Automation Application Engineer Jobs in Minnesota

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At U.S. Bank, we're transforming how work gets done through intelligent automation. The Automation Enablement Center (AEC) is growing, and we're looking for an experienced Automation Engineer who is passionate about building enterprise-scale Microsoft Power Automate Desktop (PAD) Unattended solutions that eliminate manual work, increase efficiency, and drive measurable business impact.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on solving complex problems, designing digital workers that operate 24/7, and delivering automation solutions that create real value across the organization. You'll work at the intersection of business and technology, helping modernize operations through scalable, resilient, and secure robotic process automation (RPA).

Be Part of the Future of Automation and Build the Digital Workforce of the Future

If you're passionate about building unattended Power Automate solutions that transform business operations, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and want to help scale intelligent automation across a leading financial institution, we'd love to hear from you.

Join us and help create the next generation of digital workers that power the future of banking.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and deploy Power Automate Unattended automations that streamline critical business processes and operate with minimal human intervention.

• Build enterprise-grade automation solutions that are scalable, resilient, secure, and aligned with governance standards.

• Partner with business stakeholders and technology teams to identify high-impact automation opportunities and translate them into innovative solutions.

• Support and optimize existing automation assets to improve performance, reliability, and business outcomes.

• Leverage Power Automate Desktop, Power Platform, Azure services, and Microsoft technologies to create integrated automation solutions.

• Drive automation best practices through code reviews, testing, documentation, and solution governance.

• Participate in deployment, production support, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Expand your automation expertise through cross-training and support of additional automation platforms.

• Explore the application of AI and emerging technologies to enhance automation capabilities and business value.

Why Join Our Team?

Make a Real Impact: Your automations will become digital workers that operate around the clock, reducing manual effort and enabling employees to focus on higher-value work.

Lead with Modern Technology: Help shape U.S. Bank's automation strategy by leveraging Power Automate Unattended and the broader Microsoft ecosystem.

Solve Complex Challenges: Work on enterprise-scale initiatives that span multiple business functions and deliver measurable operational improvements.

Innovate Continuously: Apply cutting-edge automation, AI, and process optimization techniques within a dynamic and evolving environment.

Grow Your Career: Collaborate with automation experts, business leaders, and technology partners while expanding your skills across multiple automation platforms and technologies.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.

• 7+ years of experience in software development, automation engineering, process automation, or related technical disciplines.

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience developing and supporting Microsoft Power Automate Unattended (RPA) solutions.

• Experience automating complex business processes in enterprise environments.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Deep expertise in Power Automate Desktop (PAD) and unattended robotic process automation.

• Experience building, deploying, and supporting enterprise automation solutions.

• Knowledge of process analysis, workflow optimization, and automation best practices.

• Experience in highly regulated industries such as financial services, banking, healthcare, or insurance.

• Familiarity with the Microsoft technology stack, including Power Platform, Azure, and Microsoft 365.

• Understanding of automation governance, security, compliance, and risk management practices.

• Experience with AI, machine learning, intelligent document processing, or advanced automation technologies.

• Knowledge of scripting or programming languages such as Python, Java, or similar technologies.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.

This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week.

If there's anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to ourdisability accommodations for applicants.

Benefits:

Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members' whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following:

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

• Basic term and optional term life insurance

• Short-term and long-term disability

• Pregnancy disability and parental leave

• 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan

• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)

• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities

• Adoption assistance

• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

Review our full benefits available by employment status here.

U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.

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U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about theE-Verify program.

U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures.

Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.

Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.