Senior Automation Specialist Jobs
Senior Automation Specialist jobs are open across manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, automotive, energy, and logistics, from mid-level engineer to principal and staff roles, with specializations in PLC programming, robotic process automation, and industrial control systems. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Darktrace is a global leader in AI for cybersecurity that keeps organizations ahead of the changing threat landscape every day. Founded in 2013, Darktrace provides the essential cybersecurity platform protecting nearly 10,000 organizations from unknown threats using its proprietary AI. The Darktrace Active AI Security Platform™ delivers a proactive approach to cyber resilience to secure the business across the entire digital estate – from network to cloud to email. Breakthrough innovations from our R&D teams have resulted in over 200 patent applications filed. Darktrace’s platform and services are supported by over 2,400 employees around the world.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Marketing Automation Specialist is a key member of the Revenue Marketing team, responsible for building, optimizing, and scaling marketing automation programs that drive measurable pipeline impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end execution of global and Americas regional demand generation campaigns in HubSpot, ensuring scalable, repeatable program delivery.
- Design and evolve lifecycle marketing programs, including lead nurture, onboarding, re-engagement, and account-based journeys to improve conversion across the funnel.
- Develop advanced segmentation and targeting strategies using behavioral, firmographic, and intent data to enable personalized marketing experiences.
- Partner with Operations and Sales to optimize lead management, scoring models, routing, and SLA adherence to maximize pipeline efficiency.
- Build and maintain robust campaign infrastructure, including workflows, templates, and processes that enable scale and consistency.
- Drive continuous campaign optimization through A/B testing, performance analysis, and insights that improve engagement, conversion, and ROI.
- Ensure data quality, governance, and compliance across HubSpot and Salesforce, maintaining accurate and actionable marketing data.
- Act as a subject matter expert on marketing automation, promoting best practices and enabling global stakeholders through training and guidance.
- Support strategic initiatives such as AI translations, intent data activation, personalization at scale, and agentic operational processes.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with field marketing, digital, events, and partner teams to deliver integrated, multi-channel campaigns aligned to business priorities.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong hands-on experience with HubSpot in a B2B demand generation environment.
- Proven ability to build and scale lifecycle marketing programs and improve funnel performance.
- Experience working with CRM systems (Salesforce) and understanding of lead lifecycle, attribution, and pipeline reporting.
- Strong analytical mindset with experience using data to inform decisions and optimize performance.
- Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills, with experience working across global, cross-functional teams.
- Familiarity with AI tools, intent data, personalization strategies, and modern marketing automation best practices is highly desirable.
SALARY
- Salary: $90,000-$110,000
BENEFITS
- 100% medical, dental and vision insurance, plus dependents
- Paid parental leave
- Pet insurance Discount
- Life insurance
- Commuter benefits
- 401(k)
- Employee Assistance Program
Darktrace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Darktrace is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact your Talent Partner.
Employment with Darktrace is at-will, meaning either the employee or Darktrace may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, except where prohibited by law or governed by a separate written agreement.
INTRODUCTION
Darktrace is a global leader in AI for cybersecurity that keeps organizations ahead of the changing threat landscape every day. Founded in 2013, Darktrace provides the essential cybersecurity platform protecting nearly 10,000 organizations from unknown threats using its proprietary AI. The Darktrace Active AI Security Platform™ delivers a proactive approach to cyber resilience to secure the business across the entire digital estate – from network to cloud to email. Breakthrough innovations from our R&D teams have resulted in over 200 patent applications filed. Darktrace’s platform and services are supported by over 2,400 employees around the world.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Marketing Automation Specialist is a key member of the Revenue Marketing team, responsible for building, optimizing, and scaling marketing automation programs that drive measurable pipeline impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end execution of global and Americas regional demand generation campaigns in HubSpot, ensuring scalable, repeatable program delivery.
- Design and evolve lifecycle marketing programs, including lead nurture, onboarding, re-engagement, and account-based journeys to improve conversion across the funnel.
- Develop advanced segmentation and targeting strategies using behavioral, firmographic, and intent data to enable personalized marketing experiences.
- Partner with Operations and Sales to optimize lead management, scoring models, routing, and SLA adherence to maximize pipeline efficiency.
- Build and maintain robust campaign infrastructure, including workflows, templates, and processes that enable scale and consistency.
- Drive continuous campaign optimization through A/B testing, performance analysis, and insights that improve engagement, conversion, and ROI.
- Ensure data quality, governance, and compliance across HubSpot and Salesforce, maintaining accurate and actionable marketing data.
