Top Automation Engineer Jobs in Boston, MA

Lead architecture and delivery of IT automations and integrations across platforms (n8n, Airflow, Temporal, Jira). Act as technical DRI for complex automation projects, partner with Security and IAM, build reusable frameworks and documentation, establish engineering standards and code review practices, and mentor peers.

Develop and support industrial automation solutions using Ignition SCADA, PLCs, .NET, Python, and related integrations. Responsibilities include configuring SCADA applications, reporting, alarms, SQL Bridge, tags, historians, web services, upgrades, troubleshooting, performance improvements, and PLC programming. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate operational requirements into reliable automation systems.

Designs, architects, troubleshoots, supports, and maintains DeltaV-focused automation systems in a cGMP pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. Leads automation projects, integrates process and analytical systems, develops standards, ensures validation and data integrity, manages contractors, mentors junior engineers, supports inspections and deviations, and drives continuous improvement across manufacturing facilities. Provides rotating 24/7 on-call support in an onsite industrial environment.

Develop and support cloud-hosted continuous integration systems, automated build and test environments, and testing tools for healthcare software. Design end-to-end, deployment, performance, security, and interoperability testing strategies; manage cloud and local infrastructure; support agile development teams; identify application issues; and create reliable, reusable automation frameworks.

Owns process and automation strategy for optical product manufacturing, including fiber attach, optical alignment, equipment selection, and manufacturing readiness. Drives design-for-manufacturing and cost, develops scalable processes, improves yield and cycle time, qualifies capital equipment, collaborates with suppliers and contract manufacturers, and transfers validated processes and equipment from NPI into production.

Design, build, and own backend services, APIs, and integrations supporting customer care workflows. The role connects Salesforce, billing, identity verification, document management, and iPaaS platforms; requires automated testing, code reviews, incident response, performance monitoring, and cross-functional collaboration. The engineer will also apply AI tools and may build production LLM solutions.

Design, build, and maintain Airflow-based automation pipelines and services to move files, run scheduled FTP jobs, validate and modify data, monitor application health, parse logs/emails, implement robust error handling and observability, and integrate API-driven systems to reduce manual operational work.

Design, implement, and operate CI/CD pipelines for mobile and backend services; maintain build/test/release processes with quality gates and artifact management; configure non-production environments; support release preparation and deployment coordination; integrate monitoring/logging and improve automation, performance, and reliability of delivery pipelines.

Leads the design and implementation of enterprise network automation across on-premises and multi-cloud environments. Develops Infrastructure as Code using Python, Ansible, Terraform, Git, and CI/CD pipelines; automates provisioning, configuration, monitoring, compliance, and lifecycle management. Supports routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers, troubleshoots incidents, performs root cause analysis, and drives network upgrades and cloud adoption. Establishes testing and engineering standards, mentors junior engineers, creates documentation, and participates in on-call support and frequent travel.

The Automation Engineer will design, implement, and optimize automation solutions, analyze business processes, and provide support while collaborating across teams to drive efficiencies.

Designs, develops, deploys, and supports MES and industrial automation integrations across manufacturing sites. Connects Critical Manufacturing MES, Ignition, PLCs, SAP, and enterprise systems; develops machine connectivity, workflows, data collection, and equipment integrations; gathers requirements; leads technical projects; coordinates vendors and contractors; supports validation and deployments; and maintains integration standards and best practices.

The Staff Controls & Automation Engineer will design and own a control architecture for chemical processes, focusing on automation, advanced controls, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize plant operations.

The SCADA Controls Automation Engineer develops and manages automation systems for water and wastewater projects, collaborating with clients and teams while ensuring project completion within specified parameters.

Design and implement AI systems for customer support and compliance, architect solutions, mentor team members, and manage project deliverables.

Automate accounting and finance workflows across business systems, data exports, reports, and operational data sources. Responsibilities include improving reconciliations, journal-entry preparation, close tracking, reporting, exception management, and controls; building scripts, dashboards, templates, and workflows; connecting systems; documenting processes; and collaborating with accounting, finance, operations, and technology teams.

Build and operate enterprise container services using Docker and Kubernetes. Create architecture models, technical documentation, and data flow diagrams; coordinate SDLC activities; estimate technical work; apply best practices across development, testing, and deployment; manage Git-based source code; support Agile teams; and improve operational procedures and controls.

Partners with enterprise and MSP customers to identify network automation opportunities, analyze network environments and ITSM data, and architect automation solutions using NetBrain Runbooks, Qapps, Dataviews, and integrations. Trains customer engineers to maintain and expand automation capabilities, collaborates with vendor partners, researches automation content, and delivers reliable troubleshooting and network operations solutions.

As a Principal Software Engineer, you'll modernize DevX Pipelines, enhance CI/CD infrastructure, and promote software delivery efficiency.

Designs and maintains network automation, Infrastructure as Code, configuration management, orchestration, and compliance solutions across enterprise and data center environments. Integrates networks with monitoring, CMDB, ITSM, and source-of-truth platforms; develops reusable frameworks, workflows, and libraries; mentors technical teams; supports DevOps, troubleshooting, documentation, and continuous improvement. The role also contributes to technical standards, cross-functional projects, planning sessions, site visits, and vendor engagements.

Leads Zero Trust automation and orchestration by designing reusable workflows, developing scripts and API integrations, automating evidence collection and reporting, and supporting standardized deployment and validation tooling. Documents automation architecture, dependencies, security considerations, and handoff requirements while measuring effectiveness and recommending improvements. Requires experience integrating security, analytics, ticketing, and infrastructure platforms, with knowledge of Federal cybersecurity controls and secure automation practices.

Configure, deploy, and support laboratory robotic automation systems; perform FAT/SAT, troubleshoot hardware/software, configure databases and scheduling applications, deliver client training, maintain documentation, and provide onsite customer-facing technical support.

Develop and maintain automated test suites using Ranorex for WPF applications. Build automation code in VB.NET/C#, work within Agile teams, apply capital markets domain knowledge, and communicate with stakeholders to deliver quality software.

Develop and maintain automated UI tests using Ranorex for WPF applications. Build and extend test frameworks in VB.NET/C#, work with capital markets domain teams, and ensure test coverage and reliability.

Develop and maintain Ranorex automated UI tests for WPF applications, write test scripts in VB.NET/C#, work within Agile teams, validate capital markets functionality, report defects and collaborate with stakeholders.

Design and implement automated tests using Ranorex for WPF applications. Develop test automation code in VB.NET/C#, work within capital markets domain, and support QA efforts for software projects.