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Automation Engineering Manager Jobs in Covington, LA

Deloitte

Workplace Engineer III/M365

New Orleans, LA · On-site

Experience leveraging analytics, telemetry, automation, and knowledge management solutions to ... In this role, you will help deliver workplace engineering capabilities that modernize end-user ...

Deloitte

Cyber Data Protection/PKI Manager

New Orleans, LA · On-site

$106K - $144K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Engineering, Computer Science ... Hands-on understanding of certificate automation across load balancers, WAFs, API gateways ...

Deloitte

Lead Workplace Engineer II/M365

New Orleans, LA · On-site

$98K - $129K/yr

Experience leveraging analytics, telemetry, automation, and knowledge management solutions to ... In this role, you will help deliver workplace engineering capabilities that modernize end-user ...

Ochsner Health

AI Engineering Lead

New Orleans, LA · On-site

$98K - $129K/yr

Experience with MLOps tooling, CI/CD, and infrastructure automation * Demonstrated track record of ... Implements model lifecycle management and governance, including reproducibility, experiment ...

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Ochsner Health

Senior Data Engineer

New Orleans, LA · On-site

$101K - $138K/yr

This role applies advanced engineering principles to create scalable, reliable, and secure data ... Develops and maintains monitoring, automation, and performance tuning processes to ensure data ...

Globalstar

Product Assurance Engineer

Covington, LA · On-site

... use by engineering, manufacturing, and management personnel. * Determine conditions under which ... Test Tooling, Automation & Documentation: * Develop and maintain test scripts and automation ...

Globalstar

Product Assurance Engineer

Covington, LA · On-site

... use by engineering, manufacturing, and management personnel. * Determine conditions under which ... Test Tooling, Automation & Documentation: * Develop and maintain test scripts and automation ...

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How much do automation engineering manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for automation engineering manager in Covington, LA is $118,759.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $101,100.00 and $137,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an automation engineering manager do?

An Automation Engineering Manager oversees the design, implementation, and optimization of automated systems in manufacturing or software development. They lead a team of engineers to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance productivity through automation technologies. Responsibilities include project management, system integration, troubleshooting, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. They collaborate with other departments to align automation strategies with company goals. Strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and problem-solving abilities are essential for this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an automation engineering manager?

An Automation Engineering Manager should have a strong background in automation technologies, process improvement, project management, and a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with PLC/SCADA systems, robotics, industrial control systems, and certifications such as PMP or Six Sigma is often required. Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills help drive team performance and foster cross-functional collaboration. These capabilities are essential for delivering efficient automation solutions, ensuring project success, and guiding multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced environments.

What are some typical challenges faced by automation engineering managers in their day-to-day work?

Automation Engineering Managers often balance multiple projects and deadlines while ensuring high quality and compliance with industry standards. A common challenge is integrating new automation technologies with existing systems, which requires careful planning and troubleshooting. Collaboration with cross-functional teams—including operations, IT, and maintenance—is crucial for aligning technical solutions with business goals. Additionally, staying current with emerging automation trends and training team members on new tools is a key part of the role, helping drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency.

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Infographic showing various Automation Engineering Manager job openings in Covington, LA as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 3% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $118,759 per year, or $57.1 per hour.

SCA Engineering Technician I

Science Applications International Corporation

Stennis Space Center, MS • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 23 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Monitor and control data center equipment and systems according to standard operating procedures, processes, and safety standards.

  • Monitor security systems, assign badges, respond to alarms, and perform walk-throughs to ensure proper operation of facility systems.

  • Maintain logs, document incidents, and support emergency procedures, including working rotating shifts and covering for emergencies.

SAIC rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 80 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

88th of 226 rated it services

Job description


SAIC is seeking an experienced Facility Operator with proven experience in managing Tier 3 equivalent colocation data center facilities. The successful candidate will be instrumental in monitoring Facility Operations to ensure compliance with the necessary standards required for federal agencies. The role provides monitoring of 7x24x365 Data Center Facility Operations and Access Control.
The position will work to support the NCCIPSv2 Contract. The National Center for Critical Information Processing and Storage (NCCIPS) is a federal shared services facility, managed by the NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC). NCCIPS provides facilities support to meet the requirements of multiple federal agency data centers and manages those relationships via Interagency Agreements. NCCIPS is a 200,000 sq. ft. secure facility situated on a 64-acre campus within NASA Stennis Space Center in southern Mississippi. This position is an on-site position located at Stennis Space Center, Mississippi.
Job Description:
  • Monitor and control data center equipment and systems (e.g., electrical, mechanical, access control and life-safety systems, Building Automation System (BAS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), etc.) per data center and OEM standard operating procedures, processes and related documentation, quality assurance and safety standards. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
  • Monitor Endura system cameras, make and assign NCCIPS badges to NCCIPS personnel, fill in at the front desk when needed, monitor CCURE badging system, monitor and respond to Siemens fire system.
  • Operators will be proficient in all aspects of BAS and Access Control and rotate through each position regularly.
  • Maintain and distribute the daily log of events. Document information and assist in producing Incident Reports for any unusual occurrences.
  • Requires ability to work rotating day & night shifts on weekdays, weekends and holidays. Staff will be required to cover vacant shifts and work overtime during infrastructure emergencies or natural disasters such as hurricanes.
  • Be able to perform first aid and CPR with AED after training. Be comfortable with the use of hand fire extinguishers after training.
  • Ensure that employees and visitors follow all safety and security rules and procedures.
  • Perform periodic walk-through of data center spaces to document and ensure proper operation of facility systems.

Qualifications
Required Education:
  • AA Degree in related discipline; Or, High School and up to two (2) years of related experience with certification.

Required Experience:
  • Technical Associate's Degree in related field
  • Hands-on operational experience or training with large scale Trane air-cooled chilled water systems and Liebert air handling units and associated automation software.
  • Prior data center operations experience.
  • Building automation software training or experience.

Desired Experience:
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently with general supervision, make critical decisions, maintain thorough records of shift activities and keep supervision fully briefed on current issues.
  • Candidates must be self-motivated, possess good writing skills, able to produce reports, be an effective communicator, and have good reading skills to interpret policies and procedures.
  • Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, Outlook, etc.)
  • Must be fully ambulatory to accomplish data center rounds.
  • Candidates must be able to distinguish colors in order to observe alarm indicator lights.

Clearance:
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.

About Us
SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.
We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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