Top Automation Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL

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.

Defines project scope and specifications, develops test programs, examines samples for UL compliance, coordinates lab activities and technicians, communicates results to clients, and supports development of test methods and UL requirements. May serve as project handler and travel to client sites for testing.

Develop and maintain Python-based automated tests for Windows desktop applications. Build UI automation suites with WinAppDriver or Appium, manage Azure test environments, integrate testing into GitHub Actions, and write PowerShell setup scripts. Diagnose flaky tests and CI failures, document defects and test coverage, participate in code reviews, and collaborate with QA, development, and DevOps teams to support reliable releases.

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, operate, and automate hybrid infrastructure across Azure and on-premises hyperconverged environments. Build infrastructure-as-code solutions with Terraform and Ansible, develop reusable platforms, troubleshoot issues across cloud and infrastructure layers, and embed SRE practices. Partner with application, security, and business teams on resilient architecture, document standards and runbooks, support incident response, and reduce reliance on managed-service providers through automation and monitoring.

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.

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 automation strategy and frameworks; build end-to-end web QA automation with Python; develop API and UI automated tests; integrate automation into CI/CD and cloud test execution; lead QA initiatives, mentor peers, analyze requirements, create test scenarios, and report quality metrics and risks.

Lead design, develop, and maintain enterprise automated test frameworks for web, mobile, and API. Build and run automated visual regression, integration, and exploratory tests, integrate suites into CI/CD, monitor app metrics in AWS environments, validate CMS workflows, mentor junior QA, and produce test plans and audit-ready documentation to ensure reliability and performance across high-volume systems.

The Automation Engineer will create automation scripts using vRA and vRO, establish standards for automation infrastructure, and design workflows to automate IT processes.

The Cloud/Infra Automation Engineer will focus on cloud and infrastructure automation, utilizing skills in Python, Ruby, JavaScript, and various VMware technologies, along with Linux administration.

Designs automation and control systems for building and facility projects, develops technical deliverables, reviews work for quality, and supports project management under senior supervision. Coordinates with clients, vendors, and multidisciplinary teams while managing scope, schedules, budgets, and technical requirements. Requires experience with PLC or DDC systems, CAD, Revit, engineering design, and consulting projects.

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 maintain end-to-end and integration test frameworks using Playwright. Write modular Python test scripts, integrate suites into CI/CD pipelines, debug flaky tests using Playwright Traces/Inspectors, optimize test execution, and collaborate with developers and product teams in an Agile environment to define test strategies and ensure application quality.

Own the full QA and test automation lifecycle for a Google Cloud-based government licensing platform. Develop web E2E and REST API automation, create test strategies and cases, perform manual and exploratory testing, validate workflows and asynchronous integrations, and integrate suites into CI/CD pipelines. Test payment, notification, document upload, and mobile application flows; support performance testing, UAT, defect triage, coverage reporting, and release readiness.

The Automation Engineer will enable infrastructure automation for mission-critical systems, focus on monitoring health, and provision environments through AWS automation and best practices.

The Controls & Automation Engineer diagnoses and resolves automation failures, enhances system reliability, and mentors technicians to ensure optimal robotic performance in manufacturing environments.

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.

Designs, builds, and operates infrastructure-as-code capabilities using Terraform and Ansible across cloud and on-premises environments. Develops reusable modules, policy-as-code guardrails, testing frameworks, secure credential patterns, configuration automation, and developer self-service tooling. Partners with security, compliance, platform, network, and CI/CD teams to implement controlled infrastructure changes, automate evidence collection, manage drift, and improve reliability. The role also mentors engineers, documents architecture, and leads complex technical initiatives.

Serve as the primary pre-sales technical partner for manufacturing customers. Lead discovery, requirements gathering, production-data and CAD analysis, robotic automation solution design, scoping, cost estimation, proposal support, customer design reviews, and handoffs to deployment. Manage multiple technical workstreams, improve standard designs and procedures, identify offering gaps, and visit customer sites for discovery and validation. Expertise in palletizing or case packing and major six-axis robot platforms is preferred.