Automation Engineer Jobs in Colorado
Automation Engineer jobs in Colorado are concentrated in aerospace and defense manufacturing, advanced electronics, and energy systems, with demand reaching from entry-level controls technicians to senior systems architects. Denver, Colorado Springs, and Boulder anchor most of the hiring, where established employers like Lockheed Martin, Raytheon Technologies, and Ball Corporation maintain long-running engineering operations. The most sought-after specialties in the Colorado market are PLC and SCADA programming, robotics integration, and industrial control systems design. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Hybrid Work Model - must be able to commute 3x a week to our site at Fort Collins, CO
BoldTek invites you to become an integral part of a global team, work with one of our fortune 500 clients, HP Inc. and help create new solutions impacting millions of customers worldwide for this high-tech client.
If you love software and Test automation, are passionate and fascinated by emerging PC hardware and software technologies writing code, designing software automation systems using modern tools, this job is for you.
In this role, you will build new Test automation tools, process, and solutions, will interface various sophisticated cloud-delivered solutions, directly work with PC hardware and software in a lab you will own, guide and possibly lead other QA engineers to validate and certify your automation solutions. The QA automation is ensuring specific issue resolutions packages are tested, and delivering the stated outcomes, certified before it is launched worldwide to end users.
Responsibilities:
- Works directly with all Client’s key personnel to gather automation requirements and create development task plans.
- Design/build and deploy various automation packages in specific products (Hardware, Software) to validate effectiveness, quality, performance, and safety.
- Setup specific PC hardware and Software systems in a lab environment with specific customer configurations.
- Work with QA test engineers, maintain documentation, support ongoing maintenance.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues and software bugs.
Skills & Requirements:
- Strong proficiency in programming with any of these technologies and platforms: Pytest, Selenium, Robot, Playwright, FLAUI, JMeter, PostMan, Maven.
- Good working experience with responsible use of GITHUB Copilot, Claude Code, Cursor.
- Familiarity with PC Hardware and Microsoft OS layers like BIOS, firmware, OS drivers, OS services, file systems.
- Familiarity with various design and architectural patterns, best practices and coding standard.
- Familiarity with relational APIs such as RESTFUL, databases and SQL.
- Ability to write clean, readable, high-quality, and high-performance code.
- Exposure to CI/CD environment, DevOps model, Automated Unit/Regression testing platforms and unit tests
Education & Experience
- Bachelor and/or master’s degree, preferred in Computer science (CS), Electrical engineering (EE).
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Company Info:
BoldTek is a fast growing IT professional service company serving various high-tech companies delivering innovative and smart technology solutions internationally. Our foundational core values of Integrity, Honesty, Courage, Collaboration, Innovation, Fun, & Respect represent the essence of our business, beliefs, and behaviors.
BoldTek, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- • How many years of professional work experience do you have with Test Automation?
- • How many years of professional work experience do you have with Software Development?
- • How many years of professional work experience do you have with scripting?
- • Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?
Ability to Commute:
- Fort Collins, CO 80528 (Required)
Work Location: In person
About the job
Hybrid Work Model - must be able to commute 3x a week to our site at Fort Collins, CO
BoldTek invites you to become an integral part of a global team, work with one of our fortune 500 clients, HP Inc. and help create new solutions impacting millions of customers worldwide for this high-tech client.
If you love software and Test automation, are passionate and fascinated by emerging PC hardware and software technologies writing code, designing software automation systems using modern tools, this job is for you.
In this role, you will build new Test automation tools, process, and solutions, will interface various sophisticated cloud-delivered solutions, directly work with PC hardware and software in a lab you will own, guide and possibly lead other QA engineers to validate and certify your automation solutions. The QA automation is ensuring specific issue resolutions packages are tested, and delivering the stated outcomes, certified before it is launched worldwide to end users.
Responsibilities:
- Works directly with all Client’s key personnel to gather automation requirements and create development task plans.
- Design/build and deploy various automation packages in specific products (Hardware, Software) to validate effectiveness, quality, performance, and safety.
- Setup specific PC hardware and Software systems in a lab environment with specific customer configurations.
