What is an Industrial Automation Engineer?

This page aims to offer a clear and detailed definition of what an automation engineer is, highlighting their responsibilities, skills and the fundamental role they play in various industries. Join us as we explore the ins and outs of this dynamic profession, and how automation engineers drive innovation, efficiency and reliability in the modern world of automation.

Automation engineers use technology to improve, optimize, and automate manufacturing processes.

Think of them like the all-in-one engineering knife
They need to have a strong understanding of all disciplines that support automation and be reliable in their ability to apply them.

Required technical skills include:

  • Robotics
  • Industrial controls
  • Basic mechanical design
  • Programming
  • Troubleshooting

Good verbal, written and listening skills are essential

creative thinking
Automation engineers are expected to ask and answer: How can this task be done better? Faster? Safer?

We do not offer jobs, we build careers

We are proud to say that AUS has created more than 2,000 careers in the automation industry. Aus is a company whose real product is its people; The most important decisions we make are about who we employ.

Our engineers represent us every day: meeting after meeting, call after call, system after system, before the thousands of clients with whom we interact. We trust our reputation and our future to our team.

We are passionate about our work and value a rewarding work environment. We offer excellent compensation.