Mid Level Automation Specialist Jobs
Mid level automation specialist jobs go to professionals ready to own automation projects end to end, guide junior team members, and make design decisions with limited day-to-day oversight. Openings run across Construction & Real Estate, Education, and Manufacturing, with a strong mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote positions, and employers like Prime Controls, UT Southwestern Medical Center, and Tetra Tech hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Join the team behind iconic brands like Huggies®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, Depend®, and Kimberly-Clark Professional®. At Kimberly-Clark, it’s all here for you—innovation, growth, and the chance to make a real impact.
You were made to create Better Care for a Better World. As a person, you’re a problem-solver – a connector – someone who thrives on creating order from complexity and driving continuous improvement. You see the big picture while mastering the details, ensuring that every product, process, and partnership flows with precision and purpose. You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity, efficiency, and collaboration, always working to turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s success stories. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In one of our Supply Chain roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. Job responsibilities include:
- Leading the development and execution of North America automation capital projects, including layout, installation, capacity, PLC programming, and electrical engineering activities.
- Driving TSP engagement and collaborating with Procurement and project teams to achieve key project objectives and metrics.
- Coaching and managing TSPs and project team members to strengthen technical capabilities and execution.
- Prioritizing value engineering and cost-saving opportunities throughout project execution.
- Ensuring compliance with corporate safety, regulatory, quality, and engineering requirements.
- Collaborating across Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, Engineering, EHS, IT, equipment suppliers, and external service providers.
- Completing required project documentation, including EFS, EDR, appropriation activities, and Corporate Financial Instructions.
- Leading design and scope discussions with Plant and Central teams to gain alignment and incorporate stakeholder feedback.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field with 5+ years of related experience, or equivalent relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
- Expertise in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering or Mechatronics with a demonstrated ability to translate that knowledge into execution of process and capacity improvements in capital or expense projects.
- Demonstrated success in leading and delivering on capital projects - management/execution.
- Incumbent should have the ability and flexibility to work in a distribution or manufacturing environment with a 24/7 operation.
- Must be able to travel up to 50+% of the time.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in the design requirement and safe operation of high-speed tissue manufacturing / Tissue Converting, high-speed personal care product manufacturing equipment and Logistics/Distribution facilities processes with an ability to translate that knowledge in support of automation implementation projects.
- Experience in a combination of engineering, operations, and/or leadership.
- Experience with logistics and/or manufacturing automation technologies such as AGVs, AMRs, 6 axis robotics, etc. with desire to grow and employ that knowledge as a subject matter expert.
- Related technical experience includes various roles at both mill/staff locations and/or cross sector experiences including AutoCAD and warehouse design.
- Demonstrated success in managing TSPs supporting project execution.
- Familiarity with capital project management, equipment installations and start-ups.
TOTAL BENEFITS
We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we're committed to providing them with the resources they need to be successful. If you're looking for a rewarding career with a company that cares about its employees, then Kimberly-Clark is the place for you. Here are just a few of the benefits you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com.
TO BE CONSIDERED
Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.
In the meantime, please check out the careers website.
AND FINALLY, THE FINE PRINT….
For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world, which is why we seek to build a workforce that encompasses the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.
Employment is subject to verification of local policies.
Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check.
Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.
This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. Kimberly-Clark will not provide relocation support for this role.
SALARY RANGE
- Salary Range: 105,740 – 130,620 USD
At Kimberly-Clark, pay is just one aspect of our total rewards package, which also includes a variety of benefits and opportunities to achieve, thrive and grow. Along with base pay, this position offers eligibility for a target bonus and a comprehensive benefits suite, including our 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan. The anticipated base pay range for this role is provided above for a fully qualified hire. Actual pay will depend on several factors, such as location, role, skills, performance, and experience. Please note that the stated pay range applies to US locations only.
PRIMARY LOCATION
USA-REMOTE
WORKER TYPE
Employee
WORKER SUB-TYPE
Regular
JOB TYPE
Full time
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Mid Level Automation Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level automation specialist job?
Position your experience around ownership, not just task completion. Highlight automation systems you designed or improved independently, quantify the results where possible, and show your ability to troubleshoot complex failures without hand-holding. Tailor your resume to reflect the specific platforms and tools each employer names in their posting, and bring documented examples of projects you drove from scoping through deployment.
Which companies hire mid level automation specialists?
Companies hiring mid level automation specialists right now include Prime Controls, UT Southwestern Medical Center, and Tetra Tech, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a broad mix of large manufacturers, technology firms, and industrial services companies that are scaling or modernizing their automation programs.
Are there remote mid level automation specialist jobs?
Yes, though the mix varies by industry and role type. About 6% of mid level automation specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully remote positions more common in software-defined automation and systems integration work than in roles tied to physical equipment or production floor environments.
How do I move up to a mid level automation specialist role?
The path from entry level to mid level is built on deepening your technical scope and taking on more independent ownership over time. Focus on mastering one or two automation platforms thoroughly, seek out projects where you can lead a component rather than just execute tasks, document your measurable impact, and develop comfort presenting technical decisions to non-technical stakeholders.
Which industries hire the most mid level automation specialists?
Mid Level automation specialist roles concentrate in Construction & Real Estate, Education, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring because they depend on automated systems at scale, require specialists who can sustain and improve existing infrastructure, and are actively investing in process modernization at the mid level of their engineering organizations.