Sr. Automation Solutions Engineer

Niagara Water•Diamond Bar, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Sr Automation Solutions Engineer is a hands‑on technical and problem solving role focused on designing, building, and scaling AI‑driven solutions, intelligent agents, and process automation that support Niagara’s enterprise MRO spare parts inventory strategy. The role is directly responsible for translating business problems into practical automation and AI‑enabled capabilities that improve execution, visibility, and decision‑making across the network. Embedded within the Inventory Strategy team, this position operates as both a builder and an internal consultant—working closely with manufacturing, procurement, supplier relations, and finance to identify high‑value opportunities, streamline manual processes, and apply data and automation where they deliver meaningful impact. The role blends deep technical delivery with strong operational context to reduce friction, improve inventory performance, and enable scalable, data‑driven outcomes across Niagara’s manufacturing footprint.

Requirements

4 Years – Experience in the following Development languages (Python, Javascript, Typescript)
AI based tools/technologies (LLMs, MCP servers, Agentic AI, RAG, Prompt Engineering)
Machine Learning for manufacturing (Predictive Maintenance, Forecasting analysis, Recommendation)
Industrial EDGE systems/protocols (OPC/UA, Litmus, Node-RED)
Microsoft Cloud & Office Suite (Azure, Copilot, Excel, PowerPoint)
4 Years – Experience in Position
2 Years – Experience managing people/projects
Experience may include a combination of work experience and education
Proficiency in, but not limited to:
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, including data‑driven analysis and root-cause methodologies.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Copilot, etc.).
Ability to work independently while managing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Detail‑oriented team player who collaborates effectively to support team and company objectives.
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Information Systems, Analytics, or other related fields or equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

6 Years – Experience in the following: Development languages (Python, Javascript, Typescript)
AI based tools/technologies (LLMs, MCP servers, Agentic AI, RAG, Prompt Engineering)
Machine Learning for manufacturing (Predictive Maintenance, Forecasting analysis, Recommendation)
Industrial EDGE systems/protocols (OPC/UA, Litmus, Node-RED)
Microsoft Cloud & Office Suite (Azure, Copilot, Excel, PowerPoint)
Experience with AI‑enabled tools, scripting, or advanced automation (e.g., Copilot Studio, Python, Power Platform)
6 Years – Experience in Position
4 Years – Experience managing people/projects
Experience may include a combination of work experience and education
Master's Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Information Systems, or Analytics
Lean Six Sigma green belt or higher

Responsibilities

Design, build, enhance, and maintain automation solutions and AI‑enabled capabilities that support MRO inventory and inventory‑related processes, with a focus on reducing manual effort and improving workflow reliability.
Develop and support AI agents and intelligent automation solutions (e.g., conversational, advisory, or decision‑support tools) where they provide clear value in improving execution quality and decision‑making.
Build and maintain automation using team standard tools and platforms, such as workflow automation tools, low‑code solutions, scripting, and ERP‑integrated capabilities (e.g., Power Automate, Copilot Studio, Python, and Oracle Fusion).
Support the development of proof‑of‑concepts and pilot initiatives and transition successful automation solutions into stable, production‑ready workflows.
Monitor automation performance and outputs; troubleshoot issues, validate results, and iterate solutions to ensure reliability, scalability, and alignment with real‑world execution.
Leverage data analysis and operational metrics (e.g., inventory KPIs, dashboards, trend analyses) to identify automation opportunities, validate outcomes, and continuously improve automation and AI‑enabled solutions.
Partner closely with the Inventory Specialist and manufacturing teams to support continuity of inventory execution, particularly where system behavior, exceptions, or process gaps create friction.
Assist with inventory and purchasing related troubleshooting by helping investigate issues, validate outcomes, and ensure follow‑through to resolution.
Provide inventory context during process changes, pilots, and rollouts to ensure automation and system changes align with how inventory is executed day‑to‑day.
Support inventory visibility and performance discussions by reviewing issues, trends, or KPIs and helping communicate observations to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
Partner with manufacturing teams to resolve issues where automation, system behavior, or data breakdowns impact MRO inventory execution.
Collaborate with IT, Procurement, and Finance to ensure automation and AI‑enabled solutions integrate effectively with enterprise systems, workflows, and data standards.
Communicate progress, insights, and recommendations related to automation initiatives to Inventory Strategy leadership and other key stakeholders.

Benefits

Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
Paid parental and caregiver leaves
Medical, including virtual care options
Dental
Vision
401(k) with company match
Health Savings Account with company match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members
Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements
Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan
Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities