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Royer

AUTOMATION TECH

Madison, IN · On-site

$20/hr

Automation Technician Position Summary The Entry-Level Automation Technician supports the operation ... Working under the guidance of senior automation engineers and maintenance personnel, this position ...

Royer Corp

AUTOMATION TECH

Madison, IN · On-site

$20/hr

Automation Technician Position Summary The Entry-Level Automation Technician supports the operation ... Working under the guidance of senior automation engineers and maintenance personnel, this position ...

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Royer Corp

AUTOMATION TECH

Madison, IN · On-site

Salary: $20 Automation Technician Position Summary The Entry-Level Automation Technician supports ... Working under the guidance of senior automation engineers and maintenance personnel, this position ...

Royer Corp

AUTOMATION TECH

Madison, IN · On-site

$20/hr

Automation Technician Position Summary The Entry-Level Automation Technician supports the operation ... Working under the guidance of senior automation engineers and maintenance personnel, this position ...

SAIC

Automation Engineer Junior

Ashburn, VA · On-site

$40K - $80K/yr

ORA_ON_SITE Description We are currently seeking a motivated and energetic entry-level Automation Engineer to join our team to begin an exciting and challenging career. Position Summary The ...

System One

Engineering Automation Technician

Tulsa, OK · Remote

$31 - $41/hr

Job Title: CAD Automation Programmer Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States Type: Contract To ... Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively. * Entry-level candidates with ...

System One

Engineering Automation Technician

Tulsa, OK · Remote

$31 - $41/hr

Job Title: CAD Automation Programmer Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States Type: Contract To ... Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively. * Entry-level candidates with ...

System One

Engineering Automation Technician

Tulsa, OK · Remote

$31 - $41/hr

Job Title: CAD Automation Programmer Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States Type: Contract To ... Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively. * Entry-level candidates with ...

First Solar

Technician- Automation I USA

Perrysburg, OH

$39K/yr

... entry level Automation Technician controls position where a successful candidate will be required to support manufacturing operations, assist with equipment implementation/startup, PLC/HMI programing ...

First Solar

Technician- Automation I USA

Perrysburg, OH · On-site

$39K/yr

The following is an entry level Automation Technician controls position were a successful candidate ... Good understanding/knowledge programming/trouble-shooting Rockwell Automation Human Machine ...

Idahoan Foods

Automation Technician 1

Lewisville, ID

$37K/yr

Program, install, and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). * Design, develop ... Automation Technician 1 is an entry-level automation position where the candidate will need a ...

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First Solar

Technician- Automation I USA

New Iberia, LA

$32K/yr

... entry level Automation Technician controls position where a successful candidate will be required to support manufacturing operations, assist with equipment implementation/startup, PLC/HMI programing ...

Idahoan Foods

Automation Technician 1

Lewisville, ID · On-site

$37K/yr

Program, install, and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). * Design, develop ... Automation Technician 1 is an entry-level automation position where the candidate will need a ...

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How much do entry level automation programmer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level automation programmer in the United States is $80,664.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $68,000.00 and $92,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Automation Programmer vs Automation Technician?

AspectEntry Level Automation ProgrammerAutomation Technician
Required CredentialsAssociate's degree or technical certification in automation or programmingHigh school diploma or technical certificate, some may have associate's degree
Work EnvironmentOffice and industrial settings, programming and testing automation systemsIndustrial environments, maintaining and troubleshooting automation equipment
Employer & Industry UsageManufacturing, robotics, process control companiesManufacturing plants, automation service providers
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

The main difference is that Entry Level Automation Programmers focus on writing and testing automation software, often requiring programming skills and certifications. Automation Technicians primarily handle installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of automation hardware. Both roles are essential in manufacturing and industrial settings, but they differ in responsibilities and skill emphasis.

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Automation Engineer Junior

Automation Engineer Junior

Science Applications International Corporation

Ashburn, VA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 22 days ago

SAIC rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 79 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

69th of 210 rated it services

Job description


We are currently seeking a motivated and energetic entry-level Automation Engineer to join our team to begin an exciting and challenging career.
Position Summary
The Automation Engineer will participate in software testing, creation and implementation of Test Strategies, Plans, and Automated Test Scripts as well as other aspects of the software development lifecycle. The candidate will be responsible for developing and testing web applications as dictated by project requirement.
Job Responsibilities
  • Developing automation test scripts.
  • Generating test data and performing Data Validation.
  • Data interface message testing with JSON and XML message sets.
  • Developing SQL or Unix scripts for test data generation or test harness automation.
  • Execute regression, functional, and system testing.
  • Verifying results and producing test summaries and defect reports.
  • Identifying defects and requirement discrepancies, and generating defect change requests and reporting discrepancies.
  • Use modern software engineering IDEs including Eclipse, IntelliJ, etc. for design, development, and testing the software.
  • Work with users in an Agile development approach to understand and document requirements in JIRA.

Qualifications
Required Skills and Experience
  • Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field with 2+ years of technical experience.
  • Experience with Java/JEE design and software development experience including designing, developing, and documenting large-scale enterprise software systems.
  • Spring Boot.
  • Selenium WebDriver, TestNG.
  • Basic SQL query skills and general understanding of relational databases.
  • Ability to understand data models and write test scripts based on the data model.
  • Evaluate test results, report and manage defects.
  • Good understanding of object-oriented programming and data structures.
  • Ability to work in a high-pressure, tight-deadline environment.
  • Good written/oral communication skills and problem-solving skills; ability to communicate information to a variety of groups at different technical skill levels.
  • Strong initiative: must be able to take a high-level requirement, ask questions/seek clarifications, and get the job done.

Desired Skills and Experience
  • Experience with any one of the following test management software (Bugzilla, Jira, Rally.)
  • Experience in all stages of application testing, including backend testing, functional, usability, regression, load/stress and performance testing.
  • Experience with integration level testing, requiring ability to work with both big picture & in-depth domain knowledge.
  • Proven ability to develop, execute and maintain automated test suites across multiple environments: frontend/backend applications and API Service testing using tools such as Soap UI and Postman with basic JSON and XML knowledge.
  • Experience with any SPA framework testing tools (e.g. e2e, Protractor.)
  • Prior experience in a software development arena is a plus.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills. Must have the ability to present solutions to technical and non-technical project members.
  • Experience working in an agile development process is a plus.
  • Customer Requirements
  • Clearance - Ability to obtain and hold a public trust position and favorable suitability based on a CBP Background Investigation.
  • Citizenship - Must be a US Citizen.
  • Location - Required to be on-site in Ashburn, VA 5 days per week for the first year of employment. After the first year, have the option to work a hybrid schedule (2 days on-site) depending on the needs of the team.

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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