Automation Engineer, Automotive

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Engineering roles like this one are among the most sought-after in Bulgarian industry heading into 2026, as manufacturers expand automated lines and reshore European production. Demand is strongest in the Trakia Economic Zone around Plovdiv, in Sofia, and across the automotive and electronics clusters in Ruse, Gabrovo and Stara Zagora. Employers range from global tier-one suppliers such as Schneider Electric, Sensata, Liebherr and Yazaki to established Bulgarian machine-building firms.

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For Automation Engineer, Automotive roles in Sofia, salaries typically range from 1 330 EUR to 2 140 EUR gross per month, with an average gross salary of around 1 740 EUR. Higher pay goes to engineers with CAD proficiency (SolidWorks or AutoCAD), automation and PLC experience, and a track record on IATF 16949 or Six Sigma projects.

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