- Work with QA test engineers, maintain documentation, support ongoing maintenance.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues and software bugs.
Skills & Requirements:
- Strong proficiency in programming with any of these technologies and platforms: Pytest, Selenium, Robot, Playwright, FLAUI, JMeter, PostMan, Maven.
- Good working experience with responsible use of GITHUB Copilot, Claude Code, Cursor.
- Familiarity with PC Hardware and Microsoft OS layers like BIOS, firmware, OS drivers, OS services, file systems.
- Familiarity with various design and architectural patterns, best practices and coding standard.
- Familiarity with relational APIs such as RESTFUL, databases and SQL.
- Ability to write clean, readable, high-quality, and high-performance code.
- Exposure to CI/CD environment, DevOps model, Automated Unit/Regression testing platforms and unit tests
Education & Experience
- Bachelor and/or master’s degree, preferred in Computer science (CS), Electrical engineering (EE).
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Company Info:
BoldTek is a fast growing IT professional service company serving various high-tech companies delivering innovative and smart technology solutions internationally. Our foundational core values of Integrity, Honesty, Courage, Collaboration, Innovation, Fun, & Respect represent the essence of our business, beliefs, and behaviors.
BoldTek, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- • How many years of professional work experience do you have with Test Automation?
- • How many years of professional work experience do you have with Software Development?
- • How many years of professional work experience do you have with scripting?
- • Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?
Ability to Commute:
- Fort Collins, CO 80528 (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Automation Engineer Job Market in Colorado
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Banking & Financial Services
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Accounting & Auditing
- Electronics & Hardware
What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in automation engineer jobs across Colorado.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or mechatronics engineering from an accredited program
- Hands-on experience with PLC platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Beckhoff
- Proficiency in SCADA systems design, HMI development, and industrial network protocols
- Familiarity with aerospace or defense manufacturing standards common in Colorado facilities
- Professional Engineer license or Engineer-in-Training registration through the Colorado State Board of Licensure preferred for senior roles
- Experience with robotics integration, motion control, and automated test equipment in production environments
Automation Engineer Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a automation engineer in Colorado?
Most employers in Colorado require a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or mechatronics as the foundation. For senior or project-lead roles, many Colorado aerospace and defense employers expect a Professional Engineer license issued through the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, and Geologists. Entry candidates often start in controls technician or test engineering roles before moving into full automation engineering positions.
How much do automation engineers make in Colorado?
Automation engineers in Colorado earn a median of about $132,590 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $75,900 for the lowest 10% to over $195,190 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire automation engineers in Colorado?
Companies currently hiring automation engineers in Colorado include ProAutomated, NEI Electric Power Engineering, and Apple, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Colorado's aerospace manufacturing corridor and growing energy sector mean that both large defense primes and specialized industrial automation firms post openings throughout the year.
Which Colorado cities have the most automation engineer jobs?
Denver, Colorado Springs, and Englewood have the most automation engineer openings in Colorado. Denver draws the highest volume because of its dense concentration of aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing employers, while Colorado Springs benefits from military installation contractors and Boulder hosts a cluster of high-tech instrumentation and research-driven companies that rely heavily on automated systems.
Are there remote automation engineer jobs in Colorado?
Yes, but they're rare. Automation engineering is fundamentally hands-on work tied to physical equipment, control panels, and production floors, so most roles require on-site presence. About 56% of automation engineer openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to cover software-side work such as PLC code review, SCADA configuration, or system architecture design rather than installation and commissioning.
How can I get hired as a automation engineer in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a controls technician or manufacturing test technician role, which large Colorado employers in aerospace and defense use as a pipeline into automation engineering. Companies like Lockheed Martin and Raytheon Technologies run formal new-graduate rotational programs at their Colorado facilities. Earning a Certified Automation Professional credential or completing coursework in Allen-Bradley PLC programming strengthens a candidate's profile, and community colleges such as Red Rocks and Front Range offer related programs aligned with local industry needs.
Where can I find and apply to automation engineer jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to automation engineer jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your background and target industry, and apply directly through each listing.
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