Remote Automation Specialist Jobs
Remote Automation Specialist jobs are in active demand across the U.S., with remote-first firms and distributed engineering teams hiring for roles in manufacturing technology, software QA, and enterprise IT operations. Companies actively hiring remote automation specialists right now include TTEC, Block, and Squiz. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Responsibilities:
- Manage, develop, and expand a sales territory of existing customers and identify new customers and opportunities;
- Develop and follow a territory sales plan that aligns with growth forecasts and sales goals;
- Build successful internal and external customer relationships;
- Be part of a team that effectively utilizes Company resources and shares leads with other sales colleagues;
- Work independently without daily supervision, but remain responsive to Company management requests for assignments and account intelligence;
- Facilitate the sales forecast and input to the company’s CRM system;
- Become very knowledgeable on assigned product lines, striving to become a resource of solutions for assigned customers;
- Negotiate win-win contracts that make good business sense for the Company and our customers;
- Travel throughout the assigned territory with overnight travel as required.
Requirements:
- 2-5 years of automation & controls outside sales experience with application knowledge of pneumatics, electronics (controls) and aluminum framing products;
- An engineering degree is a plus;
- Strong technical and communication skills both written and verbal;
- Proven track record—candidate has successfully demonstrated technical know-how in previous job or project assignments;
- Proficient with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet Explorer, contact management/CRM software;
- Mechanical and/or electro-mechanical aptitude.
Benefits:
- Compensation is a mix of base and commission
- Car plan for reimbursement of business use
- Health insurance effective first of the month after hire date
- 100% Employee Owned, ESOP
- 401k plus company match
- Referral bonuses
Responsibilities:
- Manage, develop, and expand a sales territory of existing customers and identify new customers and opportunities;
- Develop and follow a territory sales plan that aligns with growth forecasts and sales goals;
- Build successful internal and external customer relationships;
- Be part of a team that effectively utilizes Company resources and shares leads with other sales colleagues;
- Work independently without daily supervision, but remain responsive to Company management requests for assignments and account intelligence;
- Facilitate the sales forecast and input to the company’s CRM system;
- Become very knowledgeable on assigned product lines, striving to become a resource of solutions for assigned customers;
- Negotiate win-win contracts that make good business sense for the Company and our customers;
- Travel throughout the assigned territory with overnight travel as required.
Requirements:
- 2-5 years of automation & controls outside sales experience with application knowledge of pneumatics, electronics (controls) and aluminum framing products;
- An engineering degree is a plus;
- Strong technical and communication skills both written and verbal;
- Proven track record—candidate has successfully demonstrated technical know-how in previous job or project assignments;
- Proficient with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet Explorer, contact management/CRM software;
- Mechanical and/or electro-mechanical aptitude.
Benefits:
- Compensation is a mix of base and commission
- Car plan for reimbursement of business use
- Health insurance effective first of the month after hire date
- 100% Employee Owned, ESOP
- 401k plus company match
- Referral bonuses
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Who's Hiring
- TTEC2
- Block2
- Squiz2
- Humana2
- Wendy's2
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services8
- Technology & Software5
- Healthcare & Medical Services3
- Insurance2
- Food & Beverage2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote automation specialist jobs.
- Experience with automation tools such as Selenium, UiPath, Python, or PLC programming
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, information technology, or a related field
- Proficiency in scripting languages including Python, JavaScript, or PowerShell
- Hands-on experience designing, building, and maintaining automated workflows or test suites
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems such as Git
- Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to document automation processes and outcomes
Tips for Your Remote Automation Specialist Job Search
Show async collaboration skills upfront
Remote automation teams run on written communication. Highlight experience with tools like Jira, Confluence, or Slack in your resume and cover letter, and give concrete examples of how you documented automation frameworks or reported test results to distributed teammates.
Build a public automation portfolio
Remote hiring managers can't watch you work, so a public repository of automation scripts, test suites, or CI/CD pipeline configurations does the showing for you. Include a short README explaining the problem each project solved and the tools you used.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote automation specialist openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your stack and apply directly without sorting through mixed remote and on-site listings.
Prepare for a remote technical screen
Remote automation interviews often include a live or take-home coding exercise using Selenium, Python, or a similar tool. Practice building a small automation script from scratch, explaining your design decisions clearly in writing, and walking through your logic on a video call.
Demonstrate self-directed troubleshooting experience
Remote employers want automation specialists who can diagnose and fix failures without leaning on nearby colleagues. In interviews, describe specific cases where you identified a flaky test, traced the root cause independently, and implemented a durable fix without escalating immediately.
Remote Automation Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote automation specialist job?
Target companies that run distributed engineering or QA teams, since those organizations already have the infrastructure to support remote automation work. Remote employers screen for self-direction, strong written communication, and hands-on fluency with tools like Selenium, Python, or Ansible. A portfolio of real automation scripts, documented results, and comfort with async collaboration tools gives candidates a clear edge over those with credentials alone.
Which companies hire remote automation specialists?
Companies hiring remote automation specialists right now include TTEC, Block, and Squiz, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Remote-first SaaS companies, distributed fintech teams, and large enterprise technology organizations are among the most consistent sources of fully remote automation specialist openings.
Can you get a remote automation specialist job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because employers expect you to troubleshoot independently without on-site support from day one. Smaller remote-first startups and QA-focused agencies are more open to entry-level candidates. A portfolio of personal or open-source automation projects, familiarity with version control, and evidence you can communicate clearly in writing are what open the door.
Do you need a degree for remote automation specialist jobs?
Not always. Remote employers in automation weigh demonstrated technical skills and verifiable project results alongside, or sometimes instead of, a formal degree. Certifications in tools like Selenium, Playwright, or cloud platforms, combined with a portfolio showing working automation scripts and measurable outcomes, carry significant weight with hiring managers reviewing fully remote candidates.
Which industries hire the most remote automation specialists?
Remote automation specialist roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Those sectors rely on distributed engineering and QA teams that depend on automation specialists to maintain testing pipelines, deployment workflows, and system integrations without a centralized office.
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