Robotics

• Own coverage of manufacturing innovation and industrial transformation
• Break exclusive news on manufacturing strategy, factory investments, supply chain developments and emerging technologies.
• Cover how AI is transforming engineering, design, purchasing, logistics and production operations.
• Report on advances in robotics, automation, autonomous systems and next-generation manufacturing technologies.
• Examine how digital twins, simulation, additive manufacturing, software-defined production systems and advanced analytics are changing vehicle development and production economics.
• Track the evolution of supply chain strategies, sourcing decisions, reshoring efforts and critical materials procurement.
• Analyze how geopolitical shifts, trade policy and industrial policy affect manufacturing footprints and investment decisions.
• Explain the implications of automation and technology adoption for labor, skills, productivity and competitiveness.
• Identify emerging startups, technologies and business models influencing the future of automotive manufacturing.
• Deliver differentiated journalism
• Produce exclusive news, enterprise reporting, investigations, profiles and explanatory journalism.
• Translate complex technical and industrial topics into clear, actionable insights for automotive decision-makers.
• Help readers understand not just what happened, but why it matters and what comes next.
• Develop a strong network of sources across automakers, suppliers, technology companies, startups, universities, investors, consultants and policymakers.
• Create multi-platform journalism
• Collaborate with video, audio, social media and data teams to extend reporting across platforms.
• Contribute to newsletters, podcasts, video programs, data products and live journalism experiences.
• Work with colleagues in North America, Europe and Asia to identify global trends and produce coordinated coverage.
• Serve as an on-camera or on-stage representative of Automotive News when appropriate.
• Events & Industry Engagement
• Moderate panels, interviews and discussions at Automotive News events.
• Represent Automotive News at industry conferences, manufacturing facilities and technology showcases.

Automotive Manufacturing Journalist, Robotics

• Support the RPA team in the implementation of best practices for RPA development
• Technical design and development of process automation
• Monitoring and support of operational robots
• Work with customers to help automate their manual processes
• Other technology and organizational duties as assigned

RPA UIPath Developer

• Leading the technology team and designing the overall structure of automation solutions
• Ensuring alignment with the existing IT landscape
• Compliance with regulatory and organizational standards
• Defining and documenting the technical architecture
• Analysing and translating business requirements into system requirements
• Selecting the appropriate design solutions
• Working closely with development teams to provide guidance
• Supporting the technical implementation of RPA solutions
• Responsible for design, development, deployment, and operational standards for all automations
• Championing code reuse within customer org and enabling/supporting citizen development

RPA Architect

• Administer full-cycle (A-Z) plan operations for a book of 401(k) and cross-tested retirement plans.
• Perform compliance testing including ADP/ACP, 415, 410(b), Top Heavy, and 401(a)(4).
• Coordinate year-end valuations and interpret plan documents.
• Process participant transactions such as loans, hardships, and distributions.
• Prepare and file IRS/government forms including 5500, 8955, and 5330.
• Reconcile plan assets and complete trust accounting tasks.
• Import and manage census and participant data.
• Recommend and evaluate plan design changes to ensure ongoing compliance and client satisfaction.
• Communicate with clients on plan administration issues with clarity and professionalism.
• Leverage internal systems and technology to streamline processes and improve accuracy.

Retirement Plan Compliance Analyst

• Automation of ITSM & Lifecycle Workflows
• AI Enablement
• Platform & Data Integration
• Observability & Insights
• Establish a scalable catalog of reusable AI-driven automation capabilities
• Accelerate EOL lifecycle execution through AI-enabled orchestration
• Develop standardized automation patterns and playbooks to drive consistency
• Enable intelligent, application and technology-centric EOL planning
• Drive rapid adoption of AI skills and tooling across ITSM and TLM teams
• Improve enterprise visibility into EOL risk and progress through automated insights

Principal Software Engineer – ITSM Process Automation, AI

• Build, maintain, and expand relationships with RPA operators, program offices, maintainers, cybersecurity personnel, mission planners, and senior leadership stakeholders.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to customers by understanding mission requirements, operational pain points, and platform-level priorities across unmanned systems environments.
• Identify and document new use cases, operational challenges, and opportunities where Shift5 capabilities can deliver measurable value.
• Engage directly with operational personas to gather mission insights, customer feedback, and product enhancement opportunities.
• Partner closely with Sales/Account Executives, Field Engineering, Product, and Program Management teams to ensure successful deployments and long-term customer adoption.
• Drive customer-facing demonstrations and support operational engagements showcasing Shift5 platform capabilities within RPA environments.
• Serve as a primary feedback conduit between customers and internal teams, communicating customer successes, mission requirements, and product feedback.
• Support rapid issue resolution and operational problem solving in fast-paced mission environments.
• Contribute directly to growing Shift5’s footprint across RPA programs by identifying and supporting expansion opportunities.
• Travel domestically up to 40–50% in support of deployments, demonstrations, customer engagements, testing events, and operational activities.

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