Automation Engineer

What you would do

Design and test automated systems that coordinate equipment and processes. [1]

Where you could work

Manufacturing facilities, engineering firms, and integration laboratories. [1]

Hours and flexibility

Testing, commissioning, or production downtime may require flexible hours. [1]

Physical and emotional demands

Moving equipment and interconnected controls require disciplined safety checks. [1]

How you could advance

Experience can lead to controls leadership or automation project management. [1]

These are possible directions. Promotion timing and pay depend on the role and employer.