The Business Automation Engineer on the Echo Global Logistics Automation Team is responsible for creating and maintaining a digital workforce using a Robotic Process Automation tool. In this role, you will build and maintain software robots that will assist in the automation of key business processes. In addition to the technical aspect of this role, you will also work closely with business stakeholders to gather and document requirements.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Sponsors, Engineers, QA and Architecture
- Develop deep expertise of Echo’s internal and client-facing technology product lines
- Document complex software functionality
- Identify and Optimize current business practices, workflows, and systems
- Utilize internal systems to automate redundant processes through development
- Leverage SQL to extract and query data
- Analyze data and provide reports for various internal departments and management to increase efficiency and effectiveness of data provided
- Provide mentorship to teammates
- Work to continuously advance your skill set
- Ability to prioritize projects from competing stakeholders and manage client expectations
Required Skills
- 4+ years UI Path
- 1-3 years Systems Analysis, Automation or Logistics experience
- Proficient in SQL
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Very organized and detailed oriented
- Proven record of accomplishment in working in a fast paced environment
Preferred Skills
- Proficiency in Python scripting for automation and data processing
- Experience with popular Python libraries (NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, Requests, etc.)
- Ability to build and maintain reusable, modular Python code
- Knowledge of API integration and RESTful services in Python
- Ability to use AI coding assistants and productivity tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT)
- Hands-on experience with AI/ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn)
- Undergraduate degree in: Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics/Mathematics, Analytics, Logistics/Supply Chain, or Business
Echo Global Logistics is a leading provider of technology-enabled transportation management services. As a third-party logistics provider, we simplify transportation management for our clients and carriers, handling crucial tasks so they can focus on what they do best. From coast to coast, dock to dock, and across all major transportation modes, Echo connects businesses that need to ship their products with carriers who transport goods quickly, securely, and cost-effectively.
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Work environment/physical demands summary:
This job operates in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office with an open seating floor plan. The employee may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the work day. The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or Vietnam era or other protected veteran.
Benefits
For more information about our benefit offerings, please visit our careers page at https://www.echo.com/company/careers.
Compensation
$73,987.00-107,576.00 per year
This role is eligible for a bonus that is based on a combination of personal and business performance.