Description:
At Steven Douglas Corp (SDC), we specialize in designing and building custom automated machines that serve a wide variety of applications and industries. As a family-owned and growing business, we are committed to delivering innovative solutions by blending proven engineering principles with creative approaches to automation.
A Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Engineer at SDC will design and deploy RPA solutions and agentic models that streamline workflows across engineering, manufacturing, project management, and finance. We are looking for a team player who is ready to take the next step in their AI career - working collaboratively to serve SDC as our internal AI lead utilizing agentic experience.
Why Join SDC?
- Innovative Concepts: At SDC, your primary focus will be leading internal AI initiatives and automation solutions.
- Collaborative Environment: Work closely with our sales, project management, and engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of design and execution.
- Family-Owned Culture: Experience a supportive and agile environment that values technical excellence and personal growth.
What You'll Do:
- Serve as SDC's internal lead for AI initiatives, coordinating with larger AI company on roadmap, priorities, and standards.
- Design and deploy robotic process automation (RPA) solutions that streamline workflows across departments.
- Build Power BI dashboards and data pipelines that pull from Total ETO (ERP), SAGE (accounting), Smartsheet (project management), and SOLIDWORKS (design) via REST APIs and SQL.
- Design and deploy agentic models (AI agents/tools) (e.g., OpenAI API, Copilot, retrieval/function-calling pipelines) to automate various stages of the machine design process
- Create smaller internal automations (Python scripts, SQL, ETL jobs, alerts) to eliminate manual steps across all departments.
- Support engineering teams with light controls/robotics interfaces and data bridges (PLC/HMI/robot data tags, test harnesses) in collaboration with CE/ME leads.
- Responsible for version control, documentation, and secure deployment of internal tools; train users and ensure continuity and consistency.
- Track outcomes with KPIs (hours saved, error reduction, lead-time improvement) to share with management team.
- Understand and evaluate IT related contracts.
- Facilitate/perform internal IT related tasks.
Requirements:
What We're Looking For:
- Bachelor's degree in Controls, Electrical, Computer, Software, or Mechatronics Engineering (or related discipline).
- 3+ years' agentic tooling experience (OpenAI API, Co-Pilot Studio, or similar) and/or low-code automation (Power Automate, Zapier) a plus.
- Experience in industrial automation/controls or software engineering in a factory automation context.
- Hands-on with data integration (REST APIs, SQL), scripting (Python preferred), and dashboarding (Power BI or similar).
- Familiarity with enterprise systems (Total ETO, SAGE, Smartsheet, SOLIDWORKS)
- Understanding of PLC/HMI/robotics concepts to collaborate with CE/ME teams; prior controls background strongly preferred.
- Strong problem-solving, documentation, and cross-functional communication skills; bias for action and efficiency.
- Someone who can translate business needs into actionable solution designs and project plans
- Ability and willingness to support occasional on-site needs and short travel (up to 10%).
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
- 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance with supplemental insurance options.
- 3 weeks' vacation, accrued sick leave, and 10 company-paid holidays.
- 401(k) plan with a 4% employer match per pay period.
- Company-sponsored Health Savings Account (HSA) and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- A supportive, family-owned culture focused on integrity, respect, learning, and innovation.
Steven Douglas Corp is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and innovative workplace.
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