Automation Specialist Jobs in Maryland

Automation Specialist jobs in Maryland are concentrated in the Baltimore metro, the Washington D.C. suburbs including Rockville and Bethesda, and the Annapolis corridor, where defense contractors, federal agencies, and life sciences companies drive steady demand. Employers like Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, and Johns Hopkins Medicine maintain a lasting hiring presence in the state across industrial automation, laboratory automation, and systems integration. Openings range from entry-level controls technicians to senior engineers leading process automation initiatives. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles8
Top employerSiemens
Top cityBaltimore, MD
Cities hiring6
Work type100% On-site
Top industryMedical Devices

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Building Automation Systems (BAS) Specialist
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Building Automation Systems (BAS) Specialist
Dayton Group
Columbia, Maryland
Health & Safety
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades
$90k - $110k/yr
On-Site

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A-TEK Inc
Senior QA Automation & Validation Specialist
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A-TEK Inc
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Senior QA Automation & Validation Specialist
A-TEK Inc
Rockville, Maryland
Business Operations
Compliance & Risk
Project Management
$125k - $145k/yr
Bachelor's degree in business
201-500

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EMCOR
Automation Specialist
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Automation Specialist
EMCOR
Lanham, Maryland
Account Management
Customer Success
Marketing
$50 - $58/hr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Masimo
Hospital Automation Specialist
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Hospital Automation Specialist
Masimo
Baltimore, Maryland
Sales
Customer Success
Partnerships & Business Development
$80k - $100k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Intralox
Automation Specialist & Controls Engineer opportunities
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Automation Specialist & Controls Engineer opportunities
Intralox
Baltimore, Maryland
Cloud & DevOps
Cloud Engineering
DevOps
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
$68k - $188k/yr
501-1,000

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Automation Specialist Jobs by City in Maryland

Where Maryland roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Baltimore
3 jobs
Lanham
1 job
Sparks
1 job
Columbia
1 job
Annapolis
1 job
Rockville
1 job

Automation Specialist Job Market in Maryland

A snapshot from current Maryland openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Siemens
Siemens2 open roles
BD
BD1 open role
EMCOR
EMCOR1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Medical Devices
  • Distribution & Wholesale

What Maryland Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in automation specialist jobs across Maryland.

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related technical field
  • Hands-on experience with PLC programming, including Allen-Bradley or Siemens platforms
  • Proficiency with SCADA systems, HMI development, and industrial control networks
  • Familiarity with robotics integration, conveyor systems, or laboratory automation equipment
  • Understanding of ISA or IEC 62443 standards for industrial automation and control safety
  • Experience reading electrical schematics and P&ID diagrams for automation system troubleshooting

Automation Specialist Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a automation specialist in Maryland?

Automation specialists in Maryland typically enter the field with a bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or systems engineering, though associate degrees combined with hands-on PLC or controls training are accepted at many manufacturing and defense contractors. Maryland does not require a state-issued license specific to automation work, but candidates who pursue ISA Certified Automation Professional credentials or vendor certifications from Rockwell Automation or Siemens gain a clear advantage in competitive hiring pools at companies operating in the state.

Which companies hire automation specialists in Maryland?

Maryland automation specialist roles are posted by Siemens, BD, and EMCOR and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Maryland's concentration of defense contractors in the Baltimore-Washington corridor and life sciences companies in Montgomery County makes it one of the more active states for both industrial and laboratory automation hiring.

Which Maryland cities have the most automation specialist jobs?

Baltimore, Lanham, and Sparks have the most automation specialist openings in Maryland. Baltimore anchors industrial and biotech automation hiring, while the Montgomery County suburbs of Rockville and Bethesda draw openings from pharmaceutical and federal health agency contractors, and areas like Jessup and Hanover attract distribution and manufacturing automation roles tied to the I-95 logistics corridor.

Are there remote automation specialist jobs in Maryland?

Yes, but they're rare. Automation specialist work is largely hands-on and tied to physical equipment, so most roles require an on-site presence. About 0% of automation specialist openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to be project management, systems architecture, or software-side integration roles rather than field installation or commissioning positions.

How can I get hired as a automation specialist in Maryland with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is landing a controls technician or automation technician role at a Maryland manufacturing facility or defense subcontractor, where on-the-job PLC training is common. Community College of Baltimore County and Montgomery College offer electronics and industrial technology programs that feed directly into entry roles. Candidates who build a portfolio of personal PLC projects or contribute to open automation repositories, or who move laterally from electrical maintenance or field service roles, stand out to Maryland employers hiring at the associate level.

Where can I find and apply to automation specialist jobs in Maryland?

You can find and apply to automation specialist jobs in Maryland on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings in the state. Search the listings to find roles that fit your background, experience level, and preferred location within Maryland, then apply directly to the ones that match.

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