Automation Engineer Jobs in Austin, TX

Automation engineer jobs in Austin, Texas concentrate in the Domain, East Austin's tech corridor, and the North Austin manufacturing belt, with strong demand across semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, and enterprise software sectors. Employers actively hiring include Tesla, Apple, and NVIDIA. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles232+
Top employerTesla
Work type71% On-site
Top credentialBachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
Companies hiring43

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L&T Technology Services Ltd.
QA Senior Automation Engineer
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L&T Technology Services Ltd.
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QA Senior Automation Engineer
L&T Technology Services Ltd.
Austin, Texas
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
10,000+

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NXP Semiconductors
AI/ML driven ASIC Design and Implementation Automation Engineer
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NXP Semiconductors
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AI/ML driven ASIC Design and Implementation Automation Engineer
NXP Semiconductors
Austin, Texas
Backend Engineering
Data Science
Software Engineering
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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Advantest
Factory Automation - Software Development and Sales Support Engineer
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Factory Automation - Software Development and Sales Support Engineer
Advantest
Austin, Texas
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Specialized Engineering
Systems Administration
Technical Program Management
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
1,001-5,000

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Braze
Senior Lead Systems Engineer, AI & Automation
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Braze
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Senior Lead Systems Engineer, AI & Automation
Braze
Austin, Texas
Engineering (Non-Software)
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project & Program Management
$104k - $182k/yr
1,001-5,000

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Dimensional Fund Advisors
Senior Site Reliability Engineer - Workflow Automation
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Dimensional Fund Advisors
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Senior Site Reliability Engineer - Workflow Automation
Dimensional Fund Advisors
Austin, Texas
Solutions Architecture
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
501-1,000

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Automation Engineer Job Market in Austin

Who's Hiring

  • Tesla
    Tesla39
  • Apple
    Apple20
  • NVIDIA
    NVIDIA12
  • AMD
    AMD8
  • Flex
    Flex4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Electronics & Hardware39
  • Technology & Software24
  • Manufacturing16
  • Banking & Financial Services8
  • Consulting & Professional Services8

Automation Engineer Jobs in Austin: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a automation engineer job in Austin?

The clearest path into Austin's automation engineering market is targeting the semiconductor fabs and advanced manufacturing plants in North Austin and Round Rock, where demand for PLC, robotics, and process automation skills is concentrated. Austin's growing data center corridor and enterprise software firms also hire controls and test automation engineers. Candidates who hold hands-on experience with industry-standard platforms and can cite measurable uptime or yield improvements stand out in local hiring.

Which companies hire automation engineers in Austin?

Austin automation engineer roles are posted by Tesla, Apple, and NVIDIA and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Austin's hiring mix runs from global semiconductor manufacturers and contract electronics firms to high-growth tech companies building internal test and deployment automation.

Are there remote automation engineer jobs in Austin?

Yes, though with limits: hands-on controls, robotics, and process automation roles almost always require on-site presence, while test automation, QA automation, and infrastructure automation roles are far more remote-compatible. About 29% of automation engineer openings tied to Austin are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, skewed heavily toward software and test-side specialties. Austin's software and fintech employers lead on remote flexibility for automation engineers whose work lives in code rather than on a factory floor.

How can I get a automation engineer job in Austin with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry point in Austin is a junior test automation or quality assurance automation role at one of the city's many mid-size software companies or semiconductor support firms, where structured onboarding is common. Austin Community College and local bootcamp programs feed directly into entry-level pipelines at area manufacturers and tech firms. Building a project portfolio around open-source automation frameworks and applying to co-op or rotational programs at North Austin production facilities gives candidates a concrete edge over other newcomers.

Which industries hire the most automation engineers in Austin?

The sectors hiring the most automation engineers in Austin are Electronics & Hardware, Technology & Software, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Austin's position as a semiconductor manufacturing hub and a magnet for enterprise technology companies drives outsized local demand compared with most other Texas metros.

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