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Control & Automation Engineer

HIGH DemandLOW AI Risk· Rs.150k+ /mo

About This Role

Uses PLCs and sensors to automate industrial machinery and manufacturing processes.

Work Environment

FIELDTeam: MEDIUMUNIFORMRemote: LOW

Skills Required

Required

Industrial Automation & Control Systems

Salary in Sri Lanka (LKR / month)

Entry LevelRs.65k – Rs.110k/mo
Mid-LevelRs.110k – Rs.200k/mo
SeniorRs.200k – Rs.350k/mo

Global Salary (USD / year)

Entry Level$65k – $85k/yr
Mid-Level$85k – $130k/yr
Senior$130k – $180k/yr

Risks & Challenges

AI Replacement Risk

LOW

LONG TERM

Burnout Risk

MEDIUM

Job Security (SL)

HIGH

How to Qualify in Sri Lanka

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University Degrees (20)

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Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technology HonoursNorthshore College
⏱ 4.0
Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technology Honours (Top-up)Northshore College
⏱ 1.5
Engineering Technology (ET)Rajarata University of Sri LankaGov
⏱ 4.0
Engineering Technology (ET)Rajarata University of Sri LankaGov
⏱ 4.0
BSc (Hons) in Engineering in Electronics and Engineering ManagementSLTC Research University
⏱ 4.0Rs.600k/yr
BSc (Hons) in Engineering in Electronics and Power SystemsSLTC Research University
⏱ 4.0Rs.600k/yr
BSc (Hons) in Engineering in Electronics and TelecommunicationSLTC Research University
⏱ 4.0Rs.600k/yr
BTech (Hons) in ElectronicsSLTC Research University
⏱ 4.0Rs.500k/yr
EngineeringSouth Eastern University of Sri LankaGov
⏱ 4.0
EngineeringSouth Eastern University of Sri LankaGov
⏱ 4.0
EngineeringUniversity of JaffnaGov
⏱ 4.0
EngineeringUniversity of JaffnaGov
⏱ 4.0
Physical ScienceUniversity of KelaniyaGov
⏱ 3.0
Physical ScienceUniversity of KelaniyaGov
⏱ 3.0
EngineeringUniversity of PeradeniyaGov
⏱ 4.0
EngineeringUniversity of PeradeniyaGov
⏱ 4.0
EngineeringUniversity of RuhunaGov
⏱ 4.0
EngineeringUniversity of RuhunaGov
⏱ 4.0
EngineeringUniversity of Sri JayewardenepuraGov
⏱ 4.0
EngineeringUniversity of Sri JayewardenepuraGov
⏱ 4.0

At a Glance

SL Salary (entry)Rs.65k – Rs.110k/mo
SL Salary (senior)Rs.200k – Rs.350k/mo
Global (senior)$130k – $180k/yr
SL DemandHIGH
WLB Score6/10
Remote WorkLOW

AI Replacement Risk

LOW

LONG TERM

Sectors

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

To become a Control & Automation Engineer in Sri Lanka. Relevant degree programmes include: Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technology Honours, Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technology Honours (Top-up), Engineering Technology (ET). Professional qualifications: Corporate Membership — Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka. Explore step-by-step career roadmaps contributed by Sri Lankan Control & Automation Engineers at paths.lk/career-paths/control-automation-engineer.

In Sri Lanka, a Control & Automation Engineer earns LKR 65k–LKR 110k/month at entry level, LKR 110k–LKR 200k/month at mid-level, and LKR 200k–LKR 350k/month at senior level. Globally, experienced Control & Automation Engineers earn USD 180k+/year.

Key skills for a Control & Automation Engineer in Sri Lanka: Industrial Automation & Control Systems.