Top Automation Engineer Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

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.

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 and develop tools and automation equipment to support manufacturing, collaborating with various teams and managing projects throughout the production cycle.

Design and develop tools and automation equipment for manufacturing. Collaborate across teams to optimize production processes for the Terran R vehicle.

The Staff Mechanical Design Engineer will design and develop tools and automation solutions for manufacturing, collaborating closely with various engineering teams.

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.

Entry-level automation engineer supporting PLC/HMI/control systems across manufacturing plants. Assist in programming, commissioning, troubleshooting, data collection, and continuous improvement under senior engineer mentorship. Work includes validation, documentation, and collaboration with operations, maintenance, and quality teams; exposure to AI-assisted analytics and automation projects.

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.

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.

Design, build, and deploy manufacturing automation solutions (fixtures, assembly systems, test stations) to increase throughput, quality, and efficiency. Integrate hardware and software (PLCs, vision, robotics), perform ROI and bottleneck analysis, support NPI-to-production transitions, and collaborate with Manufacturing, Test, Design, Quality, and Software teams to enable scalable production.

Design, implement, and maintain data acquisition and complex control systems for testing space-rated hardware. Develop software tools and standards, troubleshoot test assets, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support robust testing and upgrade requests at the Long Beach test site.

The Senior System Test and Automation Engineer will design and implement automated test setups, analyze performance, and troubleshoot failures in wireless communication systems.

The Automation Engineer will design and deploy automation for advanced NDT inspection cells, ensuring safety and compliance while improving production efficiency.

Designs, builds, integrates, and maintains automation systems and ground support equipment for spacecraft testing and manufacturing. Develops PLC frameworks and EtherCAT tooling, evaluates real-time control architectures, designs and wires electrical cabinets, and commissions systems end to end. Partners with propulsion, avionics, GNC, and manufacturing teams to deliver reliable test infrastructure, including propulsion stands, environmental chambers, instrumentation, and high-pressure systems. Establishes sustainable engineering practices for maintainability and rapid team onboarding.

Designs, builds, integrates, and maintains automated test systems and ground support equipment for spaceflight hardware. Develops PLC frameworks and EtherCAT tooling, evaluates real-time control architectures, designs and wires electrical panels, commissions systems, and debugs hardware. Partners with propulsion, avionics, GNC, and manufacturing teams to deliver reliable test infrastructure. The role also establishes sustainable engineering practices and supports complex environmental, propulsion, and spacecraft qualification testing.

Design, implement, and own system-level test plans and automation for MANET/MIMO wireless products. Build test infrastructure, logging and analysis tools, operate lab RF equipment, collaborate with R&D and software teams, troubleshoot and qualify firmware/hardware, and support demonstrations and product hardening.

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.

Designs, programs, commissions, and troubleshoots industrial machinery and control systems for R&D, testing, and production. Responsibilities include electrical and fluid schematics, PLC software in TwinCAT, industrial hardware selection, HMI development, safety compliance, risk assessments, and collaboration with end users, vendors, and manufacturers. The role requires ownership of equipment design from concept through commissioning and a flexible schedule with travel as needed.

The GTM Engineer will automate sales workflows using tools, build integrations, design a win/loss analysis program, and collaborate with sales teams to leverage AI insights.