I just checked all my up to date mods with Grep (it searches all defined files, I told it to search my entire Factorio mods folder. My copy of the mods aren't zipped, so I can edit them.)
There are no instances of base/graphics/technology/automation.png in any of my mods.
- I seriously doubt the issue is with the mod you've reported the error to. This is the Library, it doesn't add any game content, it's just required by my other mods.
- Are you sure you're using all up to date Bob's mods?
- Are you sure the issue is even with Bob's mods?