Senior Automation Engineer - Technical Lead and/or Specialists

Mechanical Engineer (m/f/d) Project Lead

SL Rasch

IHRE AUFGABEN Engineering Design, Systems Integration, and Development * Lead and coordinate the integrated development of mechanical systems, ensuring alignment between mechanical, structural, and electrical/control disciplines. * Define mechanical system concepts, requirements, and performance criteria, coordinating detailed design development through internal teams and external engineering partners. * Define mechanical interface requirements and coordinate with civil and structural engineers regarding loads, tolerances, deflections, connection details, and installation constraints. * Evaluate mechanical designs against performance, safety, maintainability, and constructability requirements. * Review, technically verify, and validate supplier and external partner designs, calculations, and shop drawings for compliance with project requirements, interfaces, and constructability. * Act as the mechanical lead within project teams, providing guidance and technical direction. * Coordinate mechanical activities across internal disciplines and external partners. * Support the gradual build-up of an internal mechanical engineering capability, subject to workload and project pipeline. * Contribute to defining future workflows, role profiles, and interface standards for mechanical engineering. External Engineering & Supplier Coordination * Define mechanical system scopes, interfaces, deliverables, and performance requirements for outsourced engineering partners and suppliers. * Identify, evaluate, and recommend suitable external engineering offices, manufacturers, and technology partners. * Technically steer and coordinate external partners to ensure timely, compliant, and integrated design delivery. * Review, challenge, and verify externally produced calculations, drawings, and specifications. * Ensure all externally developed mechanical content is fully coordinated with architectural, structural, and electrical documentation. Collaboration and Coordination * Coordinate closely with structural, electrical, and automation teams to ensure all systems function as one integrated solution. * Manage interfaces with electrical and control systems, including automation, sensors, limit switches, safety interlocks, power supply, and cabling routes. * Act as the main technical point of contact for mechanical system integration with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders. * Coordinate with suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors, addressing technical queries (RFIs), design changes, and interface issues. * Act as the primary mechanical systems interface between internal disciplines and external engineering partners. Installation Supervision and Site Support  * Provide technical oversight and coordination of mechanical installation and assembly activities, ensuring adherence to approved designs, method statements, and safety requirements. * Support preparation and review of lifting plans, installation sequences, and alignment and tolerance verification procedures. * Perform QA/QC inspections, monitor workmanship quality, and manage punch lists and corrective actions. * Coordinate contractors and site teams to ensure installation activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project schedules. Commissioning, Testing, and Handover * Support commissioning activities, including functional testing, load testing (where applicable), and safety validation of movable systems in coordination with suppliers and specialist partners. * Ensure proper documentation of test results, approvals, and compliance checks. * Prepare and review handover documentation, including operation and maintenance manuals, as-built drawings, and training materials. * Support client and operator training during handover phases. Quality Assurance, Compliance, and Reporting * Ensure all mechanical systems comply with applicable standards, regulations, safety requirements, and client specifications. * Produce clear and structured technical documentation and reports for internal teams and clients. * Maintain traceability of design decisions, changes, and approvals throughout the project lifecycle. IHR PROFIL Required Skills and Experience * Solid mechanical engineering fundamentals with practical understanding of moving structures, drives, and electromechanical systems. * Proven ability to coordinate, integrate, and technically validate mechanical systems delivered by external specialists. * Proven site experience supervising installation and assembly works, including contractor coordination and quality control. * Ability to assess mechanical designs with respect to performance, safety, maintainability, and constructability. * Strong communication skills and ability to produce clear technical documentation and reports. * Confidence in reviewing, questioning, and verifying third-party engineering outputs without being the primary specialist designer. Preferred / Nice to Have * Experience with retractable roofs, movable bridges, large doors or gates, cranes and hoists, automated industrial systems, or similar heavy mechanical installations. * Knowledge of automation and control system integration, including PLC concepts, sensors, interlocks, and fail-safe design principles. * Familiarity with relevant engineering standards and safety practices, including machine safety, lifting and rigging coordination, and QA/QC processes. * Arabic and/or English proficiency, with the ability to work in international project environments and with global suppliers. Typical Professional Education / Certifications * BSc or MSc in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Industrial Engineering with a strong mechanical focus. * Preferred: specialization or proven experience in machine design, mechatronics integration, heavy machinery, or structural–mechanical interfaces. Typical Additional Certifications (Optional but Valuable) * Project leadership or project management training (PM fundamentals; PMP or PRINCE2 beneficial for senior roles). * Machine safety or functional safety awareness (e.g., risk assessment, interlocks; TÜV or IEC-related exposure advantageous where applicable). * Site supervision or construction safety (HSE) certification. * Vendor or industry training related to drives, hydraulics, gearboxes, bearings, and automation systems.

