Roles & Skills
ECLARO delivers top talent for a variety of Automation Engineer roles, tailored to meet different project needs, skills, and levels of experience and expertise. Although the specifics and titles may vary for each individual business, our experienced recruiters have a track record of success in helping businesses hire at all levels
Junior Automation Engineers
Focus on writing basic automation scripts, assisting in the maintenance of existing automation systems, and debugging issues.
Mid-Level Automation Engineers
Handle more complex automation tasks, integrate automation tools with other technologies, and contribute to the development of new features.
Senior Automation Engineers
Lead project planning, develop and implement complex automation solutions, and manage automation projects from start to finish.
Key skills
- Python, JavaScript, or Java programming
- RPA (Robotic Process Automation) platforms (UiPath, Blue Prism, Automation Anywhere)
- Process analysis and workflow optimization
- API integration and web automation
- Testing and quality assurance
- Database knowledge (SQL)
- Problem-solving and attention to detail
Frequently asked questions
What does an Automation Engineer do day-to-day?
Automation Engineers identify repetitive business processes and design solutions to streamline them. Daily work includes analyzing workflows, developing and testing automation scripts, configuring RPA platforms, troubleshooting failures, and collaborating with business teams to understand requirements and improve efficiency. They also maintain documentation and monitor automation performance to ensure reliability.
What certifications or qualifications matter most?
While formal certifications are not always required, candidates with RPA platform certifications (such as UiPath Certified Associate or Blue Prism Developer) are highly valued. A bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field is common, though strong candidates with relevant hands-on experience and programming skills are equally competitive. Industry-specific domain knowledge is a plus.
How does ECLARO help find the right Automation Engineer for my company?
ECLARO specializes in staffing automation professionals by matching your specific technology stack, industry, and process needs with qualified engineers. We handle the screening process, verify technical skills and platform expertise, and manage the entire hiring workflow—from initial placement through onboarding—so your team can focus on integrating the resource into your projects.
What's the difference between an Automation Engineer and a traditional software developer?
Automation Engineers focus on optimizing existing business processes through configuration-based tools and scripting, often without building custom applications from scratch. Software developers create new applications and systems. While both require programming skills, Automation Engineers emphasize process efficiency, system integration, and minimizing manual work, making the role ideal for organizations looking to quickly transform legacy or manual workflows.
Can we hire automation engineers in the Philippines?
Yes. Through its ECAPTIVE dedicated-team model, ECLARO hires automation engineers in Metro Manila who work only for you, on your hours. They can build test automation with tools such as Selenium, Cypress or Playwright, automate build and release steps, and maintain scripts as your product changes. ECLARO also places automation engineers in the US.
Ways to hire through ECLARO
ECLARO can fill this role through contract or contract-to-hire staffing, direct placement, an Employer of Record (EOR), recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), or a dedicated offshore team in the Philippines (ECAPTIVE).