How to find automation jobs
Your complete guide to finding and landing industrial automation contracts on Automate America.
Create your Automate America profile
Sign up for a free account and complete your profile — skills (PLC brands, robot types, languages), certifications, work history, and portfolio projects.
Pro tip: Profiles above 80% completion get far more employer views.
Set your preferences
Configure desired rate, preferred locations, travel willingness, and availability. Turn on notifications for jobs that match your criteria.
Pro tip: A rate range instead of a single number widens your match opportunities.
Search and filter jobs
Use FEED search to find relevant contracts. Filter by skills (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, FANUC), location, remote options, rate range, and duration.
Pro tip: Save your searches to get instant alerts when matching jobs post.
Review job details
Open the jobs that interest you for the full picture: description, required skills, company info, location, duration, and pay. Check the fit against your expertise.
Pro tip: Established companies with complete profiles are the safer bets.
Apply with a strong application
Click "Apply" and add a personalized message: relevant experience, specific projects, and why you fit. Concise but pointed.
Pro tip: Customized applications get a much higher response rate than generic ones.
Follow up and interview
Track your application status in your dashboard, respond quickly to messages, and prep for technical interviews by refreshing the relevant skills.
Pro tip: Most employers respond within 3–5 business days — follow up politely if it goes quiet.
Accept the offer and start
Review the rate, duration, and terms, then accept through Automate America to lock in the contract. Coordinate your start date and onboarding with the employer.
Pro tip: Read every contract term before accepting — Automate America provides dispute resolution if needed.
In-demand skills right now
These carry the highest employer demand on Automate America today:
Typical contract rates
Hourly rates vary with skills, experience, and location:
Start your job search
Create your free profile and start browsing automation contracts today.