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How much does a Automation Engineer V make in the United States? The average Automation Engineer V salary in the United States is $176,700 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $157,500 and $200,800. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Automation Engineer V Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Automation Engineer V Salary $140,019 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Automation Engineer V Salary $157,500 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Automation Engineer V Salary $176,700 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Automation Engineer V Salary $200,800 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Automation Engineer V Salary $222,742 US March 26, 2024
25% $157,500 10% $140,019 90% $222,742 75% $200,800 $176,700 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Automation Engineer V develops technical designs, process diagrams, SCADA block diagrams, and control schematics to implement automation controls. Designs, installs, optimizes, and adapts electronic control systems and instruments to automate and monitor industrial processes. Being a Automation Engineer V models, tests, and measures output and data to analyze performance or quality issues and develop solutions. Configures systems using PLC and HMI techniques. In addition, Automation Engineer V requires a bachelor's degree in engineering. Typically reports to a manager. Being a Automation Engineer V works autonomously. Goals are generally communicated in "solution" or project goal terms. May provide a leadership role for the work group through knowledge in the area of specialization. Works on advanced, complex technical projects or business issues requiring state of the art technical or industry knowledge. Working as a Automation Engineer V typically requires 10+ years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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