Senior Level Automation Technician Jobs

Senior level automation technician jobs put experienced professionals in charge of complex control systems, cross-functional project ownership, and the technical direction that keeps industrial operations running at scale. Openings concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Electronics & Hardware, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote roles available, and employers like Siemens, Apple, and Thermo Fisher Scientific hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles520+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerSiemens
Top cityAustin, TX
Work type73% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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AbbVie
Project Engineering Manager- Automation
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Project Engineering Manager- Automation
AbbVie
North Chicago, Illinois
Compliance & Risk
Environmental & Physical Sciences
Health & Safety
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
$125k - $237k/yr
Master's degree
10,000+

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Novo Nordisk, Inc.
Senior Manager, Automation Engineering
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Novo Nordisk, Inc.
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Senior Manager, Automation Engineering
Novo Nordisk, Inc.
Clayton, North Carolina
Manufacturing Operations
Project Management
Quality Control
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Truist
Senior Security Engineer - Certificate Automation Engineer
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Senior Security Engineer - Certificate Automation Engineer
Truist
Greensboro, North Carolina
Compliance & Risk
Cybersecurity
Security Engineering
$120k - $160k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Corpay
VP, Global Engineering and Automation Enablement
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Corpay
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VP, Global Engineering and Automation Enablement
Corpay
Peachtree Corners, Georgia
Creative & Design
Creative Direction
Marketing
Product Management
10,000+

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AbbVie
Senior Scientist, siRNA Screening Automation and Molecular Analytics
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Senior Scientist, siRNA Screening Automation and Molecular Analytics
AbbVie
Worcester, Massachusetts
Biotech & Life Sciences
Environmental & Physical Sciences
Laboratory Research
$110k - $209k/yr
Master's degree in molecular biology
10,000+

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Senior Level Automation Technician Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Siemens
    Siemens28
  • Apple
    Apple18
  • Thermo Fisher Scientific
    Thermo Fisher Scientific17
  • Jabil
    Jabil11
  • Humana
    Humana10

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services99
  • Technology & Software93
  • Electronics & Hardware51
  • Distribution & Wholesale33
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals29

Senior Level Automation Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level automation technician job?

Employers at this level look for candidates who have owned full automation projects end to end, not just supported them. Demonstrating hands-on experience with PLC programming, SCADA systems, and process optimization puts you ahead. Showing that you have mentored junior technicians or led commissioning efforts signals the leadership readiness these roles require. A portfolio of completed system integrations strengthens your case considerably.

Which companies hire senior level automation technicians?

Companies hiring senior level automation technicians right now include Siemens, Apple, and Thermo Fisher Scientific, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from manufacturers, defense contractors, pharmaceutical producers, and industrial systems integrators that run large-scale automated operations and need experienced technical leads.

Are there remote senior level automation technician jobs?

Yes, though most roles at this level have a significant on-site component given the hands-on nature of automation work. About 27% of senior level automation technician openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with hybrid arrangements most common for roles focused on system design, programming, and project management rather than physical installation or commissioning.

What makes an automation technician role senior level?

Senior level roles are defined by scope and ownership rather than task execution. A senior automation technician leads projects from design through commissioning, makes independent decisions on control architecture, and is accountable for system performance outcomes. Mentoring junior staff, coordinating with engineering and operations teams, and driving process improvements are standard expectations that separate these positions from mid-level roles.

Which industries hire the most senior level automation technicians?

Senior level automation technician roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Electronics & Hardware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because their production environments run continuous or high-precision automated processes that require experienced technicians capable of owning complex systems and solving problems without close supervision.