Automation Engineer

About Re:Build Manufacturing

Re:Build Manufacturing is a growing family of industrial and engineering businesses combining enabling technologies, operational superiority, and strategic M&A to build America's next generation industrial company. At Re:Build we deploy deep expertise in engineering, operations management, and technology to supercharge the performance of our member companies. We leverage deep professional expertise and a candid, principled operating culture to drive differentiated outcomes. Ours is a fast-paced environment where individuals can stretch and be challenged to pursue their fullest potential.

Re:Build was founded to pioneer a profitable model for the revitalization of US manufacturing. We've assembled a powerful set of complimentary capabilities and lines of business that enable us to pursue a wide range of end markets. Our acquired businesses are grounded in build-to-print and by-the-hour engineering and design services, and we're leveraging their combined expertise to migrate to increasingly sophisticated program development and production, as well as the generation of our own products. Our unique set of capabilities lend themselves to highly complex systems and products, and we offer customers a range of services including product and systems design, automation, fabrication, assembly, and large volume contract manufacturing. Our customers span a wide array of industries including aerospace, defense, mobility, healthcare, pharma, biotech, clean tech, chemicals, energy, lifestyle, food production, and industrial equipment.

Who we are looking for

We're seeking an Automation Engineer who is passionate about eliminating friction, optimizing processes, and empowering teams through smart, scalable automation. In this role, you will transform manual, inconsistent, or disconnected processes into streamlined, integrated, data-driven systems. You'll work directly with collaborators across the business — from operations to engineering to corporate functions — to understand their needs, design intuitive solutions, and deliver automations, visualizations, and technology collaboration tools that enable decision-making and drive The Re:Build Way.

This is a high-impact, hands-on role that blends business analysis, solution architecture, development, and continuous improvement.

What you get to do
Design & Build Automation Solutions

• Deliver automation and workflow solutions using tools such as Power Automate, RPA, integration platforms, collaboration tools, dashboards, and AI/ML capabilities.
• Analyze business requirements across functional, performance, availability, and security dimensions.
• Architect solution designs and participate in technical and functional design reviews.
• Configure, script, and develop automation solutions using best practices for reliability, security, and maintainability.
• Create and refine dashboards, reports, and visualizations that turn raw data into actionable insights.

Testing, Deployment & Quality

• Perform unit, integration, system, and user acceptance testing to ensure solutions meet requirements.
• Build deployment packages and coordinate structured deployments across Dev/Test/Production environments.
• Implement monitoring, alerting, and data integrity checks for all deployed automation.

Support, Troubleshooting & Training

• Provide Tier 3 support for automation tools and integration workflows; assist Tier 1 & 2 as needed.
• Solve complex issues, communicate status to collaborators, and ensure minimal business disruption.
• Maintain documentation, user guides, and training materials; deliver training to end users.

Continuous Improvement & Collaboration

• Proactively find opportunities to automate, simplify, and optimize processes.
• Ensure all work aligns with cybersecurity, UI/UX, and architecture standards.
• Mentor peers and collaborate across IT and business functions with a "one team" approach.
• Meet service-level expectations, maintain accurate work estimates, and follow all company policies and processes.
• Automate repetitive IT tasks using PowerShell, Python, and related scripting methods.
• Travel to Re:Build locations as needed to support enterprise initiatives.

What you bring to the Team

• Required Skills & Experience

Strong hands-on experience with:

• Microsoft Power Automate (workflow + RPA preferred)
• Microsoft 365 platforms including SharePoint, Teams, and related tools
• Power BI for dashboards and reporting
• SQL Server or cloud-native databases
• SQL and scripting languages (PowerShell, Python)
• System and application integration frameworks
• Automating IT systems and processes

Demonstrated success in:

• Full lifecycle solution delivery (requirements → design → build → test → deploy → support)
• Working directly with end users and technical teams to understand processes and translate them into solutions
• Agile/Scrum development practices
• Deploying solutions across non-production and production environments
• Applying UI/UX and cybersecurity standard methodologies
• Using AI/ML tools to enhance automation or decision-making
• Rapidly learning new technologies and applying them in practical ways

Preferred Experience

Experience in any of the following is a plus:

• Basic networking concepts (protocols, routing, information flow)
• Operating systems and server infrastructure
• Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, etc.)
• UIPath or other RPA tools
• BPMN process modeling
• ITIL processes
• ERP or other core business systems
• Manufacturing environments or Lean principles

Location: We are seeking a hire that is commutable to our Kalamazoo, MI

Hours: Hybrid Work Week - 3 days in / 2 days remote

The BIG payoff

We are a company who is going to make a difference in the industries and the communities in which we choose to operate.

Every employee of Re:Build will share ownership in the company and will share in the financial rewards of the success we achieve together, at all levels of the company

We want to work with people that reflect the communities in which we operate

Re:Build Manufacturing is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.

Re:Build is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at or you may call us

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