Mid Level Automation Engineer Jobs

Mid level automation engineer jobs go to engineers ready to own test frameworks and deployment pipelines end to end, mentor junior teammates, and make architectural decisions with limited oversight. Roles are spread across on-site, hybrid, and remote settings in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Manufacturing, with employers like D.A. Davidson Companies, Apple, and Amazon hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles335+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerD.A. Davidson Companies
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Work type68% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Jobot
Building Automation / BAS Applications Engineer
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Building Automation / BAS Applications Engineer
Jobot
Dallas, Texas
Specialized Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
$120k/yr
On-Site
None

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Technical-Link N. America
Factory Automation - Software Development and Sales Support Engineer
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Factory Automation - Software Development and Sales Support Engineer
Technical-Link N. America
San Jose, California
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Sales
Customer Service & Support
Customer Support
$140k - $160k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Spark Life Solutions Inc
Automation Process Engineer
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Spark Life Solutions Inc
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Automation Process Engineer
Spark Life Solutions Inc
Texas
Specialized Engineering
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Quality Control
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Novo Nordisk, Inc.
Automation Engineer I/II - DeltaV
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Novo Nordisk, Inc.
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Automation Engineer I/II - DeltaV
Novo Nordisk, Inc.
Clayton, North Carolina
Business Development
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Wipro
Automation Python Engineer (regular and HIL) L3
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Wipro
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Automation Python Engineer (regular and HIL) L3
Wipro
Dearborn, Michigan
Cloud Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$45k - $121k/yr
10,000+

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Mid Level Automation Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • D.A. Davidson Companies
    D.A. Davidson Companies11
  • Apple
    Apple9
  • Amazon
    Amazon9
  • Eli Lilly
    Eli Lilly7
  • Ryder System
    Ryder System7

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software57
  • Consulting & Professional Services41
  • Manufacturing29
  • Electronics & Hardware25
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals21

Mid Level Automation Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a mid level automation engineer job?

Position your experience around ownership, not just contribution. Highlight systems you built or redesigned, bugs you caught before production, and decisions you made without being prompted. Employers at this level want engineers who can take a project from requirements to delivery independently. Tailor your resume to show scope and impact, not just a list of tools you have used.

Which companies hire mid level automation engineers?

Companies hiring mid level automation engineers right now include D.A. Davidson Companies, Apple, and Amazon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, from large enterprises building out QA and DevOps functions to mid-size technology and manufacturing firms scaling their release pipelines.

Are there remote mid level automation engineer jobs?

Yes, remote and hybrid options are common at this level. About 32% of mid level automation engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how much of the work, writing scripts, reviewing pipelines, and running test suites, can be done entirely off-site. On-site roles still exist, particularly in manufacturing and regulated industries.

How do I move up to a mid level automation engineer role?

The path from entry level to mid level is built on deeper ownership over time. Start by moving from executing assigned tasks to proposing and owning improvements to existing test or automation frameworks. Demonstrate measurable impact, reduced test cycle times, fewer escaped defects, faster deployments. Taking the lead on even one significant project and mentoring a newer colleague signals the readiness employers look for at this level.

Which industries hire the most mid level automation engineers?

Mid Level automation engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate complex, high-volume systems where reliable automated testing and deployment pipelines directly affect product quality, compliance, and speed to market.