Associate Automation Engineer - Engineering Excellence & Experience

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The Position

Associate Automation Engineer - Engineering Excellence & Experience

Are you looking to kickstart your career in the world of Intelligent Automation? We are seeking a motivated Associate Automation Engineer to join our Workflow Automation team within Roche Digital Technology (RDT). In this role, you will support the development and maintenance of digital processes that help Roche operate more efficiently.

Working under the guidance of senior engineers and the Product Owner, you will learn to build, test, and deploy automation solutions. The Workflow Automation team is the engine behind Roche’s digital transformation. We use modern automation tools to connect systems and simplify work for thousands of employees globally, offering a collaborative environment where junior talent is mentored by industry experts and encouraged to grow their technical skills.

The Opportunity

In this role, you will directly support our digital transformation efforts by building, maintaining, and refining key workflow automations. You will:

Assist in building and configuring automated workflows and business rules, focusing on features and bug fixes to gain hands-on expertiseExecute unit tests and participate in quality assurance processes to ensure automated solutions are reliable, secure, and compliant with Roche standardsParticipate actively in technical training sessions and workshops to build core stack competencies and work toward professional certifications (e.g., Pega)Engage in daily Agile ceremonies and stand-ups to estimate tasks, update work progress in Jira, and collaborate within a cross-functional squadMaintain clear technical guides, user manuals, and process diagrams to ensure solutions are well-documented and easily maintainableSupport senior engineers in troubleshooting system errors and performance issues to identify root causes and implement effective fixesCollaborate with senior engineers and Product Owners to turn manual process requirements into efficient, low-code automation designsContribute to driving operational efficiency across Roche by helping connect complex global systems through modern automation platforms

Who You Are

We are looking for a curious, detail-oriented early-career engineer eager to learn modern process automation tools. To succeed in this role, you bring:

Experience: 1–3 years of experience in software engineering, IT support, or a technical internshipEducation: A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical fieldProcess Automation Interest: Foundational exposure or strong interest in Process Automation concepts such as BPM, RPA, or Low-Code development platformsProgramming & Database Basics: Solid foundational understanding of at least one programming or scripting language (e.g., Java, JavaScript, Python) and SQLWeb & API Awareness: Familiarity with web application fundamentals, including basic understanding of REST/JSON APIs and HTML/CSSAutomation Tool Exposure: Broad exposure or familiarity with automation platforms (e.g., Pega, Appian, Camunda, ServiceNow, or UiPath)Mindset & Soft Skills: A proactive "can-do" attitude, analytical thinking to break down processes, strong Agile awareness, and excellent communication skills in a global team environment

Call to Action

Ready to bring your unique qualities to Roche and make an impact? Apply now and join us in our mission to shape the future of healthcare.

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Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.