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Steven Douglas Corp. · 1 month ago

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Engineer

Steven Douglas Corp (SDC) specializes in designing and building custom automated machines for various applications. The Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Engineer will lead AI initiatives and design RPA solutions to streamline workflows across multiple departments while collaborating with engineering and project management teams.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Robotic Process AutomationAI initiativesData integrationPythonPower BISQLIndustrial automationCross-functional communicationProblem-solvingDocumentation

Required

Bachelor's degree in Controls, Electrical, Computer, Software, or Mechatronics Engineering (or related discipline)
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)
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%)

Preferred

3+ years' agentic tooling experience (OpenAI API, Co-Pilot Studio, or similar) and/or low-code automation (Power Automate, Zapier) a plus
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

Benefits

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).

Company

Steven Douglas Corp.

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Designed to Outperform | Your custom machine partner for an automated future. At Steven Douglas Corp.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Stephen Belliveau
President / CEO
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