AI and Automation Senior Section Manager

Unknown Employer

Position Summary   The AI and Automation Senior Section Manager is responsible for leading the credit union's Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Automation function, driving innovation through evaluation, piloting, development and implementation. As the key resource for AI and Automation, you will operate to support solutions that improve employee productivity, operational efficiency, business processes, and member experiences. This role serves as an internal consultant to business units, identifying opportunities to leverage emerging technologies and delivering solutions that create measurable business value.   As the Senior Section Manager, you'll lead and develop a small, focused team of AI & Automation Engineers and Specialists while actively participating in the design, development, implementation, and support of AI-powered solutions, intelligent agents, robotic process automation (RPA), and low-code/no-code applications. The Senior Section Manager researches and evaluates emerging technologies, develops proof-of-concepts, and executes the AI and Automation roadmap. This will be completed through the implementation and management of enterprise AI and automation platforms, the Citizen Developer Program, and related governance practices, to ensure solutions are secure, scalable, and aligned with organizational objectives.   Please note: This position is primarily located at our HSFCU Headquarters in Downtown Honolulu.   Base Annual Salary Range: $108,900 - $142,905 per year The posted range reflects the anticipated base pay for this position, with final compensation determined based on experience, skills, and internal equity.    Essential Duties: Strategy and Team Management •    Works with the Enterprise Platforms Department Manager to execute the AI and Automation roadmap in support of departmental and organizational objectives. •    Leads the AI & Automation Section, fostering a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, experimentation, and responsible use of emerging technologies. •    Oversees recruitment, retention, coaching, performance management, and professional development of AI & Automation Engineers and Specialists. •    Collaborates with department leadership to evaluate, prioritize, and resource AI and automation initiatives based on business value, complexity, risk, and organizational readiness. •    Establishes technical standards, development practices, and solution delivery methodologies while building organizational capabilities through mentorship and continuous learning. Innovation & Emerging Technology •    Research, evaluates, and pilots emerging technologies to identify opportunities that improve operational efficiency, employee productivity, and member experiences. •    Assesses the business value, technical feasibility, risks, and organizational readiness of emerging technology solutions. •    Develops recommendations for technology adoption, expansion, or retirement based on business needs and strategic objectives. •    Partners with stakeholders to identify opportunities for emerging technology solutions. AI & Automation Solution Development •    Leads and actively participates in the design, development, implementation, and support of enterprise technology solutions, including intelligent agents, process automation, and low-code/no-code applications.  •    Provides technical leadership on solution architecture, integrations, platform capabilities, and development best practices. •    Oversees the lifecycle of technology solutions, ensuring quality, scalability, maintainability, and supportability. Business Consulting & Process Transformation •    Serves as an internal consultant to business units, facilitating discovery sessions, process assessments, and stakeholder engagement activities. •    Analyzes business processes and workflows to identify opportunities for simplification, standardization, productivity improvement, and automation. •    Assists stakeholders in evaluating solution options, expected benefits, implementation considerations, and associated risks. •    Supports organizational adoption of new technologies through education, consultation, and implementation guidance. Project Delivery and Execution •    Leads the planning, coordination, and delivery of AI, automation, and low-code initiatives in support of departmental and organizational objectives. •    Collaborates with stakeholders, technology teams, vendors, and project resources to define scope, priorities, timelines, and success criteria. •    Manages project activities, dependencies, risks, and resource allocation to support successful solution delivery. •    Provides project status updates, risks, issues, and recommendations to department leadership and stakeholders. •    Ensures projects are delivered in accordance with established governance, change management, security, and compliance requirements. AI Governance & Risk Management •    Ensures solutions are developed and implemented in compliance with established governance, security, privacy, and regulatory requirements. •    Works with Information Security, Risk Management, Compliance, and Data Governance teams to identify and mitigate technology risks. •    Ensures appropriate documentation, testing, approval, and change management practices are followed. •    Recommends improvements to governance processes and controls related to emerging technology solutions. Vendor Management •    Serves as the product owner for enterprise AI and automation platforms, ensuring capabilities align with business needs and organizational objectives. •    Manages platform roadmaps, evaluates new features and capabilities, and recommends enhancements that improve business value and user adoption. •    Maintains relationships with AI and automation