiate a background check until after an offer is made.
© 2026 Forged Fiber 37 Services, LLC
Lead Planning Engineer Network Planning
About Forged Fiber
At Forged Fiber, our mission is bold but simple: deliver fast, reliable, future-proof connectivity that builds the foundation for everything online. As we execute, we believe the right way to do something is the only way. This foundation guides how the company builds, operates, and maintains a state-of-the-art open-access fiber network platform that empowers millions.
Forged Fiber is about more than building a network. It is about people. Every role matters. Every contribution counts. Together, employees create impact through teamwork, trust, and a shared commitment to excellence.
The Role
The Lead Network Engineer is a senior technical leader within the Architecture, Engineering, and Technology Support (AET) organization, responsible for the reliability, lifecycle management, operational support, testing, integration, and automation of network management platforms and core operational systems supporting a Fiber Broadband network. This role serves as the technical authority for EMS platforms supporting Calix, Adtran, and Nokia, AAA services including TACACS+ and RADIUS, and network automation initiatives.
Network Design and Architecture
Define architecture standards and operational requirements for EMS, AAA, and network management platforms.
Lead design reviews supporting Calix, Adtran, and Nokia management platforms.
Develop resiliency, redundancy, scalability, and security standards.
EMS Platform Ownership
Serve as a technical lead for EMS environments supporting Calix, Adtran, and Nokia.
Own software lifecycle management, upgrades, patch validation, and governance.
Define EMS integration requirements with OSS, BSS, inventory, and automation systems.
AAA Services and Network Security Integration
Design, implement, and support TACACS+, RADIUS, and centralized authentication solutions.
Develop RBAC and privileged access management standards.
Lead troubleshooting of authentication and authorization issues.
Network Automation and Operational Efficiency
Develop automation solutions using Python, Ansible, XML, JSON, YAML, and API Integration..
Create automated workflows for provisioning, compliance validation, testing, and reporting.
Reduce manual processes through automation initiatives.
Core Competencies
Expert knowledge of EMS, NMS, OSS, and network management platforms.
Advanced knowledge of TACACS+, RADIUS, and AAA architecture.
Experience supporting fiber broadband and FTTH environments.
Required Experience
5+ years supporting EMS, OSS, NMS, or network management platforms.
Experience with Calix, Adtran, or Nokia EMS platforms.
Experience implementing or supporting TACACS+ and RADIUS.
Experience developing automation using Python, Ansible, or APIs.
Preferred Experience
Nokia Altiplano
Calix CMS, SMx or Calix Cloud
Adtran Mosaic
NetBox and OSS/BSS integrations
What We Look For in a Candidate
Forged Fiber’s culture is built on honesty, respect, trust, transparency, and a growth mindset. We strive to treat people as they want to be treated, and to operate with consistency, integrity, customer obsession, and courage. We’re looking for top tier talent to join Forged Fiber that can help us bring this mindset to our everyday work and deliver meaningful results.
Compensation
This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.
Location Based Pay Ranges:
$100,000-$160,000 Annually
Forged Fiber offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing.
What to Expect Next
Background Screening
If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements.
Forged Fiber 37 Services, LLC participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers can only use E‑Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I‑9.
Equal Employment Opportunities
It is the policy of Forged Fiber to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training. In addition, Forged Fiber will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and is a fair change employer and does not initiate a background check until after an offer is made.
© 2026 Forged Fiber 37 Services, LLC
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in automation engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or controls engineering
- Proficiency in PLC programming using platforms such as Allen-Bradley or Siemens
- Experience designing or supporting SCADA and HMI systems
- Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as EtherNet/IP or Modbus
- Hands-on experience with robotics integration or motion control systems
- Knowledge of electrical schematics, panel design, and instrumentation
Tips for Your Automation Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to each stack
Automation engineer job postings vary widely by platform, so list the exact tools you know, whether that's Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000, or Python-based test frameworks. Matching the stack in your resume header gets you past automated filters faster.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists automation engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Certify the skills hiring managers verify
A Rockwell Automation Certified Systems Integrator credential or a CSIA certification signals hands-on competency that a degree alone doesn't. Many mid-market manufacturers specifically filter for these when shortlisting candidates for controls or SCADA roles.
Target job titles that match your layer
Automation engineer roles split across controls, test, process, and robotics disciplines, and titles vary by industry. Searching 'controls engineer' alongside 'automation engineer' surfaces a wider set of relevant openings, especially in automotive and discrete manufacturing.
Show real-world cycle time or uptime results
Interviewers for automation roles almost always ask what you improved and by how much. Come prepared with two or three concrete examples, such as a downtime reduction or a cycle time improvement you achieved, grounded in actual project outcomes you can walk through step by step.
Negotiate relocation before accepting an offer
Many automation engineer roles are on-site at plant or fab locations that require relocation. Raise relocation assistance and a start-date window during the offer call, not after you sign, because most employers budget for it only if asked at that stage.
Automation Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most automation engineers?
The companies hiring the most automation engineers right now include ProAutomated, Amazon, and Anduril, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is especially concentrated in manufacturing-heavy states with large automotive and semiconductor footprints.
How many automation engineer jobs are remote?
About 59% of automation engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, which is lower than the broader engineering average given the hands-on nature of most roles. Test automation and software-defined automation sub-disciplines see the highest share of remote-eligible postings, while controls and robotics integration roles are predominantly on-site.
How do you become an automation engineer?
Start with a bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or systems engineering, then build hands-on experience with PLC programming platforms and industrial communication protocols through coursework, co-ops, or entry-level technician roles. Earning a vendor-specific certification, such as a Rockwell or Siemens credential, strengthens your candidacy significantly. Most hiring managers prioritize demonstrated project experience over credentials alone, so document every system you've built or improved.
Can I get an automation engineer job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level automation engineer roles exist, particularly at systems integrators and contract manufacturers who train new hires on specific platforms. Your strongest asset is hands-on project work, whether from a senior capstone, a co-op, or self-built PLC lab setups. Applying to controls technician or junior automation roles first lets you build the on-floor experience that mid-level positions require.
What does the automation engineer interview process look like?
Most processes begin with a recruiter screen, followed by a technical phone or video interview covering PLC logic, ladder diagram interpretation, and troubleshooting scenarios. A practical assessment or whiteboard exercise is common at mid-stage, where you may be asked to design a simple control loop or walk through a real project. Final rounds typically include a panel with engineering and operations leads who probe safety practices and cross-functional communication.
Where can I find and apply to automation engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to automation engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience, location preference, and specialization, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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