Process Automation Engineer

at  TerraPower

TITLE: Process Automation Engineer
LOCATION: Bellevue, WA
TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. At its core, the company is working to raise living standards globally through a more affordable, secure and environmentally friendly form of nuclear energy along with innovations in medical isotopes to improve human health. In 2006, TerraPower originated with Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries who evaluated the fundamental challenges to raising living standards around the world. They recognized energy access was crucial to the health and economic well-being of communities and decided that the private sector needed to take action and create energy sources that would advance global energy deployment.
TerraPower’s mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies, while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field. As a result, the company’s activities in the fields of nuclear energy and related sciences are yielding significant innovations in the safety and economics of nuclear power, hybrid energy and medical applications – all for significant human health benefits.
TerraPower is seeking to hire highly motivated and forward-thinking professionals who are interested in focusing on advanced nuclear reactor research and development and influencing change within the nuclear power landscape and bringing forward the critical production of medical isotopes. TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, as a federal contractor, TerraPower has instituted an Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) in an effort to proactively recruit, hire, and promote women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.

PROCESS AUTOMATION ENGINEER

TerraPower is looking for a motivated, detail-oriented, and highly skilled Process Automation Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing automation solutions to improve efficiency and accuracy across our business processes. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify automation opportunities, optimize existing processes, and deploy robust automation solutions. The candidate who demonstrates integrity, awareness and adaptability working in a diverse team with dynamically shifting requirements would excel in this role.
As a Process Automation Engineer, you will play an important role in designing and implementing automation technologies to replace inefficient processes. Solutions will range from RPA (Robotic Process Automation) software to APIs or custom coding. You will be identifying the appropriate technologies and systems to meet the need, applying best practices in solution architecture, cyber security, and change management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. Relevant certifications are a plus.
• 3+ years experience supporting process automation, including hands-on experience with automation tools such as Microsoft Power Automate, UiPath, Azure AI, etc.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, or C#.
• Experience with database management and SQL.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Project management experience is preferred.
• Ability to build rapport with business partners
• Deadline and detail-oriented

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze current business processes and identify automation opportunities.
• Design automated workflows and processes to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Develop, configure, and deploy automation solutions using various tools and technologies (e.g., RPA, scripting languages, workflow automation platforms).
• Ensure that automation solutions are scalable, reliable, and maintainable.
• Perform thorough testing of automation solutions to ensure they meet specified requirements and function as intended.
• Monitor and optimize automated processes for performance and reliability.
• Create detailed documentation for automation processes, including design specifications, user manuals, and troubleshooting guides.
• Provide training and support to end-users on automated systems and processes.
• Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies related to process automation.
• Continuously evaluate and enhance existing automation solutions to ensure they meet evolving business needs.
• Manage automation projects from inception through to completion, including planning, execution, and delivery.
• Coordinate with IT, operations, and other departments to ensure seamless integration of automation solutions.
• Vendor management for Software and Service Providers

Job Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position. These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job which the employee must be able to fulfill, with or without accommodation. Information provided below is to help describe the job so that the applicant has a reasonable understanding of the job duties/expectations. An applicant’s ability to perform and/or tolerate these actions and conditions will be discussed and workplace accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis following an individualized assessment of the applicant and other considerations, including but not limited to any governing safety standards.

• Motor Abilities: Sitting and/or standing for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands)
• Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up-to 25 pounds
• Repetitive work: Occasional
• Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work
• Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hrs./day
• Travel required: 0-10