What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Engineer position at Smart Gauge Staffing LLC?
Location: Hybrid with 3x a week in Boca Raton, FL
Role
Automation Engineer
Key Qualifications
Role
Automation Engineer
Key Qualifications
- Microsoft Power Platform Expertise:
- Proficiency in Power Automate for building and optimizing workflows.
- Experience in designing and implementing solutions using MS Power Platform connectors.
- VBA Macros & Excel VBA Proficiency:
- Expertise in developing and automating tasks using Excel VBA.
- Ability to create complex macros to improve productivity.
- RPA (Robotic Process Automation) Tools:
- Experience with tools like UiPath, Automation Anywhere, or Blue Prism.
- Ability to design, develop, and deploy RPA bots for process automation.
- MS SharePoint, Teams, and Visio:
- Experience in using MS SharePoint for document management and workflow automation.
- Proficiency in MS Teams for collaboration and Visio for creating process diagrams.
- Process Automation & BPA (Business Process Automation):
- Proven experience in identifying, analyzing, and automating repetitive tasks.
- Expertise in designing and configuring automation solutions with a focus on workflow optimization.
- Solution Design & Configuration:
- Ability to design comprehensive automation solutions, including flowcharts and process maps.
- Experience in deploying automation workflows with robust error handling and logging.
- Business Process Analysis, Improvement, and Business Acumen:
- Ability to create current state and proposed future state business process flows.
- Background in process efficiency and process analysis.
- Capability to review and assess whether existing processes are still relevant, rather than just automating them.
- Deployment, Monitoring, & Maintenance:
- Experience in deploying and managing Power Platform solutions across environments (development, testing, production).
- Proficiency in monitoring automation workflows and performing regular maintenance to ensure long-term reliability.
- Analytical & Compliance Skills:
- Expertise in optimizing existing workflows for efficiency and accuracy.
- Knowledge of compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) and data security best practices.
- Communication, Collaboration & Support:
- Strong communication skills for effectively conveying technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience in cross-departmental collaboration and providing end-user training and support.
- Proficiency in documenting workflows and creating user-friendly guides.
- Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Fundamentals or Developer Associate.
- Certification in RPA tools like UiPath or Automation Anywhere.
- Certification in ITIL or other process management frameworks.
- VBA and Excel-related certifications.
