Senior Level Electrical and Automation Engineer Jobs

Senior level electrical and automation engineer jobs put experienced engineers in charge of control system architecture, cross-functional project leadership, and the technical direction of the teams executing them. The openings here are predominantly on-site and hybrid across Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, with employers like United Pharma, Garver, and Amazon hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles145+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerUnited Pharma
Top citySanta Clara, CA
Work type73% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Test Automation Engineer
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Test Automation Engineer
Innorev Technologies Inc
Texas
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
Automation QA
On-Site
None

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Automation Specialist Lead
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Automation Specialist Lead
Hilcorp Energy Company
Deadhorse, Alaska
Project & Program Management
Specialized Engineering
Manufacturing Operations
Project Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
On-Site
High School
1,001-5,000

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Sr.Test Automation Engineer
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Sr.Test Automation Engineer
Innorev Technologies Inc
Dallas, Texas
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
Automation QA
On-Site
None

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ServiceNow Technical Automation Architect
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ServiceNow Technical Automation Architect
Genesys
Illinois
Cloud & DevOps
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Software Engineering
Technical Program Management
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
$123k - $217k/yr
Remote (US)
None
5,001-10,000

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Quality Assurance Automation Engineer
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Quality Assurance Automation Engineer
Innorev Technologies Inc
Irving, Texas
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
On-Site
None

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Senior Level Electrical and Automation Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

United Pharma4 open roles
Garver3 open roles
Amazon3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software46
  • Consulting & Professional Services22
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals10
  • Manufacturing9
  • Electronics & Hardware9

Senior Level Electrical and Automation Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level electrical and automation engineer job?

Employers at this level want engineers who can own a project from concept through commissioning, not just execute tasks. Demonstrating experience leading automation initiatives, mentoring junior engineers, and making architectural decisions on PLC, DCS, or SCADA systems gives candidates a clear edge. A strong portfolio of delivered projects and evidence of cross-functional collaboration with mechanical, software, and operations teams rounds out a competitive application.

Which companies hire senior level electrical and automation engineers?

Companies hiring senior level electrical and automation engineers right now include United Pharma, Garver, and Amazon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to concentrate in large manufacturers, industrial automation integrators, utilities, and engineering consultancies with complex capital projects requiring experienced technical leadership.

Are there remote senior level electrical and automation engineer jobs?

Yes, though most roles at this level involve hands-on systems work that limits full remote availability. About 27% of senior level electrical and automation engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and these tend to be in design, specification, or program management phases rather than on-site commissioning or testing roles.

What makes an electrical and automation engineer role senior level?

Senior level roles are defined by ownership and scope rather than task execution. A senior electrical and automation engineer sets the technical direction for control system design, reviews and approves engineering deliverables, mentors less experienced engineers, and interfaces directly with clients or operations leadership. They are accountable for project outcomes, not just individual contributions within a larger effort.

Which industries hire the most senior level electrical and automation engineers?

Senior level electrical and automation engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive demand because they operate large-scale facilities where automated control systems are central to production, safety, and efficiency, and where experienced engineers are needed to design, upgrade, and maintain those systems at scale.