vendors, participating in roadmap discussions, capability reviews, and implementation planning. •    Promotes platform adoption and expansion through effective governance, education, and use case development. •    Monitors platform utilization and adoption, recommending improvements to maximize business value and return on investment. Minimum Qualifications/Experience * Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field or equivalent experience * 5+ years of experience in administrating, supporting, and maintaining enterprise platforms. * 3+ years of experience managing technical teams and managing enterprise IT projects. * Experience partnering with business stakeholders to identify opportunities, define requirements, and deliver technology solutions that improve business outcomes. * Experience implementing and supporting enterprise technology platforms and vendor solutions. * Experience evaluating, developing, or supporting low-code/no-code, automation, or emerging technology solutions. * Ability to identify business challenges, analyze processes, and recommend innovative AI and automation solutions that deliver measurable business value. * Ability to translate business requirements into technical designs, solution architectures, and implementation plans. * Ability to lead, develop, coach, and mentor technical professionals while fostering a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and accountability. * Ability to evaluate emerging technologies and determine their practical application within a regulated financial services environment. * Advanced oral, written, presentation, and facilitation skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. * Ability to build collaborative relationships and influence decision-making across all levels of an organization. * Advanced knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Generative AI, AI Agents, and AI-assisted productivity solutions. * Advanced knowledge of automation technologies, robotic process automation (RPA), workflow orchestration, and process automation methodologies. * Advanced knowledge of software development concepts, application integrations, APIs, scripting, and modern development practices. * Advanced knowledge of low-code/no-code development platforms and solution design methodologies. * Advanced knowledge of business process analysis, process improvement, and automation opportunity identification. * Advanced knowledge of solution architecture, technical design, and implementation of enterprise AI and automation solutions. * Proficient knowledge of project management methodologies and tools. * Proficient knowledge of information security, privacy, governance, and risk management principles. * Proficient knowledge of applicable regulations, laws, and industry standards affecting financial institutions. Preferred Qualifications/Experience * Certifications are not required but recommended: • Project Management Professional (PMP) • ITIL Foundation • Lean Six Sigma • Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Solution Architect Expert • Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Functional Consultant Associate • Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate • Microsoft Certified: Applied Skills for Copilot Studio • UiPath Certified Professional • Relevant Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Low-Code/No-Code, or Cloud Platform certifications  Overview:    Find your happy place. Hawaii State Federal Credit Union is more than a bank, and not just another credit union. We’re a place where “Always Right By You” isn’t just a tagline to those we serve, but a promise to our employees, who enjoy generous benefits, opportunities for career advancement and a healthy work-life balance. As an employee, you will be part of a team that values trust, encouragement, and the holistic experience of working together. HSFCU offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where employees can enjoy competitive compensation and one of the best benefits packages in the business.   Benefits:   * Competitive Compensation: HSFCU offers competitive pay, merit increases, and incentives. * Health Coverage: We've got you covered: full-time employees receive 100% coverage for medical and dental premiums, plus 50% towards covering your family members. Pre-tax deductions for your Flexible Spending Plan can be added on as early as 6 months in. * Paid Time Off: Enjoy 13 paid holidays each year, plus Election Day and up to 2 full days off for Community Service. Your hard work is rewarded with an increase in PTO accrual with every year you're employed.  * Retirement Savings: Contribute to a 401(k) plan with up to 10% employer contributions including a 6% match and profit sharing after your first year.  * Transportation Subsidy: We make your daily commute stress-free. Receive 100% bus pass reimbursement or up to $100 subsidy towards parking and Pre-Tax deductions.  * Health & Wellness:  Access to wellness fairs, flu shot clinics, and on-site fitness centers. * Additional Benefits:  Flexible spending plans, credit union discounts, life, accident, and disability insurance. * Growth Opportunities: HSFCU invests in employee development through in-person and online training programs, workshops, career development assistance, and tuition assistance. Employees are encouraged to further their education and unlock new opportunities. * Work Environment: HSFCU’s modern headquarters prioritize a balance between wellness and productivity, offering a variety of amenities. The culture is inclusive, with a focus on teamwork and community, often described as an 'ohana' or family atmosphere. * Employee Testimonials: Employees appreciate the supportive environment where everyone’s voice is heard and valued. The credit union has been recognized as one of Hawaii’s best places to work for over 15 years.

