AI Automation Engineer
Blake Smith Staffing, LLC
Stamford, CT
Position Summary
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AI Automation Engineer
Full‑Time On‑site/Hybrid/Remote (2 days in the Stamford office)
About the Role
We are seeking an AI Automation Engineer to design, build, and scale intelligent automation solutions that transform how our teams operate. This role blends systems thinking, AI technologies, and workflow automation to eliminate bottlenecks, improve efficiency, and enable smarter decision‑making across the organization.
You will work directly with cross‑functional teams to identify automation opportunities, rapidly prototype solutions, and turn successful concepts into durable, production‑ready systems. This is a high‑impact role for someone who wants to champion AI adoption and fundamentally redesign how work gets done.
Key Responsibilities
• Identify and prioritize automation opportunities across multiple departments.
• Rapidly prototype AI‑powered workflows using tools such as Zapier, LLM APIs, agent frameworks, and other automation platforms.
• Embed with teams to understand their processes and redesign them with AI‑first principles.
• Integrate systems into reliable automation systems with strong error handling, observability, and logging.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and refine automations to ensure accuracy and uptime.
• Maintain and optimize integrations between internal systems, APIs, and third‑party platforms.
• Serve as an internal AI advocate by hosting workshops, creating playbooks, and training employees on safe and effective AI usage.
• Stay current with emerging AI tools and best practices to continuously expand automation capabilities.
Qualifications
Required:
• Experience with automation tools (Power Automate, Make, n8n, etc.) or scripting languages (Python, JavaScript).
• Familiarity with LLM APIs (Chat GBT, Azure) and agent‑based frameworks.
• Strong understanding of systems integration and workflow design.
• Ability to rapidly prototype and iterate based on user feedback.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and comfort working with non‑technical teams.
Preferred:
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Background in IT systems, DevOps, or software engineering.
• Knowledge of observability tools and logging frameworks as well as CI/CD Pipelines
• Prior experience training or enabling teams on technical tools.
- Advance knowledge of Microsoft products including Power Automate
What We’re Looking For
• An AI systems integrator who enjoys experimenting with new tools and turning ideas into working systems.
• Someone who thrives in fast‑moving, ambiguous environments.
• A collaborative partner who can embed with teams and understand their challenges.
• A proactive learner who stays ahead of the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
Why Join Us
• Shape the company’s AI automation strategy from the ground up.
• Work with cutting‑edge AI technologies and help with systems integration that directly impact productivity.
• High‑visibility role with opportunities for rapid growth.
• A culture that values creativity, experimentation, and continuous improvement.
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