SPS - Automatisierungsingenieur developing software for programmable controllers in Industry 4.0. Engaging in automation solutions and collaborating with clients on implementations.
About the role
- Forward Deployed Automation Engineer designing and deploying automation solutions. Collaborating with operational teams to enhance efficiency and operational performance at TELUS Digital.
Responsibilities
- Build High-Impact Automations
- Design, develop, and deploy automation solutions that eliminate manual work and improve operational efficiency across Workforce Management and operational processes.
- Operate as a Forward Deployed Engineer
- Work directly with operational teams on the operations floor to observe workflows, identify inefficiencies, and uncover automation opportunities.
- Rapid Prototype-to-Production Development
- Build functional prototypes quickly, test them with SMEs and operational teams, and iteratively refine solutions until they are ready for production deployment.
- Develop Tier 1–2 Automations
- Create scripts, RPA workflows, data pipelines, and integrations that automate operational tasks such as reporting preparation, data extraction, scheduling administration, and operational monitoring.
- Operational Process Discovery
- Observe operational workflows directly on the operations floor, partnering with Team Leads and analysts to identify repetitive tasks, reporting bottlenecks, and manual processes suitable for automation.
- Apply Intelligent Automation Approaches
- Leverage RPA, scripting, APIs, data integrations, and Agentic AI approaches to build intelligent automation solutions capable of handling complex workflows.
- Collaborate Closely with Operations
- Maintain daily interaction with Team Leads, analysts, and operational SMEs to gather feedback and continuously refine automation solutions through iterative development.
- Enable Citizen Automation
- Support and guide operational leaders in building their own simple automations, helping scale automation capabilities across the organization.
- Teach and Mentor Automation Practices
- Promote automation thinking and best practices within operations by coaching teams and encouraging innovation at the frontline level.
- Build Business Impact Cases
- Quantify the operational impact of automation initiatives by measuring time savings, productivity improvements, and efficiency gains. Develop business cases demonstrating ROI and operational value.
- Present Solutions and Outcomes
- Communicate automation opportunities, prototypes, and results clearly through presentations, demos, and documentation for both operational and leadership audiences.
- Ensure Automation Reliability and Quality
- Validate automation outputs through sandbox testing and SME validation, ensuring production deployments are stable and reliable.
Requirements
- Strong proficiency in:
- - Python (preferred)
- - PowerShell or similar scripting languages
- - Automation frameworks and workflow orchestration tools
- Experience developing automation solutions using platforms such as:
- - UiPath
- - Automation Anywhere
- - Power Automate
- - Custom automation frameworks
- Strong experience with:
- - SQL and data querying
- - Data transformation and automation pipelines
- - API integration and service-based architectures
- - REST APIs and system integrations
- Experience working with modern engineering environments such as:
- - AWS, Azure, or GCP
- - Docker or containerized workflows
- - CI/CD pipelines
- - Cloud-based automation architectures
- You must demonstrate a strong capability and eagerness to implement modern AI-driven automation approaches.
- We expect candidates to have practical knowledge of, or demonstrated ability to rapidly adapt to:
- - API integration with modern LLMs (OpenAI, Gemini, etc.)
- - Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) concepts
- - Agentic AI workflows and AI-based decision automation
- - Advanced prompt engineering and orchestration
Benefits
- Private medical and life insurance from day one
- Budget for professional growth (certifications)
- Schedule flexibility.
- Extra bonus based on performance.
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