Job Report: Automation Engineers
Posted by EDI Staffing on October 30, 2025
Automation is transforming how businesses operate across industries, from IT and manufacturing to healthcare and retail. With technology rapidly evolving, the demand for skilled automation engineers continues to grow. In fact, “78% of organizations reported using AI in 2024, up from 55% the previous year,” according to CIO. This highlights the increasing reliance on intelligent systems to streamline operations and improve efficiency.
Here’s a look at the role of automation engineers:
The Market at a Glance
Automation engineering roles are projected to grow 8–12% over the next 5 years due to increased demand for efficiency, robotics, and automated workflows across industries.
Salary range: $92,000 to $148,000
Highest paying cities: CA, NY, & MA
Competition for Automation Engineers
The role of an automation engineer is increasingly critical as enterprises accelerate their IT‑automation efforts, delivering automated solutions to improve efficiency, performance, and systems management.
Types of automation engineers:
- Automation systems engineer
- Automation specialist
- Cloud automation engineer
- End-to-end automation engineer
- Test automation engineer
Top industries for automation engineers:
- Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology
- Media & Communications
- Information Technology
- Healthcare
- Retail & Wholesale
Common qualifications that automation engineers should have:
- Experience in automation platforms such as AccelQ, QA Wolf, and LambdaTest
- Expertise in cloud automation, scripting, and AI-driven workflows
- Communication, teamwork, problem-solving skills, leadership, and project management
- Other tech like Agile, cloud, and DevOps,
- Background in computer science or engineering
Whether you are looking for the best candidate or to be the best candidate, these are just a few important factors to consider.
Growing Your Career
If you know a professional looking to grow their career in IT and automation, you’ve come to the right place. Our team helps match top candidates with top companies across the nation.
Automation engineers can accelerate their careers by:
- Gaining certifications in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) or DevOps tools
- Learning programming/scripting languages like Python, Java, or JavaScript
- Staying current with AI-driven automation and robotics trends
- Participating in professional networks and industry conferences to build connections
Resume & interviewing tips:
- Highlight specific automation tools and platforms you’ve worked with
- Include measurable achievements: “Reduced manual testing time by 50% through automation.”
- Showcase problem-solving skills and the ability to implement end-to-end automation solutions
- Prepare for technical interviews with practical exercises, coding tests, and tool demos
Additional certifications:
- ISA Certified Automation Professional (CAP) – Industrial & process automation expertise
- ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level, Test Automation Engineer (CTAL-TAE) – Software test automation skills
- ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) – Hands-on control systems proficiency
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