Mid Level Senior Automation Specialist Jobs
Mid level senior automation specialist jobs go to professionals ready to own automation projects end to end, mentor junior engineers, and make architecture decisions with limited oversight. Hiring runs across Technology & Software, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Consulting & Professional Services, with 14% of openings remote or hybrid, and employers like Rivian, Esri, and Rexel USA competing for specialists at this level now.
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- Participate in various controls equipment buy-offs at vendor sites and at Rivian’s factory in Normal, IL for FAT, SAT, and safety.
- Participate in development of controls standards and specifications by feeding back lessons-learned and gaps from each project to ensure that future projects will run smoother.
- Continuously improve the production lines by reducing cycle time, reducing downtime, and improving quality.
- Maintain, modify, and properly version control equipment programs, configuration files, and documentation as changes are implemented. This includes but is not limited to hardware, electrical, safety, pneumatic, network, PLC, HMI, Robot, SCADA, and MES.
- Add or remove network devices from the equipment as needed, updating network switch configurations as needed.
- Troubleshoot, improve, and add features to PLCs using Ladder Logic and/or Structured Text with an emphasis on code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable and reusable.
- Troubleshoot, improve, and add features to HMIs to make them more user-friendly, intuitive and suitable for operating and troubleshooting equipment.
- Implement and make modifications to MES logic for production and performance management in the PLCs and HMIs.
- Ensure proper implementation of and modifications to (ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant) control reliable safety systems for safeguarding robots, gantries, conveyors, and other high volume manufacturing equipment.
- Train Production and Maintenance teams in proper use of the equipment and troubleshooting from the HMI.
To be considered for this position, all internal candidates must submit an updated resume highlighting their relevant skills, experiences, and accomplishments. Applications submitted without an updated resume will not be considered. Please ensure that your resume accurately reflects your qualifications for this role.
- 3-5 years of Controls Engineering experience or equivalent work experience.
- BS/MS Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience.
- Expertise with common controls hardware components used in high-volume manufacturing.
- Hands-on experience integrating and commissioning high volume manufacturing equipment.
- In-depth knowledge of Safety standards (ANSI/RIA15.06, OSHA).
- Experience participating in safety design reviews and validating equipment safeties during buy-off.
- In-depth knowledge of Electrical Standards (NFPA79, National Electric Code, UL508A).
- Experience developing electrical schematics using EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar.
- Advanced proficiency programming industrial equipment using various IEC 61131-3 languages.
- Experience writing standard and safety PLC projects from scratch for high-volume manufacturing equipment using Rockwell, Siemens, or Beckhoff PLCs.
- Experience creating HMI projects from scratch for high-volume manufacturing equipment using FactoryTalk View, WinCC, Ignition, Wonderware, TwinCAT HMI, or similar.
- Experience programming and troubleshooting industrial 6-axis robots such as Fanuc, ABB, Kawasaki, etc. is preferred.
- Experience troubleshooting common fieldbus networks such as Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT, or Profinet.
- Knowledge of communications between machine PLCs and database systems
- Experience interfacing manufacturing equipment with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
- Participate in various controls equipment buy-offs at vendor sites and at Rivian’s factory in Normal, IL for FAT, SAT, and safety.
- Participate in development of controls standards and specifications by feeding back lessons-learned and gaps from each project to ensure that future projects will run smoother.
- Continuously improve the production lines by reducing cycle time, reducing downtime, and improving quality.
- Maintain, modify, and properly version control equipment programs, configuration files, and documentation as changes are implemented. This includes but is not limited to hardware, electrical, safety, pneumatic, network, PLC, HMI, Robot, SCADA, and MES.
- Add or remove network devices from the equipment as needed, updating network switch configurations as needed.
- Troubleshoot, improve, and add features to PLCs using Ladder Logic and/or Structured Text with an emphasis on code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable and reusable.
- Troubleshoot, improve, and add features to HMIs to make them more user-friendly, intuitive and suitable for operating and troubleshooting equipment.
- Implement and make modifications to MES logic for production and performance management in the PLCs and HMIs.
- Ensure proper implementation of and modifications to (ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant) control reliable safety systems for safeguarding robots, gantries, conveyors, and other high volume manufacturing equipment.
- Train Production and Maintenance teams in proper use of the equipment and troubleshooting from the HMI.
To be considered for this position, all internal candidates must submit an updated resume highlighting their relevant skills, experiences, and accomplishments. Applications submitted without an updated resume will not be considered. Please ensure that your resume accurately reflects your qualifications for this role.
- 3-5 years of Controls Engineering experience or equivalent work experience.
- BS/MS Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience.
- Expertise with common controls hardware components used in high-volume manufacturing.
- Hands-on experience integrating and commissioning high volume manufacturing equipment.
- In-depth knowledge of Safety standards (ANSI/RIA15.06, OSHA).
- Experience participating in safety design reviews and validating equipment safeties during buy-off.
- In-depth knowledge of Electrical Standards (NFPA79, National Electric Code, UL508A).
- Experience developing electrical schematics using EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar.
- Advanced proficiency programming industrial equipment using various IEC 61131-3 languages.
- Experience writing standard and safety PLC projects from scratch for high-volume manufacturing equipment using Rockwell, Siemens, or Beckhoff PLCs.
- Experience creating HMI projects from scratch for high-volume manufacturing equipment using FactoryTalk View, WinCC, Ignition, Wonderware, TwinCAT HMI, or similar.
- Experience programming and troubleshooting industrial 6-axis robots such as Fanuc, ABB, Kawasaki, etc. is preferred.
- Experience troubleshooting common fieldbus networks such as Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT, or Profinet.
- Knowledge of communications between machine PLCs and database systems
- Experience interfacing manufacturing equipment with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
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Mid Level Senior Automation Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level senior automation specialist job?
Position your experience around ownership and outcomes, not just task completion. Highlight automation projects you led independently, tools and frameworks you selected, and measurable results like reduced test cycle times or improved deployment reliability. A portfolio of real scripts, pipelines, or test suites you built carries more weight than a list of tools. Tailor each application to the specific stack the employer uses.
Which companies hire mid level senior automation specialists?
Companies hiring mid level senior automation specialists right now include Rivian, Esri, and Rexel USA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level covers large enterprises building out QA and DevOps functions, mid-size technology firms scaling their CI/CD pipelines, and manufacturers integrating industrial automation into their operations.
Are there remote mid level senior automation specialist jobs?
Yes, remote and hybrid options are widely available at the mid level. About 14% of mid level senior automation specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting strong demand from employers comfortable with distributed engineering teams. On-site roles tend to concentrate in manufacturing and industrial settings where physical equipment access is required.
How do I move up to a mid level senior automation specialist role?
Moving from entry level into mid level comes down to deepening ownership over time. Build fluency in at least one testing or automation framework beyond the basics, contribute to full project cycles rather than isolated tasks, and document the impact of your work with concrete metrics. Taking initiative on tooling decisions and mentoring newer colleagues signals readiness for mid level responsibility to hiring managers.
Which industries hire the most mid level senior automation specialists?
Mid Level senior automation specialist roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they maintain large, complex software systems or production environments where reliable automation directly reduces costs and accelerates delivery timelines.