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How much do temporary automation engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for temporary automation engineer in the United States is $107,126.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $86,500.00 and $123,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Temporary Automation Engineer vs Automation Technician?

AspectTemporary Automation EngineerAutomation Technician
CredentialsBachelor's in Engineering or related field, certifications like PLC or SCADATechnical diploma or associate degree, certifications in automation systems
Work EnvironmentProject-based, engineering-focused, often in manufacturing or industrial settingsHands-on, maintenance and troubleshooting in industrial or manufacturing plants
Employer & Industry UsageTemporary staffing agencies, engineering firms, manufacturing companiesManufacturing plants, industrial facilities, automation service providers
Search & Comparison IntentLooking for engineering roles with temporary contracts in automationSeeking technical roles focused on maintenance and troubleshooting

The main difference is that Temporary Automation Engineers focus on designing and implementing automation systems temporarily, often with an engineering background, while Automation Technicians handle hands-on maintenance and troubleshooting of automation equipment. Both roles are essential in industrial settings but differ in responsibilities and required qualifications.

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Automation Engineer III (Relocation Assistance)

Automation Engineer III (Relocation Assistance)

RESILIENCE

West Chester, OH • On-site

$80K - $121K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago


Job description

A career at Resilience is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to change the future.

Resilience is a technology-focused biomanufacturing company that's changing the way medicine is made. We're building a sustainable network of high-tech, end-to-end manufacturing solutions to better withstand disruptive events, serve scientific discovery, and reach those in need.

For more information, please visit www.resilience.com

Position Summary

The Automation Engineer III is responsible for delivering technical projects for the manufacturingintelligence and automation systems. The engineer will provide change management and lifecycle analysis for systems within their area of expertise.

Responsibilities

  • Interface with several types of equipment and systems, including but not limited to PLCs, SCADAs, HMIs, Servers, Databases, Data Historian, Visualization, and other automation equipment.
  • Experience with networking, including but not limited to VLAN, Subnets, and IP protocols.
  • Participate and support in the design, optimization, commissioning, or validation of newly procured or existing equipment as the automation lead.
  • Consult cross-functionally and assist system owners in process development as the automation subject matter expert.
  • Review and approve requirements, specifications, drawings, coding procedures, and guideline.
  • Provide technical guidance and train others on systems, software, equipment, machines, procedures, and/or processes.
  • Communicate priorities and progress to the team on a continuing basis.
  • High technical ability with a troubleshooting approach.
  • Identify temporary and permanent fixes to address issues.
  • Review and approve documentation needed for the qualification of equipment and processes.
  • Author, review, and revise SOPs and specifications to maintain equipment, systems, and/or facilities.
  • Ensure proper documentation practices during maintenance processes.
  • Recommend and initiate activities to ensure area and equipment are maintained in a state of compliance.
  • Assess and implement improvements in productivity, waste generation, quality, and cost.
  • Lead and coordinate investigations and studies with little supervision.
  • Interact with regulatory agency personnel during audits and inspections.
  • Perform quality audits to ensure devices used are in proper working condition.
  • Provide 24/7 support to others as part of a rotating on-call support system.
  • All other tasks as needed or assigned by the supervisor.


Minimum Qualifications

  • Significant experience supporting manufacturing operations in a regulated or cGMP environment
  • Experience with the following Automation systems (PLC, HMI, SCADA), including but not limited to Rockwell, Inductive (Ignition), Aveva (Wonderware), Siemens, Emerson (GE), or B&R


Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, computer science or a related discipline
  • Knowledge of GMP principles, GAMP 5 and ISA standards
  • Experience with FactoryTalk Batch, Data Historian systems, and Microsoft SQL database designs


This position may also include the following conditions:
Sitting and working on computers, meeting with stakeholders for design requirements, working with vendors and regulatory authorities, occasionally working on the plant floor and interacting with equipment.
The items described here are representative of those that must be met successfully to perform the essential functions of this job.

Sponsorship or support for work authorization, including visas, is not available for this position.

Resilience is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or characteristic, or other non-job-related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state, and local laws. Requests for reasonable accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process.

Resilience offers employees a robust total rewards program including an annual cash bonus program, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match and our benefits package which is thoughtfully designed to support our employees with great healthcare (including medical, dental and vision), family building benefits, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays, other paid leaves of absence, tuition reimbursement and support for caregiving needs. Our target base pay hiring range for this position is $80,000.00 - $121,250.00 per year. Actual base pay is dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate's geographical location, relevant experience, qualifications, skills and knowledge. Excited about Resilience? We encourage you to apply and start a conversation with one of our recruiters.