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How much do warehouse automation design engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for warehouse automation design 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 Warehouse Automation Design Engineer vs Warehouse Automation Technician?

AspectWarehouse Automation Design EngineerWarehouse Automation Technician
CredentialsBachelor's degree in engineering or related field; certifications in automation or roboticsTechnical diploma or associate degree; certifications in automation systems
Work EnvironmentDesign offices, project planning, collaboration with engineers and clientsWarehouse sites, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by engineering firms, automation companies, logistics providersUsed by warehouse operators, logistics companies, automation service providers

The Warehouse Automation Design Engineer focuses on designing and planning automation systems, requiring engineering knowledge and project management skills. In contrast, the Warehouse Automation Technician handles installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of automation equipment on-site. Both roles are essential in the automation process but differ in responsibilities, work environment, and required credentials.

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Infographic showing various Warehouse Automation Design Engineer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 87% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $107,126 per year, or $51.5 per hour.

Automation Design Engineer

Clearwater, FL • On-site

Paligen Technologies, Inc.
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Full-time

Posted 27 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Provide system engineering support to multi-disciplinary project teams.

  • Lead the development of Statements of Work, estimates, and project execution plans, and present engineering work to internal teams, customers, and partners.

  • Review technical results from project teams to ensure completeness, correctness, and proper documentation.

Job description

Position Title: Automation Design Engineer
Job Family: Engineering
Company Name: McCormick Stevenson
Location: On site - Clearwater, FL
McCormick Stevenson, subsidiary of Paligen Technologies, is seeking an experienced Automation Design Engineer to serve as a technical specialist for the company in the design of automation and mechanical equipment. The Automation Design Engineer will: provide creative and original thinking in the design process from the definition of a specification to the approval of final drawings, act independently to recommend changes in the technical approach or emphasis of projects, provide direct communication of unique and innovative practices between the company and the client, provide technical guidance and training to engineering staff, and promote company core values throughout the work force.
Responsibilities:
  • Provide simultaneous engineering team leadership and subject matter expertise across major projects of considerable scope and complexity, with the highest degree of integrity, commitment, and professionalism.
  • Provide system engineering support to multi-disciplinary project teams.
  • Proactively communicate and collaborate with internal and external team members.
  • Lead the development of Statements of Work, estimates, and project execution plans. Provide technical leadership in the development of proposals and white papers.
  • Conceive, plan, and develop new technical methods or approaches as warranted by advancements in state-of-the-art technology.
  • Thoroughly review all technical results developed by project teams to determine if outputs are complete, correct, integrated with project objectives, and adequately documented.
  • Lead presentations of engineering work to internal teams, customers, and partners.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
  • BS degree from an accredited engineering college a minimum of 7 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Defense or Aerospace industry experience.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Expertise in performing engineering calculations (tolerance analysis, first-order thermal and structural calculations).
  • Mastery of 3D CAD tools.
  • Mastery of Microsoft Office PowerPoint, Word, Excel.
  • Expertise in interpretation of engineering documentation (drawings, parts lists, change orders, specifications, etc.).
  • ASME Y14.5 proficiency.
  • Must have the ability to obtain a Secret DoD clearance.
Preferred:
  • Experience in automation and controls.
  • Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering.
  • SolidWorks and/or Creo Mastery.
  • ASME Y14.5 Mastery.
  • CETOL Six Sigma Mastery.
  • Experience with manufacturing processes and equipment.
Other Requirements:
  • Travel: Up to 20% of total time to support customer locations.
  • Work Environment: Office work environment with travel to customer manufacturing facilities.
  • Background Investigation/Drug Screen/US Person: Required
Paligen Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value the unique skills and capabilities that our team members bring to our mission. We make all hiring and employment decisions based solely on individual qualifications, merit, and business needs. We strictly prohibit discrimination, ensuring a fair and objective selection process for all applicants.

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