Entry Level Senior Automation Specialist Jobs

New grad senior automation specialist jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio of automation projects or internship work can carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Manufacturing, Technology & Software, and Construction & Real Estate, with employers like Jobot, Lonza, and Adient hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles19
Top stateTexas
Top employerJobot
Top cityDallas, TX
Work type73% On-site
Top industryManufacturing

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Paychex, Inc.
Marketing Automation Specialist
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Paychex, Inc.
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Marketing Automation Specialist
Paychex, Inc.
Rochester, New York
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Learning & Development
Teaching & Instruction
$51k - $80k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Ingersoll-Rand
Automation & CNC Equipment Maintenance Specialist
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Ingersoll-Rand
Added 1w ago
Automation & CNC Equipment Maintenance Specialist
Ingersoll-Rand
Sedalia, Missouri
Maintenance & Repair
Quality Control
Skilled Trades
$24 - $28/hr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Adient
Automation Specialist
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Adient
Added 2w ago
Automation Specialist
Adient
San Antonio, Texas
Automation QA
Cloud & DevOps
Engineering (Non-Software)
IT Support
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
10,000+

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Fluor Corp.
Construction Automation Specialist I
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Fluor Corp.
Added 1mo ago
Construction Automation Specialist I
Fluor Corp.
Houston, Texas
Construction
Specialized Engineering
Project & Program Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Project Management
$54k - $100k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Imprint
Email Automation & QA Specialist
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Imprint
Added 1mo ago
Email Automation & QA Specialist
Imprint
New York, New York
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Marketing
Content & Communications
$30 - $40/hr
On-Site
None

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Entry Level Senior Automation Specialist Job Market

Who's Hiring

Jobot
Jobot1 open role
Lonza
Lonza1 open role
Adient
Adient1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing
  • Technology & Software
  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
  • Energy

Entry Level Senior Automation Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level senior automation specialist job?

Focus on building hands-on experience through personal projects, internships, or bootcamp coursework that demonstrates you can design and troubleshoot automated systems. Employers at this level look for familiarity with scripting languages, test frameworks, or PLC programming depending on the industry. A GitHub portfolio or documented internship contributions can set you apart from candidates who have only coursework to show.

Which companies hire entry level senior automation specialists?

Companies hiring entry level senior automation specialists right now include Jobot, Lonza, and Adient, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. At this level, hiring comes from a broad mix of manufacturers, technology firms, and logistics operations that are actively building out their automation teams and willing to develop junior talent.

Are there remote entry level senior automation specialist jobs?

Yes, though many automation roles require on-site access to equipment or systems. About 27% of entry level senior automation specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions typically focus on software-side automation such as test automation, RPA, or data pipeline work rather than hardware or plant-floor roles.

Are these new grad senior automation specialist jobs?

Yes, many of these postings are new grad friendly and include junior and recent graduate candidates in their target audience. A new grad-friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience and accepts internships, capstone projects, or a strong portfolio in place of full-time work history. Look for listings that list experience as preferred rather than required.

Which industries hire the most entry level senior automation specialists?

Entry Level senior automation specialist roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Technology & Software, and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Those sectors drive entry level hiring because they are actively investing in automated systems and need junior specialists who can support implementation, testing, and maintenance alongside more experienced teams.