An Automation Engineer designs, develops, tests, and implements automated systems and processes to boost efficiency, accuracy, and productivity, reducing manual intervention in areas like manufacturing, IT, or software testing. They work with software, hardware, and systems to create solutions, often involving programming (Python, C#), scripting, robotics, and integrating various tools, collaborating with teams to identify needs and resolve issues.
Key Responsibilities
Design & Development: Create automated systems, control logic, and software for industrial machinery or IT workflows.
Implementation: Deploy new automation solutions and integrate them with existing systems.
Testing & QA: Develop and execute automated tests for software, systems, and hardware to find bugs and quality issues.
Collaboration: Work with other departments (IT, operations, clients) to understand requirements and opportunities for automation.
Maintenance & Support: Upgrade existing automation technology and provide technical support.
Documentation: Create and maintain technical documentation for automated systems.