Business Analyst & AI Process Automation Engineer

Description:

At Steven Douglas Corp (SDC) we design and build custom, automated machines that are used in a wide variety of applications and industries. We work in a fast-paced, exciting, and highly technical environment where our team never designs the same machine twice and is often challenged with solving problems with no standard solution. We are continually investing in our people, processes, and technology to push automation boundaries and deliver innovative, robust machines.

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 AI/automation solutions that streamline workflows across engineering, manufacturing, project management, and finance.
• 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.
• Create prototypes and implement AI agents/tools (e.g., OpenAI API, Copilot, retrieval/function-calling pipelines) to automate documentation, reporting, estimating assistance, debug log analysis, and knowledge retrieval.
• 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 with AI tooling (OpenAI API, Co-Pilot, 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