Top Automation Engineer Jobs in Denver & Boulder, CO

Paid, full-time 11-week internship supporting data center network design and automation. The intern will work with principal network engineers on network architecture challenges, infrastructure-as-code initiatives, and AI-driven automation for data center networking. The role also includes mentorship, professional development, networking, community service, cross-functional projects, and final presentations.

Lead architecture and delivery of IT automations and integrations across platforms (n8n, Airflow, Temporal, Jira). Act as technical DRI for complex automation projects, partner with Security and IAM, build reusable frameworks and documentation, establish engineering standards and code review practices, and mentor peers.

Designs, validates, and optimizes manual and automated manufacturing processes. Implements PLC, HMI, SCADA, robotics, sensors, and instrumentation; develops 3D CAD designs, control panels, fixtures, and electrical schematics. Creates SOPs and maintenance procedures, applies Lean Manufacturing and AI-driven predictive analytics, and leads automation engineering projects from concept through deployment while meeting safety and technical standards.

Design, build, and own backend services, APIs, and integrations supporting customer care workflows. The role connects Salesforce, billing, identity verification, document management, and iPaaS platforms; requires automated testing, code reviews, incident response, performance monitoring, and cross-functional collaboration. The engineer will also apply AI tools and may build production LLM solutions.

Design, build, and maintain Airflow-based automation pipelines and services to move files, run scheduled FTP jobs, validate and modify data, monitor application health, parse logs/emails, implement robust error handling and observability, and integrate API-driven systems to reduce manual operational work.

Design, implement, and operate CI/CD pipelines for mobile and backend services; maintain build/test/release processes with quality gates and artifact management; configure non-production environments; support release preparation and deployment coordination; integrate monitoring/logging and improve automation, performance, and reliability of delivery pipelines.

Leads the design and implementation of enterprise network automation across on-premises and multi-cloud environments. Develops Infrastructure as Code using Python, Ansible, Terraform, Git, and CI/CD pipelines; automates provisioning, configuration, monitoring, compliance, and lifecycle management. Supports routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers, troubleshoots incidents, performs root cause analysis, and drives network upgrades and cloud adoption. Establishes testing and engineering standards, mentors junior engineers, creates documentation, and participates in on-call support and frequent travel.

Designs, develops, deploys, and supports MES and industrial automation integrations across manufacturing sites. Connects Critical Manufacturing MES, Ignition, PLCs, SAP, and enterprise systems; develops machine connectivity, workflows, data collection, and equipment integrations; gathers requirements; leads technical projects; coordinates vendors and contractors; supports validation and deployments; and maintains integration standards and best practices.

Design and implement AI systems for customer support and compliance, architect solutions, mentor team members, and manage project deliverables.

Automate accounting and finance workflows across business systems, data exports, reports, and operational data sources. Responsibilities include improving reconciliations, journal-entry preparation, close tracking, reporting, exception management, and controls; building scripts, dashboards, templates, and workflows; connecting systems; documenting processes; and collaborating with accounting, finance, operations, and technology teams.

Build and operate enterprise container services using Docker and Kubernetes. Create architecture models, technical documentation, and data flow diagrams; coordinate SDLC activities; estimate technical work; apply best practices across development, testing, and deployment; manage Git-based source code; support Agile teams; and improve operational procedures and controls.

Develop and support technical automation solutions that streamline manual processes, improve efficiency, and reduce compliance risk. The role includes optimizing existing automations, troubleshooting, testing, and ensuring data integrity. The developer independently executes scoped automation projects, collaborates with engineers and business analysts, supports requirements refinement, contributes to agile team discussions, and provides guidance to junior colleagues and peers. Python development, data environments, APIs, databases, ETL/ELT processes, and automation platforms are central to the position.

Partners with enterprise and MSP customers to identify network automation opportunities, analyze network environments and ITSM data, and architect automation solutions using NetBrain Runbooks, Qapps, Dataviews, and integrations. Trains customer engineers to maintain and expand automation capabilities, collaborates with vendor partners, researches automation content, and delivers reliable troubleshooting and network operations solutions.

The Senior Automation Engineer oversees project engineering for automation, focusing on design, testing, commissioning, and customer interaction while managing schedules and budgets.

The Principal Automation Engineer leads automation projects for pharmaceutical facilities, establishing system requirements and managing integration for manufacturing technologies.

Leads the design, programming, commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization of industrial control systems for advanced manufacturing equipment. Develops PLC, HMI, and SCADA applications; integrates instrumentation, networking, safety systems, drives, and plant data platforms; reviews electrical and controls designs; supports FAT, SAT, startup, and production ramp; maintains documentation and standards; resolves urgent equipment issues; and mentors technical personnel across engineering, operations, maintenance, and vendor teams.

Designs, implements, and maintains industrial automation and process control systems at a highly automated steel manufacturing plant. Responsibilities include PLC and HMI improvements, control-system architecture, production and equipment optimization, performance monitoring, troubleshooting, systems integration, technical specifications, and project management. Supports steelmaking and rolling-mill operations while providing maintenance assistance and emergency on-call support.

Designs and maintains network automation, Infrastructure as Code, configuration management, orchestration, and compliance solutions across enterprise and data center environments. Integrates networks with monitoring, CMDB, ITSM, and source-of-truth platforms; develops reusable frameworks, workflows, and libraries; mentors technical teams; supports DevOps, troubleshooting, documentation, and continuous improvement. The role also contributes to technical standards, cross-functional projects, planning sessions, site visits, and vendor engagements.

Design and implement scalable infrastructure automation for onboarding and sustaining customer facilities across edge, on-premises, and cloud environments. Automate Linux systems, network appliances, provisioning, configuration, validation, monitoring, updates, and lifecycle management. Apply zero-trust security, segmentation, access controls, and secure connectivity patterns. Develop technical designs, documentation, and operational handoffs while maintaining engineering standards. Conduct code and design reviews, mentor engineers, and lead infrastructure automation improvements.

Leads Zero Trust automation and orchestration by designing reusable workflows, developing scripts and API integrations, automating evidence collection and reporting, and supporting standardized deployment and validation tooling. Documents automation architecture, dependencies, security considerations, and handoff requirements while measuring effectiveness and recommending improvements. Requires experience integrating security, analytics, ticketing, and infrastructure platforms, with knowledge of Federal cybersecurity controls and secure automation practices.

Design, build, and maintain automation, integrations, ETL pipelines, and reporting solutions (Power BI, Power Platform, Azure data services). Own reporting platform, optimize SQL/data models, partner with business users to replace manual processes, ensure data integrity, governance, documentation, and transition vendor-supported analytics to internal IT.

The GTM Engineer will automate sales workflows using tools, build integrations, design a win/loss analysis program, and collaborate with sales teams to leverage AI insights.

Lead technical authority for Emerson DeltaV systems: architect, design, implement, troubleshoot, and commission complex DeltaV solutions across regulated manufacturing (pharma, biotech, food). Develop company-wide standards, reusable libraries, and mentor engineers while supporting project delivery from specification through startup and validation activities.

Plan, execute and automate functional, regression and integration tests for mobile (iOS/Android) and backend services. Create and maintain test plans, cases and data; log and track defects; support UAT, performance and stability checks; collaborate with developers, DevOps and architects; integrate automated tests into CI pipelines and validate release readiness across environments and physical devices.

Lead design and delivery of multi-platform industrial automation projects including PLC/RTU/SCADA/DCS systems. Architect secure OT networks, develop global code libraries (IEC 61131-3), approve technical deliverables, estimate project scope and BOMs, and mentor engineers while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.