Automation • Manufacturing • Engineering — News, Contracts & Careers
Your hub for automation contractors, robotics engineers, PLC programmers, industrial electricians, designers, and the companies that need them.
Your hub for automation contractors, robotics engineers, PLC programmers, industrial electricians, designers, and the companies that need them.
Automation Contractors and Jobs is where manufacturers, system integrators, and professionals find real-time contracts, RFQs, and news on robotics, controls, PLCs, design, simulation, pneumatics, and project management—powered by Automate America’s 40,000-strong network. For broader industry trends, see the latest reports at the International Federation of Robotics. (https://ifr.org)
Latest Articles & Open Contracts
Stay on top of breakthrough projects, RFQs, hardware/software reviews, and live contract opportunities across North America.
The Automation Rate Calculator That Industry Leaders Trust
Discover the automation rate calculator built on real contract data from 40,000+ professionals. Calculate accurate automation contractor rates for PLC programmers, controls engineers, robot programmers, and all automation disciplines. Free tool delivers base rates, overtime rates, and market intelligence for manufacturers, integrators, and independent contractors across North America.
One Marketplace for Every Automation Need: Why Fragmentation Costs More Than You Think
Fragmented vendor relationships waste time and inflate costs across automation projects. Comprehensive marketplace platforms consolidate robotics, controls, and skilled trades expertise through hourly contracts, contract-to-hire arrangements, and RFQ projects. Discover why forty thousand professionals choose marketplace access over traditional staffing models.
Iowa Controls Engineers, 2 Contracts
Two Iowa manufacturers in Waterloo and Davenport need LOCAL Controls Engineers with Allen-Bradley Studio 5000 expertise. $76/hour for all rates, November through February 2026. Local Iowa candidates only—work close to home without travel. Discover why these contracts prioritize local talent over traveling contractors.
New Operating Model for Automation Companies
Discover how Automate America is transforming the automation industry by providing instant access to 40,000+ verified professionals. Learn how modern automation companies are eliminating fixed overhead, reducing risk, and building scalable operations through on-demand workforce strategies.
Press Automation RFQ, Michigan
RFQ #11093399 offers automation integrators an opportunity to bid on a multi-stage press automation project featuring safety guarding, servo gantry systems, and complete automation. Discover how Automate America’s RFQ marketplace connects 40,000 professionals with manufacturers seeking qualified automation partners across North America.
Scale Your Automation Company Without the Hiring Risk
Learn how to scale your automation company without the crushing hiring risk. Access 40,000 automation professionals across North America, quote bigger projects, and grow faster with zero bench overhead. The business model that didn’t exist until now.
Siemens Controls Engineer Needed for Volvo Automotive Laser Marking System – $250 Daily Per Diem Included
Volvo Ridgeville SC needs Siemens controls engineer for laser marking system. Nov 17-21. $80/hr + $104 OT + $250 per diem. Apply via Automate America now.
Remote Ignition HMI/SCADA Developer: Power Industry Controls Engineer Contract
Remote Ignition HMI/SCADA developer contract for power industry infrastructure. Requires Ignition platform proficiency with Python and SQL programming. Fully remote position through end of 2025 with possible extension. Competitive hourly rate with overtime. Apply today.
One Supplier, Thousands of Resources: Simplifying Automation Workforce Management
Managing multiple automation suppliers wastes time and money on procurement overhead. Automate America consolidates vendor management into one platform—one supplier, one invoice, instant access to 40,000 professionals. Free for customers.
The Only Diversity That Matters: Can You Do the Job?
Automate America built the only automation marketplace where merit matters more than demographics. Every qualified professional gets equal access to every opportunity based purely on technical capability. No bias. No barriers. No demographic data. Just skills, customer reviews, and fair competition. This is how diversity and inclusion actually work when you remove the walls that fragment our industry.
Find the Professionals You Need When Growing, Find Work for Your Employees When Slow
Discover how 40,000 automation professionals across North America share opportunities in a free, fair contract marketplace. Find engineers when growing. Find work for your bench when slow. Vetted professionals with customer reviews available on demand.
Two Fanuc Robot Programmers Needed for Ford GVOSS Project in Auburn Hills Michigan
Two Fanuc robot programmer positions available immediately in Auburn Hills, Michigan for Ford GVOSS project. Earn $48-$76.80/hour programming vision-guided robotics with 3DV systems through April 2026.
Crane Automation Drives Specialist: Dodge City Kansas Contract Starting November 3
Controls Engineer needed in Dodge City Kansas starting November 3 for automated crane system punchlist. SEW drives and Allen Bradley expertise required. Premium rates $72-$115/hour with full travel coverage. Apply now for this specialized motion control contract.
Elite Vision System Programming in Birmingham: Why Two-Week Specialist Contracts Represent Career Mastery
Birmingham, Alabama needs a vision specialist for a two-week contract on a Fanuc spot welding cell with Apera AI inspection. This $76-152/hour opportunity represents exactly why elite automation professionals should transition to specialist contracting at career peak.
Controls Engineer Needed in Warren, Michigan: Allen Bradley and Siemens Production Support
Warren, Michigan manufacturers need a Controls Engineer skilled in both Allen Bradley and Siemens platforms for long-term production support. This contract starts November 3rd and offers consistent overtime opportunities across a seven-day schedule. The dual-platform requirement and focused production support scope make this ideal for engineers seeking stable income and technical growth.
The 2.1 Million Job Gap: Why Manufacturing’s Labor Crisis is Forcing the Contract Revolution
American manufacturing faces a crisis: 2.1 million jobs could go unfilled by 2030, with 449,000 positions empty today. However, 40% of workers discovered the solution, and 80% of manufacturers now adopt flexible workforce models. The contract revolution is here.
Senior Controls Engineer in Greenville, Wisconsin: Master Web Handling Multi-Axis Drive Systems
Master web handling automation as a Senior Controls Engineer in Greenville, Wisconsin. This contract pays $68/hr base plus overtime and covers all travel expenses for work across plastic extrusion, laminating, coating, and converting operations. You’ll program Allen Bradley ControlLogix platforms and commission multi-axis PowerFlex drive systems coordinating up to 20 synchronized axes.
Two Controls Engineers Needed in Waterloo: Advanced Tire Manufacturing Automation Project
Waterloo, Iowa has two outstanding controls engineering opportunities for experienced professionals skilled in Allen Bradley PLC programming, FANUC robotics, and Keyence vision systems. This doubles the opportunity for qualified automation engineers in the region. These substantial contracts support automated tire manufacturing for agricultural equipment with competitive compensation at $76 per hour and strong potential for extension through February 2026 and beyond.
The 20/80 Rule: Why America’s Smartest Manufacturers Keep Only 20% Full-Time
The most competitive manufacturers in America have discovered a workforce strategy that traditional companies are missing: 20% permanent employees, 80% on-demand contractors. This isn’t a temporary trend—it’s the new standard for operational excellence. Learn why the true cost of full-time hiring is bankrupting your flexibility and how to access 40,000+ automation professionals exactly when you need them.
ABB SafeMove Contract $80-128/Hour – Your Safety Certification Experts
ABB SafeMove certified engineers command premium rates for specialized robotic safety validation. Discover why a Windsor automotive manufacturer is paying up to $128/hour for cylinder head assembly line commissioning and how the on-demand expertise model is reshaping American manufacturing workforce strategy.