- Act as a subject matter expert on marketing automation, promoting best practices and enabling global stakeholders through training and guidance.
- Support strategic initiatives such as AI translations, intent data activation, personalization at scale, and agentic operational processes.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with field marketing, digital, events, and partner teams to deliver integrated, multi-channel campaigns aligned to business priorities.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong hands-on experience with HubSpot in a B2B demand generation environment.
- Proven ability to build and scale lifecycle marketing programs and improve funnel performance.
- Experience working with CRM systems (Salesforce) and understanding of lead lifecycle, attribution, and pipeline reporting.
- Strong analytical mindset with experience using data to inform decisions and optimize performance.
- Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills, with experience working across global, cross-functional teams.
- Familiarity with AI tools, intent data, personalization strategies, and modern marketing automation best practices is highly desirable.
SALARY
- Salary: $90,000-$110,000
BENEFITS
- 100% medical, dental and vision insurance, plus dependents
- Paid parental leave
- Pet insurance Discount
- Life insurance
- Commuter benefits
- 401(k)
- Employee Assistance Program
Darktrace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Darktrace is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact your Talent Partner.
Employment with Darktrace is at-will, meaning either the employee or Darktrace may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, except where prohibited by law or governed by a separate written agreement.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- LTIMindtree3
- Ameresco2
- Platt Architecture, P.A.2
- Rexel2
- Abbott1
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software5
- Consulting & Professional Services3
- Automotive2
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals2
- Construction & Real Estate2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in 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 Senior Automation Specialist Job Search
Quantify your automation impact on paper
Hiring managers for senior automation roles want outcomes, not responsibilities. List cycle time reductions, uptime improvements, or throughput gains you delivered. Numbers tied to specific projects separate your resume from candidates who only describe what systems they worked on.
List every platform and protocol you know
Automation job descriptions filter heavily by toolset. Call out every PLC brand, SCADA platform, motion control system, communication protocol, and scripting language you have hands-on experience with. A vague 'familiarity with industrial controls' will lose you to candidates who name specifics.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists senior automation specialist 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
Automation work in pharmaceuticals requires validation documentation and FDA compliance knowledge that automotive or logistics roles don't. Filter your search by industry so your application lands with teams who need your exact regulatory and process background, not just your control systems skills.
Prepare a technical walkthrough for interviews
Senior automation interviews almost always include a live system design or troubleshooting exercise. Rehearse walking through a past integration project aloud, covering scope, hardware selection, programming logic, and commissioning challenges. Clear verbal explanation of complex decisions signals the senior-level judgment interviewers are testing for.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate salary
Before accepting an offer, clarify what systems you own, whether you lead other engineers, and what the capital budget looks like for new projects. Senior automation roles vary widely in actual authority. Getting scope clarity in writing protects you from a title that doesn't match the day-to-day.
Senior Automation Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most senior automation specialists?
The companies hiring the most senior automation specialists right now include LTIMindtree, Ameresco, and Platt Architecture, P.A., with the largest share of openings in Florida, Illinois, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is strongest in manufacturing-heavy regions and pharmaceutical production corridors.
How many senior automation specialist jobs are remote?
About 26% of senior automation specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, though the majority of roles still require on-site presence for commissioning, system integration, and hands-on troubleshooting. Sub-areas like robotic process automation, software-defined control systems, and automation architecture design tend to carry the highest share of remote-eligible positions.
How do you become a senior automation specialist?
You typically start with a degree in electrical, mechanical, or systems engineering and spend several years programming PLCs, building HMI applications, and commissioning systems in a production environment. Advancing to a senior role means developing deep expertise in at least one industry vertical, taking ownership of full project lifecycles, and earning hands-on experience with network architecture, safety systems, and cross-functional project leadership.
Can you get hired as a senior automation specialist with limited experience?
Breaking into a senior role without a long work history is difficult but possible if you can demonstrate project ownership rather than task execution. Building out a home lab, contributing to open-source control system projects, earning a certification like a Certified Automation Professional, and applying to smaller manufacturers who promote from within are all concrete ways to close the gap before targeting larger enterprise roles.
What does the senior automation specialist interview process look like?
Most hiring processes for this role include a recruiter screen, a technical phone interview covering specific platforms and past projects, and a final round that often involves a live system design exercise or a walkthrough of a past integration. Some employers add a site visit where you assess existing systems and propose improvements. Expect questions on troubleshooting methodology, project scoping, and how you handle cross-functional stakeholders like operations and maintenance teams.
Where can I find and apply to senior automation specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to senior automation specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing.
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