Process Automation Technician - PHWP

Timken; Iron Station (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Timken is seeking a part-time Process Automation Technician to support developing and delivering technical processes that align with organizational goals. The role focuses on identifying automation opportunities, building data tools, and providing ongoing support to improve efficiency in our processes.

The position emphasizes collaboration with managers and engineers, a strong emphasis on safety and confidentiality, and the creation of user-friendly automation solutions for non-technical users.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college, university, or technical school.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher.
• Ability to commit to the program schedule and comply with safety and confidentiality requirements.
• Proven experience in technical training, instructional design, or a related field.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, capable of engaging diverse audiences.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with department managers, engineers, analysts, coordinators, HR, finance, and other stakeholders to gather opportunities.
• Analyze routine administrative tasks and identify automation opportunities; provide business cases, cost impact, and priority rankings.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain automation scripts and tools (e.g. Python).
• Build utilities to extract, transform, and load data from spreadsheets, CSVs, and internal systems.
• Create simple user interfaces, command-line tools, and scheduled jobs.
• Document code, produce user guides, and write clear instructions for non-technical users.
• Follow data privacy and security best practices.
• Provide ongoing support and troubleshoot automation issues.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Safety and confidentiality

Inclusive learning environment

Education

Enrollment in accredited college/university/technical school

GPA 2.8 or higher

Tools

Python

Job description

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What Timken makes possible begins with you.
Those who came before us helped land a man on the moon, create the world's infrastructure, and introduce renewable energy alternatives. Now you can join the Timken team to write your own unique story and help drive what's next.

A career at Timken means you can have an immediate impact doing Work That Matters to the world— improving the efficiency of today's industrial equipment and preparing for the future of motion on our planet and beyond. New employees can start contributing right away, and there are many opportunities to advance your career at your own pace. Join our global team of 19,000 people in 45 countries, and start helping our customers push the limits of what's possible in their world of motion.

Position: Process Automation Technician - PHWP

We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable part-time Process Automation Technician to join our Timken - Professional Experience Program. This role is crucial in assisting with the developing, delivering, and enhancing technical process that support the organization's goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with department managers, engineers, analysts, coordinators, HR, finance, and other stakeholders to gather opportunities.
• Analyze routine administrative tasks and identify automation opportunities; provide business cases, cost impact, and priority rankings.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain automation scripts and tools (e.g. Python), .
• Build utilities to extract, transform, and load data from spreadsheets, CSVs, and internal systems.
• Create simple user interfaces, command-line tools, and scheduled jobs
• Document code, produce user guides, and write clear instructions for non-technical users.
• Follow data privacy and security best practices.
• Provide ongoing support and troubleshoot automation issues.

Qualifications and Skills

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college, university, or technical school (undergraduate or relevant post-secondary programs)
• Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher.
• Ability to commit to the program schedule and comply with safety and confidentiality requirements.
• Proven experience in technical training, instructional design, or a related field.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, capable of engaging diverse audiences.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Timken is a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion. Our expanding portfolio of next-generation solutions helps customers around the world improve efficiency, solve their toughest challenges, and push the boundaries of performance. We employ 19,000 people globally, operate from 45 countries, and posted $4.6 billion in sales in 2025.
We have been recognized as one of America's Most Responsible Companies 6x by Newsweek and one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® 15x by Ethisphere.

Why Choose Timken?

• Over a century of knowledge and innovation
• A culture of top performance
• Products that contribute to a sustainable world
• A conviction to improve communities around us
• Competitive salary and benefits