Automation Specialist Jobs in Massachusetts
Automation Specialist jobs in Massachusetts are among the most active in the country, concentrated in advanced manufacturing, life sciences, semiconductor fabrication, and defense electronics across a market that runs from entry-level controls technicians through senior systems engineers. The heaviest hiring is in Greater Boston, the Route 128 corridor, and the Springfield metro, where employers like Raytheon Technologies, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Analog Devices maintain deep automation teams. The most in-demand specialties are PLC programming, robotics integration, and industrial network architecture. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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AI Automation Specialist, Wakefield, MA – C-4 Analytics
The ideal candidate understands the benefits of in-person teamwork and is available to work from our office a minimum of three days per week.
C-4 Analytics is a fast-growing, private, full-service digital marketing company that excels at helping automotive dealerships increase sales, increase market share, and lower cost per acquisition. C-4 Analytics is committed to developing innovative solutions for every dealer in every market and to providing the highest levels of accountability and customer service. We are currently hiring for an AI Automation Specialist, Wakefield, MA to be a cross-functional builder and a technical thought partner across the entire company. Your focus is on identifying those pesky business process bottlenecks and translating them into brilliant, practical automations using modern AI, APIs, and no-code/low-code platforms. You'll operate as a true general contractor: you can work directly with stakeholders, propose the solution, and implement it end-to-end without needing the core engineering team.
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The Gig: Your Mission
- The AI Visionary: Be the go-to expert applying AI across Sales, Marketing, Ops, Finance, and beyond.
- The Workflow Wizard: Map processes, spot bottlenecks, and eliminate manual effort with brilliant AI solutions.
- The Systems Architect: Proactively propose and translate ambiguous business needs into structured, end-to-end system designs.
- The Hands-On Builder: Design and execute game-changing, AI-powered workflows using modern automation tools and APIs.
A Day in the Life:
- Build smarter solutions: Apply AI for decision support, content generation, classification, and data enrichment.
- Integrate systems: Ensure internal systems (CRM, data platforms, cloud tools) are seamlessly connected.
- Own the solution: Take projects from lightbulb moment to production, ensuring reliability and business relevance.
- Stay current: Serve as the internal expert on the latest AI models and tooling.
What You Need to Succeed: The Rare Trifecta
This role requires a combination of all three:
- Business Process Strength: Strong intuition for how a fast-paced organization operates, comfort with senior leaders, and clear communication on goals and tradeoffs.
- Engineering Mindset: Thinks in systems (inputs/outputs/failure modes), is fluent in APIs and data structures, and drives relentlessly for reliability and scalability.
- AI Expertise: Deep, hands-on understanding of modern AI models, knowing exactly where AI adds maximum leverage, and experience shipping AI into production workflows.
Core Background
We are looking for hands-on experience in real, imperfect operating environments.
- Experience: Typically 4+ years of professional experience owning systems end-to-end. Demonstrated history of shipping solutions that other teams rely on daily.
- We Value: Consulting roles with implementation responsibility, internal tools/business systems teams, and experience in startup/scale-up environments.
- We Are Not Seeking: Pure ML research profiles, AI "evangelists" without execution depth, or product managers who do not build/implement.
Hard Qualifiers (Non-Negotiable)
- Experience building cross-functional business systems, not isolated tools.
- Ability to go from whiteboard concept to live, production workflow.
- Focus on business impact and ROI, not novelty for its own sake.
- Comfort pushing back on weak ideas, even with senior stakeholders.
Soft Qualifiers (Equally Important)
- Low ego and high ownership.
- Impatience with unnecessary process and wasted effort.
- Calm, structured thinking in ambiguous situations.
- Practical decision-making over "perfect" architecture.
Specific Skills & Expertise
- Must-Have: Proven track record in building cross-functional systems, strong familiarity with AI models, experience with automation platforms and APIs, and excellent communication.
- Nice-to-Have: Background in operations/consulting, experience with CRMs/data platforms, light scripting (Python/JavaScript).
What This Role Is NOT:
- Not a research or theory role—this is about building.
- Not a departmental analyst—this is cross-functional.
- Not a pure software engineering role—this is business-driven systems building.
Salary: $100,000 to $130,000 USD per year (competitive and negotiable) and comprehensive benefits (Health, Retirement, Unlimited PTO).
Check out our careers and culture page for more details.
Note: Understanding the Different Between AI Automation Specialist and AI Business Systems
AI Automation Specialist = Execution-focused operator
Builds, maintains, and scales AI-driven automations that make teams faster and processes cheaper today.
AI Business Systems Engineer = Systems architect & integrator
Designs durable, governed AI systems that become part of C-4’s core business infrastructure.
“The Automation Specialist makes us faster this quarter.
The Business Systems Engineer makes sure we don’t regret it next year.”
AI Automation Specialist
AI Business Systems Engineer
Owns workflow-level execution
Owns system-level design
Delivers fast, reliable automations
Optimizes services over time
Heavy on shipping & iteration
Heavy on mapping & judgment
Thinks in concrete task chains
Thinks in org-wide flows
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What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in automation specialist jobs across Massachusetts.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechatronics, or a closely related technical discipline
- Hands-on experience programming PLCs from Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Mitsubishi platforms
- Proficiency with SCADA systems and HMI configuration in industrial production environments
- Familiarity with robotics integration, including FANUC, KUKA, or Universal Robots platforms
- Working knowledge of industrial networking protocols such as EtherNet/IP, Profibus, or Modbus
- Experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics, P&IDs, and technical documentation
Automation Specialist Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a automation specialist in Massachusetts?
Most automation specialist roles in Massachusetts require a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechatronics, or industrial technology, though candidates with an associate degree plus strong hands-on PLC or robotics experience are hired at the technician level. Massachusetts does not issue a state license specific to automation specialists, so employers focus on vendor certifications such as Rockwell Automation credentials, Siemens SITRAIN certificates, or FANUC robotics training alongside demonstrated project experience.
Which companies hire automation specialists in Massachusetts?
Employers hiring automation specialists in Massachusetts right now include Siemens, JLL, and Motion, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Massachusetts's concentration of defense contractors, life sciences manufacturers, and semiconductor firms means openings tend to require industry-specific regulatory experience alongside core controls skills.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most automation specialist jobs?
Boston, Canton, and Quincy have the most automation specialist openings in Massachusetts. Greater Boston and the Route 128 technology corridor drive the largest share of demand, anchored by aerospace, biotech, and semiconductor employers, while Springfield and surrounding Pioneer Valley communities support a secondary cluster of advanced manufacturing and defense-related automation roles.
Are there remote automation specialist jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, but they're rare. Automation specialist work is fundamentally hands-on, requiring physical access to machinery, control panels, and production lines, so most roles are on-site. About 33% of automation specialist openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions are typically limited to controls engineering design, software configuration, or project management functions that do not require floor presence.
How can I get hired as a automation specialist in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an associate or bachelor's degree in electrical engineering technology or mechatronics paired with a vendor certification, then applying for controls technician or manufacturing engineering associate roles at large Massachusetts employers. Companies like Raytheon, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and GE Vernova run co-op and new-graduate programs through partnerships with Worcester Polytechnic Institute, UMass Lowell, and Northeastern University that place candidates without full professional experience directly into automation support roles.
Where can I find and apply to automation specialist jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to automation specialist jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings updated regularly. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your skills and target location, and apply directly to each position.
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