Senior Automation Specialist Jobs in Massachusetts

Senior Automation Specialist jobs in Massachusetts are concentrated in the life sciences, advanced manufacturing, and defense sectors, with Boston, Lowell, and Worcester accounting for the largest share of openings. Employers such as Raytheon Technologies, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Boston Scientific maintain a steady presence and consistently recruit at the senior level for candidates who can own complex automation programs end to end. Programmable logic controllers, robotics integration, and MES platform expertise are the most in-demand specialties across the state. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles20
Top employerSiemens
Top cityBoston, MA
Cities hiring16
Work type60% On-site
Top industryDistribution

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Siemens
Building Automation Service Specialist - Entry
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Building Automation Service Specialist - Entry
Siemens
Boston, Massachusetts
Maintenance & Repair
Manufacturing Operations
Mechanical Engineering
Skilled Trades
$59k - $117k/yr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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JLL
Building Automation Controls Specialist - HVAC
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JLL
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Building Automation Controls Specialist - HVAC
JLL
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Business Operations
Compensation & Benefits
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
On-Site
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Amazon.com
Sr. Robotics Mechanical Engineer, Rotary Actuator Systems, Applied Automation
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Amazon.com
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Sr. Robotics Mechanical Engineer, Rotary Actuator Systems, Applied Automation
Amazon.com
North Reading, Massachusetts
Communications
Content & Communications
Public Relations (PR)
$137k - $186k/yr
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
10,000+

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Moderna
Sr. Engineer, Process Automation
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Sr. Engineer, Process Automation
Moderna
Norwood, Massachusetts
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
Product Management
$146k - $234k/yr
Bachelor of Science
1,001-5,000

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State Street
Senior Quality Automation Specialist, AVP
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Senior Quality Automation Specialist, AVP
State Street
Quincy, Massachusetts
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$90k - $158k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Senior Automation Specialist Jobs by City in Massachusetts

Where Massachusetts roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Boston
3 jobs
Holyoke
2 jobs
North Reading
2 jobs
Acton
1 job
Canton
1 job
Quincy
1 job
Milford
1 job
Norwood
1 job
Franklin
1 job

Senior Automation Specialist Job Market in Massachusetts

A snapshot from current Massachusetts openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Siemens
Siemens2 open roles
Amazon
Amazon2 open roles
JLL
JLL1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Distribution & Wholesale
  • Medical Devices
  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals

What Massachusetts Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechatronics, or a closely related field required
  • Hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley or Siemens PLC programming in a production environment
  • Proven ability to design, commission, and validate automated systems from concept through launch
  • Proficiency with robotics platforms such as FANUC, KUKA, or Universal Robots
  • Familiarity with FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and GMP validation protocols for regulated Massachusetts industries
  • Strong project leadership skills including cross-functional coordination and vendor management

Senior Automation Specialist Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a senior automation specialist in Massachusetts?

The most direct path is a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechatronics, or systems engineering followed by several years of hands-on automation experience in a regulated industry. Massachusetts does not issue a state-specific license for this role, but employers in the life sciences sector routinely expect familiarity with FDA validation requirements and ISA Certified Control Systems Technician or Certified Automation Professional credentials, which carry real weight with hiring managers at Massachusetts manufacturers and biopharma companies.

Which companies hire senior automation specialists in Massachusetts?

Companies currently hiring senior automation specialists in Massachusetts include Siemens, Amazon, and JLL, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Massachusetts's dense concentration of biopharma manufacturers, defense contractors, and medical device firms means demand at the senior level tends to stay consistent even when broader hiring slows.

Which Massachusetts cities have the most senior automation specialist jobs?

Boston, Holyoke, and North Reading lead Massachusetts for senior automation specialist openings. Boston draws the largest volume through its biopharma and medtech corridor, Lowell reflects the region's advanced manufacturing and defense heritage anchored by large contractors, and Worcester benefits from its growing life sciences campus development and proximity to several major medical device producers.

Are there remote senior automation specialist jobs in Massachusetts?

Yes, but they're rare. About 40% of senior automation specialist openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most automation work. The portions of the role most likely to go remote are systems architecture design, documentation, and vendor coordination, while commissioning, validation, and floor troubleshooting almost always require an on-site presence.

How can I get hired as a senior automation specialist in Massachusetts with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry point is a controls technician or automation engineer associate role, which many Massachusetts manufacturers and biopharma companies use as a pipeline into senior positions. Large employers in the Route 128 and Route 495 corridors regularly hire from co-op and internship programs tied to institutions such as Northeastern University and WPI. Building a portfolio around a personal PLC or HMI project and earning an ISA Certified Control Systems Technician credential gives candidates a concrete edge over applicants with credentials alone.

Where can I find and apply to senior automation specialist jobs in Massachusetts?

You can find and apply to senior automation specialist jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings in one place. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and target location, and apply directly through each listing without any extra steps in between.

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