Remote Senior Automation Specialist Jobs

Remote Senior Automation Specialist jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms, distributed engineering teams, and enterprise organizations running large-scale automation programs in sectors like manufacturing technology, software, and healthcare operations. Employers hiring remotely right now include Marrina Decisions, Airline Hydraulics Corporation, and Blue Star Partners. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles33
Top employerMarrina Decisions
Top industryManufacturing
Top credentialAssociate's
Companies hiring27

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CACI International
Sr. Manager, Business Analytics and Automation
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CACI International
New 13h ago
Sr. Manager, Business Analytics and Automation
CACI International
Reston, Virginia
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Success
$105k - $231k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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Resonetics, LLC
SR Automation Engineer
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Resonetics, LLC
New 20h ago
SR Automation Engineer
Resonetics, LLC
Blaine, Minnesota
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$88k - $124k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
201-500

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Great Valley Publishing Co., Inc
Marketing Automation & Digital Growth Specialist
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Great Valley Publishing Co., Inc
Added 1d ago
Marketing Automation & Digital Growth Specialist
Great Valley Publishing Co., Inc
Remote
Growth Marketing
Marketing
Product Marketing
Remote (US)

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Darkhorse Tech
AI Systems and Automation Specialist
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Darkhorse Tech
Added 2d ago
AI Systems and Automation Specialist
Darkhorse Tech
Remote
Cloud Engineering
Data Engineering
Data Science
$65k - $80k/yr
Remote (US)

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Bloomerang
People Operations & Automation Specialist
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Bloomerang
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People Operations & Automation Specialist
Bloomerang
Indianapolis, Indiana
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
$80k - $106k/yr
Remote (US)
501-1,000

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Remote Senior Automation Specialist Job Market

Who's Hiring

Marrina Decisions
Marrina Decisions4 open roles
Airline Hydraulics Corporation
Airline Hydraulics Corporation3 open roles
Blue Star Partners
Blue Star Partners2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing
  • Accounting & Auditing
  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Technology & Software
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in remote senior automation specialist jobs.

  • 5 or more years of hands-on experience programming PLCs such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Mitsubishi
  • Proficiency with SCADA and HMI platforms including FactoryTalk, Wonderware, or Ignition
  • Experience designing and commissioning automated systems in manufacturing or industrial environments
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related technical field
  • Knowledge of industrial communication protocols including EtherNet/IP, Modbus, or Profibus
  • Familiarity with robotics integration, motion control systems, or robotic process automation platforms

Tips for Your Remote Senior Automation Specialist Job Search

Apply early to remote roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists remote senior automation specialist openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your stack and apply directly. Remote postings fill fast, so checking regularly and applying the same day you find a strong match improves your odds.

Show async documentation skills upfront

Remote automation teams depend on engineers who write clearly without back-and-forth. Include links to test plans, runbooks, or architecture notes you've authored. Concrete writing samples signal to distributed teams that you can operate independently from day one.

Highlight remote-ready automation tooling

Call out specific tools you've used in distributed environments, such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, Selenium Grid, or Ansible Tower. Remote employers scan for evidence you've run automation pipelines without physical access to infrastructure, so name the tools and describe the scale.

Prepare for async-first remote interviews

Many remote senior automation specialist interviews include a take-home coding or scripting exercise instead of a live whiteboard session. Practice explaining your approach in writing, not just code, because remote hiring managers often review your reasoning before scheduling a live call.

Remote Senior Automation Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a remote senior automation specialist job?

Remote senior automation specialist roles go to candidates who can demonstrate strong self-direction, clear async written communication, and hands-on experience with tools like Selenium, Python, Jenkins, or similar automation frameworks. Remote employers screen heavily for independent problem-solving and the ability to document processes without hand-holding. A portfolio of automation projects, contributions to open-source test frameworks, or demonstrated CI/CD pipeline ownership gives you a concrete edge over candidates with similar credentials.

Which companies hire remote senior automation specialists?

Employers currently hiring remote senior automation specialists include Marrina Decisions, Airline Hydraulics Corporation, and Blue Star Partners, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Remote-first software companies, distributed fintech teams, and enterprise healthcare technology organizations make up a large share of the companies hiring for this role remotely.

Can you get a remote senior automation specialist job with no experience?

Yes, but remote entry-level automation roles are harder to land because employers expect you to troubleshoot independently without in-person support from day one. You can open the door by building automation projects on your own, contributing to open-source QA or DevOps repositories, and earning certifications in tools like Selenium or Ansible. Remote-first startups and smaller distributed teams are more willing to take a chance on candidates who show strong self-taught initiative.

Do you need a degree for remote senior automation specialist jobs?

Not always. Many remote employers prioritize demonstrated automation skills, real project work, and tool proficiency over a formal degree, especially for senior-level roles where output speaks for itself. Certifications in automation platforms, a portfolio of CI/CD or test automation work, and experience with scripting languages can carry as much weight as a computer science degree at distributed teams and remote-first engineering organizations.

Which industries hire the most remote senior automation specialists?

Remote senior automation specialist roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Accounting & Auditing, and Staffing & Recruiting, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Those sectors rely on distributed engineering teams that need automation specialists who can build, maintain, and scale pipelines without being on-site.

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