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Job Description
As an Automation Engineer, you will work closely with the Automation & AI team and business stakeholders to design and implement end-to-end automation solutions that increase efficiency and advance functional capabilities across the organization. In this role, you will contribute to the planning, design, development, and implementation of integrated technology solutions that support and enhance the automation program at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
The Automation Engineer is responsible for the engineering, build, configuration, integration, performance optimization, and support of automation platforms, including UiPath, Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio, Microsoft Foundry, Microsoft Power Apps, Microsoft Power Automate, and related technologies. The position also assists with end-to-end testing to ensure platform stability, reliability, and optimal performance.
Additionally, the role is responsible for planning and validating infrastructure and support system upgrades in accordance with ITIL best practices. The Automation Engineer manages projects ranging from small to large in scope, risk, and organizational impact, while contributing to strategic initiatives through the evaluation and research of new and existing products, procedures, and workflow requirements associated with automation technologies.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field and four years of experience working within Agile Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies, including analysis, design, development, DevOps, testing, and promotion of solutions into production environments. Demonstrated experience with API integrations and the development and implementation of robotic process automation (RPA) solutions.
Experience with automation and scripting technologies, including Python, PowerShell, Microsoft Foundry, Microsoft Power Automate, UiPath, Puppet, Ansible, Terraform, and ServiceNow. Knowledge of process automation frameworks, platform configuration, system integration, and performance optimization. Ability to maintain and continuously improve processes, standards, policies, methodologies, and tools that support automation initiatives.
Experience ensuring configuration consistency and establishing processes that support reliable and reproducible development, test, and production environments. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and business stakeholders. Experience providing production support and end-user support in a complex technology environment.
Our Comprehensive Employee Benefits Include:
- An array of retirement plan options, each with a generous employer contribution.
- Affordable health insurance options, including dental, vision and prescription coverage that begin on day one.
- Paid vacation and sick leave, including short and long-term disability and paid parental leave.
- Get the most out of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
- And much more!
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
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The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
- Four years experience working within Agile SDLC (analysis, design, development, DevOps, testing, promotion to production)
- Demonstrated experience with API integrations
- Development and implementation of robotic process automation (RPA) solutions
- Experience with Python scripting
- Experience with PowerShell scripting
- Experience with UiPath
- Experience with Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio, Microsoft Foundry, Power Apps, or Power Automate
- Experience with configuration/automation tools: Puppet, Ansible, Terraform
- Experience with ServiceNow
- Knowledge of process automation frameworks, platform configuration, system integration, and performance optimization
- Experience ensuring configuration consistency and reproducible dev/test/production environments
- Experience providing production support and end-user support in complex technology environments
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; ability to collaborate with technical and business stakeholders
What We Do
The Salmon P. Chase Center for Civics, Culture, and Society was established by the State of Ohio in 2023 to research and teach the historical ideas, traditions, and texts that have shaped the American constitutional order.
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