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We take play seriously. We’re looking for curious adventurers ready to find their party, fueled by imagination and drive to build what’s never been built before. At Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast, you’ll collaborate with passionate teams to reimagine our iconic brands and create experiences that spark joy, connection, and community through the magic of play. This is your chance to shape legendary play that lasts a lifetime.
QMO is responsible for the quality benchmark that every Hasbro project adheres to — covering requirements through closure — across AI, automation, manual, performance, security, and compatibility testing. The team is transitioning from manual and legacy scripted automation to AI-enhanced testing, involving a move to Playwright and embracing Tosca's agentic AI features.
We're hiring a Lead QA Engineer to lead our transition to AI-enhanced test automation. This is a technical leadership role without formal direct reports. You will develop the automation strategy and directly guide the daily automation and AI efforts of our offshore vendor team. You will advise the technical aspects of our Selenium-to-Playwright migration, the integration of Tosca's AI/agentic features, and test coverage across SAP, P2M, and Hasbro CLM(which is migrating to AWS). We seek someone highly skilled to help build the future of our QA processes!
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and lead the technical strategy for AI-enhanced test automation. This reduces dependence on manually written scripts by adopting AI and agentic automation methods, such as Tosca's agentic AI capabilities.
- Lead the migration of automation suites from Selenium to Playwright, including framework architecture and standard methodologies.
- Manage the daily automation and AI-related activities of our offshore vendor team, determining priorities and evaluating output quality — without formal people-management responsibility.
- Take ownership for test case management and regression/defect tracking methods in qTest, ensuring they grow alongside the team's automation-first approach.
- Collaborate with SAP and P2M functional teams to integrate automation coverage into their release cycles.
- Support QA needs for Hasbro CLM through its migration to AWS, including planning test coverage on the new platform.
- Translate business and QA strategy into concrete implementation plans — proactively identifying risk and next steps rather than completing a fixed task list.
- Provide updates on automation progress, potential risks, and suggestions to QA leadership.
Required Qualifications
- 6+ years of QA automation experience, including demonstrated lead-level ownership of automation strategy.
- Practical experience with Tricentis Tosca, including building, structuring and maintaining automation scripts
- Solid practical experience with Playwright, including firsthand involvement in transitioning automation suites from Selenium.
- Demonstrated experience applying AI-augmented automation approaches to reduce manual script authoring — not just traditional record-and-playback or hand-coded scripting.
- Experience with qTest for managing test cases and tracking regression/defects.
- Testing background across SAP and P2M platforms.
- Practical understanding of or direct experience with AWS services.
- Experience directing or closely coordinating the work of an offshore vendor QA/automation team.
- Proven capability to convert business and test strategy into a detailed action plan, instead of merely finishing assigned tasks — showing solid responsibility and discernment.
Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)
- Experience with NeoLoad or a comparable performance testing tool.
- Familiarity with Azure (SharePoint Framework, Azure Functions) — Hasbro CLM's current platform ahead of its AWS migration.
- Exposure to RMS and CSP platforms.
- CI/CD pipeline experience (e.g., GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins).
- Scripting/programming proficiency in Selenium, JavaScript/TypeScript or Python.
- Experience with security and/or compatibility testing.
- Familiarity with Power BI or similar reporting/dashboard tools.
- Effective communication abilities, including confidence in updating senior leadership on status and suggestions.
We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
Hasbro is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. We are committed to making all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, or any other legally protected status.
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The pay transparency range for this role is listed below. The hiring range will vary based on factors such as experience, skills, location and market conditions. Additionally, employees may be eligible for annual and long-term incentives as part of their overall compensation package.
Pay Range
$124,800 - $187,300 USD
Employees may be eligible for annual and long-term incentives as part of their overall compensation package, depending on role, location, and eligibility. Benefits and programs may include:
- Health & Wellness
- Time Off to Recharge
- Financial Well-being
- Life & Family Support
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- Learning & Development
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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 Sargent & Lundy, Amazon, and CBRE, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially concentrated in manufacturing-heavy states with large automotive and semiconductor footprints.
How many automation engineer jobs are remote?
About 60% of automation engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 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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