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Your Next Electrical Design Contract: Join Automate America
Discover high-paying electrical design contracts with Automate America. We’re featuring a KUKA robot cell project in Jasper, Indiana, paying $73/hr with overtime opportunities. Join 40,000+ automation professionals in our network.

Allen Bradley: America’s Automation Champion with One Fatal Flaw
Studio 5000 software licensing costs up to $8,261 per seat perpetual or $2,829 annually. Real pricing data shows why engineers are frustrated with Allen Bradley licensing policies.

ABB Paint Contract $80/Hour Greer SC. 8-15-25
Experienced ABB paint programmer needed in Greer SC to add dual purge solvent option on IRB 5400 robots with IRB 1000 applicators. Starts August 15 2025.

The Top Five Real-World Use Cases for AI in Industrial Automation
AI is no longer experimental in manufacturing. Discover five practical GPT-5 use cases for engineers, technicians, and plant managers.

Yaskawa Spot Welding Contract 8-28-25
Automate America seeks 3–4 Yaskawa/Motoman Robot Programmers for a high-priority BIW project. Competitive pay, per diem, and overtime available.

Build Your Professional Profile on Automate America: Your Gateway to the Future of Work
Automate America connects automation professionals, integrators, service companies, and manufacturers in the largest professional gig economy for industrial automation.

How to Register on Automate America — A Simple Guide to the Future of Work

The Future of Work Is Here — Welcome to Automate America
Automate America is the world’s largest automation gig platform, helping manufacturers, contractors, and service partners connect instantly to get work done.

Windows Server Migration Engineer Contract — $80/hr, Fully Remote
Earn $80/hr on a fully remote Windows Server migration contract while helping critical infrastructure stay compliant. Powered by Automate America’s 40 000-strong network.

Electrical Controls Technician Contract – Fort Worth’s Food-Processing 8-6-25
Earn top pay on a three-month Electrical Controls Technician contract in Fort Worth’s food-processing hub. Apply through Automate America – the world’s largest automation service company.

Fanuc R-J2 Robot Programmer Needed in Findlay, OH – $73/hr + Travel 8-6-25
Short-term Fanuc R-J2 contract in Findlay, OH — $73/hr plus travel to support an old routing system. Start date flexible. One week of solid pay and experience.

3-Week Controls Electrician Contract | $60 hr ST | Start Aug 11 2025 | Temperance, MI
Three-week Controls Electrician sprint in Temperance, MI—start Aug 11, earn up to $96/hr, and see why Automate America is the fastest way to flex manpower on demand.

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