AUTOMATION MANAGER SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Updated: Sep 19, 2024 - The Automation Manager brings extensive experience in automating processes and infrastructure delivery, coupled with a deep understanding of software design patterns used by senior software delivery teams. Skilled in leading highly technical teams to define and deliver significant enterprise-wide services, including enterprise-scale service management. Expert in Agile and Scrum methodologies, with a strong track record in Selenium, Core Java, Maven, and TestNG.
Summary of Automation Manager Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BS in Computer Science with 2 years of Experience
- Work experience includes DCS programming or plant automation support.
- Experience in production engineer support of a DCS based facility.
- Ability to transverse steps and ladders in the plant environment with or without reasonable accomodation.
- Production plant experience strongly preferred.
- Experience with ABB platform preferred.
- Ability to handle multiple high-priority projects that meet schedules on time
- Thorough knowledge of Control system capabilities
- Understanding the correct control systems for the type of process
- Knowledge of properly migrate legacy control systems for Sites future.
- Ability to speak effectively with groups of customers or employees of the organization.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving.
- Demonstrated proficiency using DCS, PLC or PAC (or equivalent).
- Demonstrated leadership skills in fast paced, rapidly changing environment.
- Proven track record in effective Control system management, cutovers or instillations, and large project management.
2. BS in Electrical Engineering with 3 years of Experience
- Strong SQL skills - hands on experience
- Strong scripting skills - hands on experience
- Advanced data analysis and high level Excel skills
- Knowledge of BI platforms such as Qlik Sense and Zoho
- Well organized with strong problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to multitask, work under pressure and manage time effectively
- Can-do approach and customer service mind-set
- Fast learner with an ability to work well independently and as part of a team
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Hebrew
3. BS in Mechanical Engineering with 6 years of Experience
- Experience automating processes and infrastructure delivery
- Knowledge of the software design patterns that a senior software delivery team will use
- Proven experience in managing teams of people to define and deliver departmental and organizational scale outcomes
- Significant experience in developing and managing enterprise-scale services
- Experience in a technical lead role in the implementation of complex and significant enterprise-wide services.
- Capacity and resource planning skills
- Experience in budgetary planning.
- Experience in leading and managing a highly technical team
- Demonstrable ability to present ideas and area to a wide audience.
- Experience in automation with Selenium, Core Java, Maven, TestNG
- Experience in Agile and Scrum Methodology.
4. BS in Industrial Engineering with10 years of Experience
- Experience in leading a functional testing team involves browser, mobile, and SQL backend validation.
- Experience in participation in all stages of the testing life cycle in ALM or JIRA management tool.
- Hands-on experience in preparing test Strategies and plans, Status reports, and Monthly dashboards
- Ability to work independently and also guide the team on their daily activities.
- Very Good written and oral communication skills.
- Experience leading or managing a team
- Hands-on experience with Automation
- A proven track record in the Quality Assurance space
- Experience with CI/CD and DevOps practices
- Experience working with leadership to create a roadmap
- Coding experience in C# or Python
5. BS in Computer Science with 10 years of Experience
- Experience with biologics manufacturing.
- Understanding of general cGMP standards and practices.
- Strong interpersonal and communications skills, written and oral.
- Technical documentation review and revision experience.
- Working with both hands-on and remote based staff.
- Strong ability to work with a team.
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to strong analytical, critical observation
- Experience in leading or being involved in sales pursuits for IT projects
- Strong analytical and organisational skills
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