Principal QA Automation Engineer w/ AI experience

DEPT

WHY DEPT®? We are pioneers at heart. What this means, is that we are always leaning forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating. Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 20+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients’ problems, no matter where you are in the world.  We seek a Principal QA Automation Engineer with a strong background in Cypress, JavaScript/TypeScript, and proven experience working in AI-driven applications within an AWS cloud environment. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives at the intersection of quality engineering, automation strategy, and modern AI integration. As a senior technical leader, you will own the design, development, and maintenance of a robust test automation framework, ensure seamless integration with CI/CD pipelines, and bring forward-thinking approaches to testing intelligent, adaptive systems. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Lead the design and implementation of end-to-end test automation frameworks using Cypress with TypeScript. * Define quality strategies for applications with AI/ML components, including deterministic and non-deterministic testing approaches. * Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, and AI/ML teams to ensure quality across AI-infused features in production environments. * Build and scale testing strategies for threaded AI applications running in AWS cloud infrastructure. * Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to support frequent, reliable deployments. * Mentor and guide mid- and senior-level QA engineers, setting best practices and driving a culture of quality-first development. * Evaluate and introduce new tools, libraries, and frameworks to improve test coverage, performance, and developer experience. * Participate in architectural discussions to ensure testability and reliability are baked into software designs from the start. * Analyze test results, track quality metrics, and communicate risk and coverage to stakeholders. QUALIFICATIONS * 4+ years of hands-on experience with Cypress for UI and end-to-end automation testing. * Expert-level proficiency in TypeScript, JavaScript and Python * Proven experience testing AI-powered or machine learning applications, including AI model validation techniques. * Strong understanding of AWS services (e.g., Lambda, S3, SQS, CloudWatch, ECS/EKS) and how to validate applications deployed in cloud environments. * Experience with threaded/multi-agent AI tools and how they impact test design and validation. * Familiarity with version control (Git), containerization (Docker), and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or CircleCI). * Strong communication, leadership, and mentoring skills. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Knowledge of AI model evaluation, model versioning, and monitoring tools (e.g., SageMaker, MLflow, LangChain, Vector Databases). * Experience testing APIs, microservices, and event-driven architectures. * Background in testing non-deterministic systems, including applying statistical or heuristic testing approaches. * Contributions to open-source testing or AI tools are a plus. WHAT DO WE OFFER? * We enjoy spending time together, working closely with other local colleagues, and getting to know one another. Our Buenos Aires offices (Villa Crespo or Mar del Plata) are fully equipped with refreshments and great common spaces! * Premium healthcare through OSDE for the employee and their immediate family members * Mendel prepaid card with a monthly allowance for grocery purchases * Monthly reimbursements for Wi-Fi/electricity expenses * Monthly reimbursements for training/English classes * 100% covered “Plan Total” membership at Sportclub * Access to a our benefits platform through Bonda * A flexible vacation policy WE SUPPORT YOU BEING YOU DEPT® is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We believe our work is at its best when our people feel safe and free to be themselves. We’re committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace, regardless of anyone’s lived experience, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and genetic information. So tell us about any accommodations you need. It’s totally confidential and only used to make sure you feel fully supported at every step. We are a B Corp-certified company passionate about purpose-driven work. Our hope is that you can feel good about the contributions DEPT® is making to the world, and we always have an open door for your ideas in making the world a better place. DEPT® is a pioneering technology and marketing services company that creates integrated end-to-end digital experiences for brands such as Google, KFC, Philips, Audi, Twitch, Patagonia, eBay and more. Its team of 2,500+ digital specialists across 30+ locations on 5 continents delivers pioneering work on a global scale with a boutique culture. Learn more about DEPT® DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine. We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us. Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.