When you distill an organization’s operations to their essentials, you are left with a set of processes. Whether manufacturing space sprockets, transferring money, or shipping widgets, the meat of the transaction is simply a set of procedures. And any methods, techniques, tools, or systems that can automate and facilitate the execution of those processes lead to better efficiency and more profits.

This is the realm of the automation specialist. Individuals filling these positions develop systems, applications, and tools that automate an organization’s operations, which can include operating systems, software, IT equipment and hardware, and manufacturing machinery. Automation specialists design and develop systems that streamline day-to-day processes that are vital to an organization’s success.

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For hiring managers, the word “specialist” should be at the forefront of their recruiting efforts. Automation specialists will likely specialize in certain areas of expertise and education. If you are looking to automate a manufacturing process, for example, you will want to hire an individual with education and experience in manufacturing. A candidate specializing in document processing and automation will likely struggle with an assembly line role.

Job descriptions and advertisements for open positions must specify whether hiring managers are looking for mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, software engineers, data scientists, business majors, information system administrators, etc. The more specific and detailed your automation requirements for a position can be, the more efficient and successful your recruitment process will be.

Although specific skills and expertise will vary among candidates depending on the nature of the open position, all candidates should have specific skills and personality traits. As a baseline, candidates should have strong mathematical acumen, effective communication skills, and — if applicable — the physical dexterity to get in and around machinery and equipment.

Automation specialists work with all levels of personnel in the organization. They are often required to change how someone else works to accomplish their automation initiatives, which can be a stressful endeavor, often prone to resistance and failure. Calm and cooperative communication skills are of paramount importance in these situations. Because of the intricacies of communication and delivery, these job roles may require individuals with more experience.

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