Top Automation Engineer Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

Architect and maintain vendor-agnostic automation for multi-vendor EVPN-VXLAN data center and campus networks. Build Network-as-Code data models, SSoT integrations, CI/CD validation workflows, and resilient Python or Go tooling across Arista and Juniper platforms. Integrate AI-assisted engineering workflows, govern automation standards, establish safeguards for generated code, and mentor junior developers. The role also supports telemetry, containerization, and critical mission milestones.

Lead enterprise automation and agentic AI initiatives, owning the automation and integration stack and Center of Excellence. Build secure, reusable workflows and integration frameworks using platforms such as Zapier, Claude, and Glean. Establish governance, standards, documentation, and prioritization practices while partnering with IT, innovation teams, engineers, business stakeholders, and executives. Identify operational inefficiencies, develop automation roadmaps, and deliver scalable systems with secure data handling, access controls, human oversight, and measurable business impact.

Designs and engineers automated internal audit workflows that enable continuous assurance. Responsibilities include re-engineering audit processes, orchestrating AI agents, developing prompt and agent libraries, integrating Power Automate and GRC platforms, automating document and population testing, creating real-time risk dashboards, and ensuring AI governance, privacy, explainability, and human validation. The role requires technical audit transformation experience, LLM orchestration, automation platforms, SQL or Python, data governance, and data warehouse expertise.

Designs, develops, tests, deploys, and supports UiPath automation solutions. Translates business requirements into scalable workflows, implements queues, logging, exception handling, credential management, and scheduling, and monitors production automations. The role troubleshoots failures, optimizes existing workflows, documents technical solutions, participates in reviews and UAT, and contributes to reusable components and development standards while maintaining privacy, security, and compliance.

Leads automation and process-control engineering for terminal upgrades, migrations, maintenance, and lifecycle management. Responsibilities include configuring, programming, monitoring, and troubleshooting DCS, SIS, and PLC systems; developing technical designs and specifications; coordinating vendors and stakeholders; supporting HAZOP/PHA activities; reviewing installation and testing; managing project scope and schedules; and ensuring safety, cybersecurity, regulatory, and operational standards are met.

Designs and executes comprehensive system tests for wireless communication and sensing products. Develops test plans, automation, logging, and analysis tools; troubleshoots and qualifies hardware, firmware, and software. Maintains laboratory test environments and equipment, hardens existing features, and supports product demonstrations. Collaborates with systems, software, and R&D engineering teams. Requires occasional domestic travel and fully onsite work in West Los Angeles.

Build and deploy secure business automations and integrations across SaaS tools, internal systems, and APIs. Partner with stakeholders to identify high-impact workflow improvements, apply AI and agentic patterns where appropriate, and establish scalable engineering practices for documentation, testing, access controls, secrets management, logging, and maintenance. The role also helps shape automation infrastructure and team standards while collaborating with security and IT leadership.

Designs and installs industrial IoT data layers for legacy machinery. Responsibilities include assessing equipment, designing sensor, PLC, and edge architectures, integrating PLC/SCADA systems, deploying gateways, installing industrial sensors, configuring device-to-cloud protocols, and producing as-built drawings, I/O lists, and commissioning reports. The role requires hands-on brownfield automation integration experience and work on live production floors.

Design, develop, test, commission, and improve automated manufacturing equipment from concept through production. Evaluate vendors, perform failure mode analysis, troubleshoot production issues, implement engineering changes, and ensure equipment meets throughput, quality, safety, and reliability requirements. Collaborate with production and process engineering teams, document equipment for operators, and support commissioning and handoff into reliable production use.

Develop, test, deploy, and support production automation software for spacecraft and launch vehicle component acceptance testing. Collaborate with avionics, manufacturing, and engineering stakeholders; integrate computerized production systems; maintain documentation; participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and agile activities; investigate issues; and support test rig bring-up, maintenance, and production operations. Domestic and international travel may be required.

Design and develop mechanical systems, machine assemblies, fixtures, tooling, and robotic end-of-arm tooling using 3D CAD. Produce manufacturing drawings, BOMs, and documentation applying GD&T and DFM. Support fabrication, machining, welding, assembly, prototyping, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Own the managed services tooling ecosystem, building API, webhook, and email integrations across RMM, monitoring, backup, and ITSM platforms. Configure Jira Service Management, reduce alert noise, troubleshoot tooling failures, establish integration standards, evaluate new tools, and ensure customer-specific rollouts. Produce operational reporting, explain tooling to customers, and maintain auditable documentation within ITIL-aligned change management processes.

Designs, builds, commissions, and maintains automated test infrastructure and ground support equipment for spacecraft and propulsion hardware. Integrates mechanical, electrical, fluid, instrumentation, PLC, and data acquisition systems. Owns systems from concept through fabrication and ongoing support, ensuring high uptime and predictable performance. Collaborates with propulsion, avionics, GNC, and manufacturing teams while documenting systems and supporting PLC and EtherCAT tooling.

Designs, builds, and maintains automated test systems and ground support equipment for spacecraft qualification and manufacturing. Responsibilities include integrating thermal, pressure, and instrumentation hardware; developing PLC and EtherCAT frameworks; designing electrical panels; wiring and commissioning systems; and making real-time control architecture decisions. The engineer partners with propulsion, avionics, GNC, and manufacturing teams while owning complex infrastructure end to end.

Designs, builds, commissions, and maintains automated test infrastructure and ground support equipment for spacecraft and propulsion hardware. Integrates mechanical, electrical, fluid, instrumentation, PLC, and data acquisition systems. Owns systems from concept through fabrication and ongoing support, ensuring high uptime and reliable production operations. Partners with propulsion, avionics, GNC, and manufacturing teams while documenting systems and improving internal PLC and EtherCAT tooling.

Designs, builds, integrates, and maintains automated test systems and ground support equipment for spacecraft and flight hardware qualification. Responsibilities include electrical panel and cabinet design, hardware integration, PLC framework and EtherCAT tooling development, real-time controls architecture, commissioning, and cross-functional delivery. The role supports propulsion, avionics, GNC, and manufacturing teams while improving system reliability and maintainability.

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.

Designs, programs, implements, and optimizes laboratory automation for cell-based, immunological, and genomic assays. Maintains Hamilton liquid-handling systems, develops automated workflows, troubleshoots equipment, and transfers methods to quality control teams and external partners. Creates technical documentation, trains laboratory staff, evaluates emerging technologies, and collaborates with scientists, engineers, IT, and stakeholders to improve assay robustness, workflow efficiency, and data quality in a regulated cell therapy environment.

Designs, develops, deploys, and supports automation solutions, scripts, API integrations, and workflows for Technology operations. Maintains production automations, troubleshoots failures, manages integrations and credentials, documents solutions, and supports technology projects, acquisitions, migrations, and onboarding. Partners with Technology teams to analyze processes, prioritize automation opportunities, develop technical designs, establish governance standards, and improve operational efficiency through scalable automation, reporting, monitoring, and continuous improvement.

Build and maintain Python-based automated tests for web applications, APIs, backend services, integrations, regression, and end-to-end workflows. Use AI coding and testing tools to improve coverage and efficiency. Diagnose defects, analyze results, collaborate on root-cause resolution, validate fixes, and integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines. The role supports software quality across AI applications, restaurant operations systems, and kitchen robotics.

Design and deploy automation systems for high-volume optical transceiver manufacturing, including AI-based machine vision, robotics, motion control, testing, packaging, and process integration. Lead automation from concept through qualification and production ramp, resolve equipment issues, improve yield and throughput, collaborate with vendors and engineering teams, and develop documentation, validation protocols, and capital equipment justifications.

Plan, execute and automate functional, regression and integration tests for mobile (iOS/Android) and backend services. Create and maintain test plans, cases and data; log and track defects; support UAT, performance and stability checks; collaborate with developers, DevOps and architects; integrate automated tests into CI pipelines and validate release readiness across environments and physical devices.

Design and maintain automated testing frameworks for web, iOS, and Android fitness applications. Integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines, build API coverage, test GPS and location features through simulation and sensor mocking, and use AI tools to improve QA workflows. Perform targeted exploratory testing, document defects, collaborate cross-functionally, estimate QA work, and advocate for quality throughout development.

Develop and maintain enterprise Ansible automation, infrastructure-as-code solutions, REST APIs, scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and integrations across complex infrastructure environments. Manage automation projects through the full software development lifecycle, support production systems, document solutions, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with infrastructure, security, and service teams. The role requires secure coding, Agile delivery, on-call participation, U.S. citizenship, and eligibility for Public Trust clearance.

Lead QA strategy and scalable test automation for cybersecurity web applications using Playwright and JavaScript. Build and maintain reliable automated testing frameworks, integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines, establish quality gates, diagnose failures, and support security testing. Mentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews, collaborate cross-functionally, and improve testing practices, coverage, reliability, and release quality across multiple products.