Entry Level Automation Jobs
New grad automation jobs attract recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship project can carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Technology & Software, Staffing & Recruiting, and Manufacturing, with employers like Jobot, Amazon, and Apple hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
We're partnering with a growing engineering-driven manufacturer and automation solutions provider seeking an Automation Account Manager to help expand its presence across regional manufacturing markets. This is a newly created role focused exclusively on automation business development. The successful candidate will be responsible for opening doors, developing customer relationships, and generating opportunities while partnering closely with internal engineering and leadership teams to support technical discussions and solution development. This role is best suited for candidates located within reasonable driving distance of the Dayton, OH region, as regular customer visits, team collaboration, and regional travel are expected.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Identify and develop new business opportunities within manufacturing and industrial markets
- Conduct outbound prospecting through phone calls, email, networking, referrals, and other business development activities
- Build relationships with engineering, operations, manufacturing, maintenance, and purchasing stakeholders
- Schedule and lead customer discovery meetings and capabilities presentations
- Develop and maintain a qualified pipeline of opportunities
- Partner closely with internal engineering and technical teams to support customer engagement and solution development
- Maintain accurate CRM records and sales activity documentation
- Travel throughout the territory to support customer meetings, facility visits, and business development efforts
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in industrial sales, technical sales, automation, robotics, manufacturing technology, capital equipment, machinery, controls, or related industries
- Strong hunter mentality and a passion for generating new business
- Proven ability to prospect, develop relationships, and create opportunities through proactive outreach
- Experience working with manufacturing, engineering, operations, or plant-level stakeholders
- Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
- Experience utilizing CRM tools to manage activity and pipeline development
- Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable working within a long sales-cycle environment
- Technical curiosity and an interest in manufacturing processes, machinery, and automation technologies
TRAVEL & TERRITORY
- Approximately 50% travel throughout the regional territory
- Primarily customer-facing travel including plant visits, discovery meetings, presentations, and relationship development
- Most travel can be accomplished via regional day trips with occasional overnight travel as needed
WHY CONSIDER THIS OPPORTUNITY?
- Opportunity to help build and grow an expanding automation business
- High visibility and direct impact on company growth initiatives
- Strong support from engineering, technical, and leadership teams
- Established manufacturing presence with significant growth potential in automation
- Opportunity to create and shape a territory rather than inherit an existing book of business
COMPENSATION
- Competitive base salary
- Performance-based incentive plan
- Additional upside tied to business development success and revenue generation
If you're a motivated sales professional who enjoys opening doors, creating opportunities, and building long-term relationships within manufacturing environments, we'd welcome the opportunity to connect.
INTRODUCTION
We're partnering with a growing engineering-driven manufacturer and automation solutions provider seeking an Automation Account Manager to help expand its presence across regional manufacturing markets. This is a newly created role focused exclusively on automation business development. The successful candidate will be responsible for opening doors, developing customer relationships, and generating opportunities while partnering closely with internal engineering and leadership teams to support technical discussions and solution development. This role is best suited for candidates located within reasonable driving distance of the Dayton, OH region, as regular customer visits, team collaboration, and regional travel are expected.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Identify and develop new business opportunities within manufacturing and industrial markets
- Conduct outbound prospecting through phone calls, email, networking, referrals, and other business development activities
- Build relationships with engineering, operations, manufacturing, maintenance, and purchasing stakeholders
- Schedule and lead customer discovery meetings and capabilities presentations
- Develop and maintain a qualified pipeline of opportunities
- Partner closely with internal engineering and technical teams to support customer engagement and solution development
- Maintain accurate CRM records and sales activity documentation
- Travel throughout the territory to support customer meetings, facility visits, and business development efforts
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in industrial sales, technical sales, automation, robotics, manufacturing technology, capital equipment, machinery, controls, or related industries
- Strong hunter mentality and a passion for generating new business
- Proven ability to prospect, develop relationships, and create opportunities through proactive outreach
- Experience working with manufacturing, engineering, operations, or plant-level stakeholders
- Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
- Experience utilizing CRM tools to manage activity and pipeline development
- Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable working within a long sales-cycle environment
- Technical curiosity and an interest in manufacturing processes, machinery, and automation technologies
TRAVEL & TERRITORY
- Approximately 50% travel throughout the regional territory
- Primarily customer-facing travel including plant visits, discovery meetings, presentations, and relationship development
- Most travel can be accomplished via regional day trips with occasional overnight travel as needed
WHY CONSIDER THIS OPPORTUNITY?
- Opportunity to help build and grow an expanding automation business
- High visibility and direct impact on company growth initiatives
- Strong support from engineering, technical, and leadership teams
- Established manufacturing presence with significant growth potential in automation
- Opportunity to create and shape a territory rather than inherit an existing book of business
COMPENSATION
- Competitive base salary
- Performance-based incentive plan
- Additional upside tied to business development success and revenue generation
If you're a motivated sales professional who enjoys opening doors, creating opportunities, and building long-term relationships within manufacturing environments, we'd welcome the opportunity to connect.
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- Jobot18
- Amazon10
- Apple4
- L3Harris4
- Walmart3
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- Staffing & Recruiting18
- Manufacturing15
- Consulting & Professional Services14
- Retail10
Entry Level Automation Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level automation job?
Start by building hands-on experience through personal projects, internships, or coursework that demonstrates you can write scripts, configure tools, or test automated workflows. Employers at the entry level look for familiarity with at least one automation platform or scripting language, a portfolio showing real output, and a willingness to learn on the job. Certifications in tools like Selenium, UiPath, or Python strengthen an application considerably.
Which companies hire entry level automations?
Companies hiring entry level automations right now include Jobot, Amazon, and Apple, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level covers large enterprises building out quality assurance teams, manufacturers modernizing production lines, and tech firms scaling their test automation pipelines.
Are there remote entry level automation jobs?
Yes, though on-site roles remain common at this stage. About 23% of entry level automation openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, making it realistic to find flexible arrangements even without years of experience. Candidates who can demonstrate proficiency through a portfolio or completed projects tend to be strongest for remote consideration.
Are these new grad automation jobs?
Yes, this page includes new grad, recent graduate, and junior automation roles. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-op work toward the requirement, or explicitly accepts a portfolio in place of formal employment history. Searching for junior or entry level titles returns the most relevant results for candidates just starting out.
Which industries hire the most entry level automations?
Entry level automation roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Staffing & Recruiting, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they rely on repeatable processes, quality control workflows, or rapid software deployment cycles that junior automation professionals can support from day one.