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New Deantronics

Mechanical Engineer III

Sparks, NV · On-site

$100K - $115K/yr

Work with external vendors and integrators to source components and manage outsourced automation projects. * Document engineering work including design history files, validation protocols, and ...

Hamilton Company

Automation Engineer

Reno, NV · On-site

Works closely with the Project Management and R&D teams for applications related tasks and/or ... Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, Computer Science or similar field is required. About ...

Quora

AI Automation Engineer -Remote

Carson City, NV · On-site +1

$202.38K - $234.20K/yr

Experience creating LLM-backed tools involving prompt engineering and automated evals * 5+ years of ... Excellent debugging skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously * High level ...

Quora

AI Automation Engineer -Remote

Sparks, NV · On-site +1

$202.38K - $234.20K/yr

Experience creating LLM-backed tools involving prompt engineering and automated evals * 5+ years of ... Excellent debugging skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously * High level ...

Elevant Recruiting

Controls Engineer

Reno, NV · On-site

$140K/yr

Support compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and business management systems ... Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial manufacturing automation or controls engineering.

Rocket EMS

Director of Engineering

Carson City, NV

$150K - $200K/yr

Manage engineering change control (ECOs), configuration management, and revision control. Automation & Continuous Improvement * Lead LEAN/CI programs focused on waste reduction, defect elimination ...

Weber Metals

Control Specialist II- *Verdi, NV*

Verdi, NV · On-site

$112.41K - $138.86K/yr

Design and implement machine controls systems for automation equipment. * PLC programing, Motion ... Manage program and schematic history. * Improve performance and reduce downtime on presses ...

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How much do automation engineering manager jobs pay per year?

As of May 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for automation engineering manager in Reno, NV is $137,648.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $117,200.00 and $159,500.00 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 in the Automation Engineering Manager position, and why are they important?

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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Sr Network Automation Engineer

Sr Network Automation Engineer

Berkshire Hathaway Energy

Reno, NV • On-site

$103.70K - $142.10K/yr

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Berkshire Hathaway Energy rating

6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Based on 18 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

We are seeking a Sr Network Automation Engineer to help transform and modernize our enterprise network. This role focuses on designing and developing automated workflows that increase efficiency, improve network reliability, and reduce manual operational effort. You will work closely with Network Engineering, Operations, Platform, and Voice/Carrier teams to deliver scalable solutions that support data centers, cloud connectivity, security initiatives, and edge network environments.

If you enjoy building tools, integrating systems, solving complex problems, and shaping the future of network operations - this role is for you.

Work Location: Onsite at one of the listed locations; remote candidates may be considered.

MidAmerican Energy Company, a Midwest utility, provides regulated electric and natural gas service to more than 1.6 million customers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The company owns and operates a portfolio of power-generating assets, approximately 61% of which is wind generation.MidAmerican Energy Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

Bachelor's degree in management information systems (MIS), computer science, or related technical field; or equivalent work experience. (Typically four years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.) 

A minimum of six years of experience in network engineering or network automation

  • Automation engineering, infrastructure engineering, platform engineering, or software engineering 
  • Strong experience with Python, REST APIs, JSON/YAML, and scripting best practices.
  • Experience with automation and IaC tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Gitbased workflows, and CI/CD.
  • Solid understanding of enterprise networking: 
    • Routing: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP
    • Switching: VLANs, STP, LACP, VRFs
    • Firewalls: Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA (or similar)
    • Wireless networks
    • SDWAN platforms
  • Familiarity with cloud networking concepts (AWS, Azure).
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problemsolving skills.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with Cisco IOS/IOSXE/NXOS, Juniper, or Extreme networks.
  • Exposure to observability systems (Splunk, SolarWinds, ThousandEyes, etc.)
  • Experience building CI/CD pipelines for network automation.
  • Certifications such as CCNA/CCNP, DevNet Associate/Professional, or cloud fundamentals.

Soft Skills

  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across diverse technical teams.
  • Proactive, selfstarting approach with a focus on continuous improvement.
  • Comfortable operating in a fastpaced, transformationdriven environment.

Work Location: Onsite at one of the listed locations; remote candidates may be considered.

Automation & Tooling

  • Build, maintain, and enhance automation workflows using Python, Ansible, REST APIs, Git, and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Automate device onboarding, configuration deployment, health checks, compliance validation, and monitoring processes.
  • Integrate automation with observability, reporting, and orchestration platforms.

Network Engineering Support

  • Collaborate on the design and delivery of automated solutions for LAN/WAN, wireless, firewalls, data centers, SDWAN, load balancers and cloud networking.
  • Support modernization programs such as SDWAN pilots, cloud connectivity initiatives, lifecycle hardware refreshes, and telephony automation.

Operational Excellence

  • Reduce operational overhead through repeatable, automated workflows.
  • Assist operations teams by automating prechecks, postchecks, and verification tasks for network changes.
  • Enable consistency and reliability across distributed network environments.

Documentation & Standards

  • Create and maintain documentation for automation modules, scripts, workflows, templates, and processes.
  • Contribute to network engineering standards, design documents, diagrams, and runbooks.

CrossFunctional Collaboration

  • Partner with Platform Engineering on tooling, dashboards, CI/CD pipelines, and observability systems.
  • Support Voice & Carrier Services engineering in automation initiatives.
  • Work closely with operations and data center teams to ensure compatibility and adoption of automated workflows.

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