Automation Engineer

Future Electronics; Kirkland; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Onsite gym and fitness studio

Group RRSP plan

Onsite medical clinic and telemedicine access

Daily shuttle service

Subsidized employee café

Job summary

Future Electronics is looking for a Senior Automation Engineer in Kirkland, Canada. You will oversee the entire automation lifecycle, including process discovery, solution design, development, and deployment. The role involves working with key stakeholders to optimize business processes through innovative automation solutions.

The ideal candidate will have strong web automation experience, outstanding communication skills, and a background in process improvement methodologies. This position offers a hybrid work model and includes competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with dynamic web automation.
• Experience with API authentication, JSON/XML, and data transformation.
• Excellent English communication skills (spoken and written).
• Strong analytical and debugging skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of automation initiatives.
• Analyze workflows and identify automation opportunities.
• Build robust automations across multiple toolsets.
• Deploy automations into dev/test/prod environments.
• Optimize automations for reliability and performance.

Skills

Dynamic web automation

API authentication

JSON/XML and data transformation

Analytical and debugging skills

Fluent English communication

Education

University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

UiPath

Microsoft Power Automate Desktop

Automation Anywhere

Blue Prism

Microsoft 365

Job description

We are establishing a new enterprise automation capability to improve and optimize business processes across the organization. As a Senior Automation Engineer, you will lead the full lifecycle of automation initiatives — from process discovery and solution design to development, deployment, monitoring, and ongoing maintenance.

Potential Automation Toolsets You May Use

• RPA / UI Automation: UiPath, Microsoft Power Automate Desktop, Automation Anywhere, Blue Prism
• Workflow Automation & Integration: Microsoft Power Automate (cloud), API orchestration tools, logic automation services

Key Responsibilities

• Process Discovery & Solution Design
• Work with SMEs to analyze workflows and identify automation opportunities.
• Evaluate complexity, exception scenarios, and ROI potential.
• Choose the appropriate automation strategy (RPA, workflow, API, scripting, AI/ML, hybrid).
• Automation Development
• Build robust automations across multiple toolsets.
• Automate supplier registration portals and other multi-step processes.
• Integrate with Microsoft 365 and enterprise SaaS systems as needed.
• Build reusable modules and incorporate AI/ML where valuable.
• Deployment, Orchestration & Monitoring
• Deploy automations into dev/test/prod environments.
• Configure runtime models (attended, unattended, hybrid).
• Implement monitoring, alerts, logs, and diagnostics.
• Manage credentials, permissions, and security alignment.
• DevOps, CI/CD & Governance
• Use Git for version control and code governance.
• Build CI/CD pipelines for testing and deployment.
• Define and enforce engineering and documentation standards.
• Continuous Improvement & Stakeholder Engagement
• Optimize automations for reliability and performance.
• Troubleshoot production issues and conduct root-cause analysis.
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders in fluent English.
• Produce documentation and support organizational adoption of automation.

Required Qualifications

• Strong experience with dynamic web automation.
• Experience with API authentication, JSON/XML, and data transformation.
• Excellent English communication skills (spoken and written).
• Strong analytical and debugging skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (preferred).
• Familiarity with AI/ML for automation.
• Process improvement experience (Lean, Six Sigma).

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries with comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Wellness amenities including an onsite gym, fitness studio, and comfortable employee lounge
• Group RRSP plan to help you invest in your future
• Onsite medical clinic and access to telemedicine
• Daily shuttle service from two downtown locations, with shuttle service access near a bus station
• Subsidized employee café serving delicious meals and snacks

How We Work

We embrace a hybrid work model that balances flexibility with collaboration. Our offices are designed to bring people together, while remote work provides the freedom to work where you’re most productive.

Our Commitment

Future Electronics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.