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Associate Automation Engineer Jobs in New Mexico

Airswift

PLC Automation Specialist II

Carlsbad, NM · On-site

Summary: Primary responsibilities include PLC/HMI programming, instrumentation diagnostics, loop ... Associate degree in Instrumentation, Automation, or related field OR GED with equivalent experience ...

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How much do associate automation engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for associate automation engineer in New Mexico is $28.09, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.90 and $31.20 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What types of projects can an Associate Automation Engineer expect to work on in their first year?

As an Associate Automation Engineer, you can expect to contribute to a variety of projects focused on improving and automating business processes or manufacturing systems. Typical responsibilities include assisting in the design, development, and testing of automated systems, collaborating with senior engineers, and troubleshooting automation equipment. You'll often work closely with cross-functional teams such as production, quality assurance, and IT to support the deployment and maintenance of automation solutions. This hands-on experience provides a strong foundation for understanding automation workflows and prepares you for more complex projects as you gain experience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Associate Automation Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Associate Automation Engineer, a strong understanding of programming languages (such as Python, Java, or C#), automation frameworks, and a relevant engineering degree are essential. Familiarity with tools like Selenium, Jenkins, and version control systems, as well as knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, is typically required. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication help individuals excel in this role. These skills and qualities are crucial for developing reliable automated solutions, ensuring software quality, and collaborating efficiently within engineering teams.

What is an Associate Automation Engineer?

An Associate Automation Engineer is an entry-level professional who helps design, develop, test, and maintain automated systems or processes within an organization. They typically work under the guidance of senior engineers to implement automation solutions that improve efficiency and reduce manual work. Their responsibilities may include writing scripts, maintaining automation tools, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize workflows. This role is common in industries such as manufacturing, software development, and IT.
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Infographic showing various Associate Automation Engineer job openings in New Mexico as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 92% In-person, 4% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $58,429 per year, or $28.1 per hour.

DevOps/Automation Engineers I/II/III

Encantado Technical Solutions

Albuquerque, NM • Hybrid

$47.50 - $65.25/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 21 days ago

Job description

This is a talent requisition pool.  

Encantado Technical Solutions is seeking an DevOps/Automation Engineer to support the IT program at a major national laboratory. 

 


Automation Engineer

  • Experience with automation and orchestration tools such as Ansible, Puppet, and Chef.
  • Experience in UNIX, Linux, and/or Windows Operating System (OS), including file management, scripting, editing, and security.
  • Experience with a variety of programming languages, software, or tools to develop regular or ad-hoc queries from large datasets.
  • Familiar with network communication protocols, and other related protocols.
  • Ability to implement solutions integrating Rest application program interface (API) based web services.

DevOps Engineer

  • Work collaboratively with software developers to deploy and operate our systems.
  • Help automate and streamline operations and processes.
  • Build and maintain tools for deployment, monitoring and operations.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues in dev, test and production environments.
  • Strong background in Linux/Unix Administration, experience with automation/configuration management using either Puppet, Chef, Ansible or an equivalent.
  • Ability to use a wide variety of open source technologies and cloud services.
  • A working understanding of code and script (PHP, Python, Perl and/or Ruby).
  • Knowledge and understanding of best practices and IT operations.

Automation Engineer I:

  • Associates degree and 4 years experience.
  • In lieu of a degree, an additional 3 years of relevant experience is needed, totaling 7 years.
  • U.S. citizenship is required per contract to obtain and maintain U.S. Department of Energy security clearance

DevOps Engineer I:

  • Bachelor's degree and 5 years experience.
  • In lieu of a degree, an additional 6 years of relevant experience is needed, totaling 11 years.
  • U.S. citizenship is required per contract to obtain and maintain U.S. Department of Energy security clearance

DevOps Engineer II:

  • Bachelor's degree and 7 years experience.
  • In lieu of a degree, an additional 6 years of relevant experience is needed, totaling 13 years.
  • U.S. citizenship is required per contract to obtain and maintain U.S. Department of Energy security clearance.

DevOps Engineer III:

  • Bachelor's degree and 9 years experience.
  • In lieu of a degree, an additional 6 years of relevant experience is needed, totaling 15 years.
  • U.S. citizenship is required per contract to obtain and maintain U.S. Department of Energy security clearance.

WHY WORK AT ENCANTADO TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS?

Encantado is powered by our people. We believe that together, through teamwork, communication, and dedicated service, we can accomplish more than we could individually. If a culture of collaboration and growth is important to you, you’ll feel at home at Encantado. We offer clear opportunities for advancement and comprehensive benefit packages to help our employees and their families stay healthy and feel secure.

ABOUT US:

Encantado Technical Solutions (ETS) is an unpopulated joint venture between Edgewater Federal Solutions, Inc. and ECS Federal, LLC. ETS is bolstered by second-tier subcontractors KeyLogic and Amentum. As ETS is unpopulated, employees will work for one of the four companies listed above.

It has been and continues to be the policy of Encantado Technical Solutions to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, and/or other status protected by applicable law.

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