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Process Automation Engineer jobs are open across manufacturing, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, utilities, and food and beverage, from entry-level to senior and principal, with specializations in PLC programming, SCADA systems, and DCS configuration. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Work You'll Do
As a Workflow Process Automation Optimization (WPAO) - Functional Team Lead
on the Government and Public Services team, you will be responsible for:
- Lead and mentor a cross functional team of functional analysts, consultants, and developers, ensuring alignment on goals, priorities, and delivery timelines
- Collaborate with team members to identify, design, and implement system automations and process optimization solutions
- Facilitate and lead executive level leadership meetings, providing clear updates, insights, and strategic recommendations
- Oversee the review of key client deliverables to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with client needs
- Provide guidance on client communication strategies, including messaging, issue resolution methods, and escalation pathways
- Support problem solving efforts by helping teams analyze TEDS system issues, working with other workstreams to identify root causes, and recommending effective solutions
- Engage with stakeholders across multiple operational areas to ensure workflow enhancements meet both business and technical requirements
A Successful Candidate Would Possess These Skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
- Ability to build and sustain professional relationships with clients and team members
- Ability to facilitate discussions and gather information from diverse stakeholder groups
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to lead project tasks or workstreams with limited supervision
- Ability to mentor and provide guidance to junior team members
- Ability to meet deadlines while balancing competing priorities
The Team
Deloitte's Government and Public Services practice brings together people, ideas, technology, and outcomes to help clients make an impact. Serving federal, state, and local government clients, as well as public higher education institutions, the team helps organizations anticipate disruption, rethink what is possible, and advance their mission.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in the Integrative Eligibility or Medicaid systems space
- Strong understanding of batch processes, business exceptions, and worker process flows
- Proven team leadership experience with the ability to foster collaboration in complex stakeholder environments
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to articulate technical or operational concepts to diverse audiences
- Strong analytical and problem solving abilities with a process improvement mindset, including the ability to dive deep into ambiguous problems
- Ability to travel 0-20%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
- Limited immigration sponsorship may be available
Preferred
- Experience supporting Integrated Eligibility, Human Services, Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, Child Welfare, Workforce, or other public sector health and human services programs
- Experience working on state government technology modernization or large-scale system implementation initiatives
- Experience documenting current-state and future-state business processes, use cases, business rules, operational procedures, and process improvement recommendations
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $84,600 to $141,000.
You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.
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Who's Hiring
- Freeport-McMoRan12

- ATI7

- ADM4

- Eli Lilly4

- Honeywell4

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Automotive
- Manufacturing
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in process automation engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, chemical engineering, or a related technical field
- Hands-on experience programming PLCs such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Mitsubishi
- Proficiency with SCADA platforms and HMI development tools
- Familiarity with DCS architecture and distributed control network design
- ISA Certified Automation Professional (CAP) or equivalent vendor certification preferred
- Experience reading P&IDs and electrical schematics for system integration work
Tips for Your Process Automation Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to control systems
List every platform you've programmed by vendor and version: Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, Siemens S7, Honeywell DCS. Recruiters and ATS filters screen by hardware family, not just 'PLC experience,' so specificity wins you the first call.
Get certified before you apply
An ISA Certified Automation Professional credential signals competency to hiring managers in regulated industries like pharma and utilities. If you're earlier in your career, vendor-specific training certificates from Rockwell or Siemens carry real weight in job descriptions.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists process automation engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by industry vertical
Filter openings by industry rather than just title. A pharma plant's automation role emphasizes 21 CFR Part 11 compliance, while an oil and gas facility prioritizes safety instrumented systems. Matching your resume's language to the vertical's regulatory context improves your callback rate.
Prepare a system integration walkthrough
Most technical interviews include a scenario where you describe integrating a new piece of equipment into an existing control network. Rehearse a real project end-to-end: scope, hardware selection, programming, commissioning, and handoff to operations. Generic answers get screened out fast.
Negotiate scope before accepting an offer
Ask hiring managers whether the role owns full project lifecycle or only supports existing systems. Greenfield project work builds your resume faster than steady-state maintenance. Clarifying this before you sign prevents a mismatch that is hard to exit gracefully.
Process Automation Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most process automation engineers?
The companies hiring the most process automation engineers right now include Freeport-McMoRan, ATI, and ADM, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Pennsylvania, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially concentrated in heavy industry corridors and regions with large pharmaceutical manufacturing or refining operations.
How many process automation engineer jobs are remote?
About 45% of process automation engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most control systems work. Remote opportunities tend to cluster in engineering design, systems architecture, and project management roles rather than plant-floor commissioning or on-site integration positions.
How do you become a process automation engineer?
Start with a bachelor's degree in electrical, chemical, or mechanical engineering, then build hands-on PLC and SCADA skills through lab coursework, internships, or entry-level instrumentation roles. Pursue vendor training from Rockwell or Siemens early, work toward an ISA certification, and document every system you commission so you have concrete projects to discuss in interviews.
Can you get hired as a process automation engineer with little experience?
Yes, entry-level process automation engineer roles exist, particularly at system integrators and in industries with high turnover like food and beverage manufacturing. Employers in these segments often hire candidates with strong PLC coursework, relevant internship experience, or a two-year technician background and promote them into full engineering responsibility after a supervised commissioning period.
What does the process automation engineer interview process look like?
Most hiring processes include an initial phone screen focused on your hardware and software background, followed by a technical interview where you walk through a past automation project in detail. Some employers add a whiteboard or written scenario covering ladder logic, control loop tuning, or fault diagnosis. A final round with the engineering manager typically assesses project ownership and cross-functional communication skills.
Where can I find and apply to process automation engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to process automation engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your hardware experience and industry background, then apply directly to each listing that fits your profile.
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