How to become an Automation Engineer
Designs, deploys, integrates, troubleshoots, and optimizes automated manufacturing, testing, robotics, controls, and material-handling systems. The role combines software, electrical, mechanical, controls, validation, and hands-on hardware expertise to improve safety, quality, reliability, throughput, and operational efficiency.
Top Skills Required
- Industrial automation
- PLC programming
- Robotics
Education & Certifications
Typical: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, robotics, mechatronics, manufacturing engineering, or a related technical field.
Alternative paths:
- Relevant hands-on experience in industrial automation, robotics, controls, or manufacturing systems
- Associate degree combined with substantial automation and controls experience
- Technical training or certifications in PLCs, robotics, controls, or computerized system validation