The Cary Company · 3 days ago
AI / Automation Engineer (Mid Level)
Addison, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$70K/yr - $90K/yr
2+ years expThe Cary Company is a mid-sized, fast-moving company specializing in rigid packaging products and industrial filtration. They are seeking a hands-on AI / Automation Engineer to build automations and lightweight AI tools to enhance operational efficiency across various departments.
IndustrialManufacturingPackaging ServicesWholesale
Responsibilities
Build and maintain no‑code/low‑code automations (Zapier, Make, Power Automate, Airtable)
Create small internal “copilots” and assistants that call LLM APIs for drafting, summarizing, data lookups, and form workflows
Write simple Python scripts and micro‑services to glue systems together and call vendor APIs
Integrate automations with core platforms: NetSuite, Magento, Listrak, Microsoft 365/SharePoint/Teams, and common CRMs/help desks
Translate business requests into clear requirements and user stories with the TPM; document SOPs and handoffs
Pilot solutions with small user groups, gather feedback onsite, iterate, and roll out broadly
Monitor reliability and errors; set up alerts and basic observability for automations
Partner with the AI Integration Engineer on components that require secure coding or enterprise integration patterns
Qualification
Required
2–5 years building automations or internal tools in a business setting
Demonstrated experience with at least two of: Zapier, Make, Power Automate, Airtable, Notion, Google Apps Script (or similar)
Working knowledge of Python for scripting, API calls, and simple data transforms
Comfortable reading API docs, working with webhooks, OAuth, and JSON
Strong documentation habits and the ability to explain solutions to non‑technical teammates
Bias for action—you ship small, test fast, and improve
Preferred
Experience calling LLMs via API (OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Anthropic) and handling prompts, context windows, and guardrails
Familiarity with NetSuite, Magento, Listrak, Power BI, or Microsoft Graph
Basic understanding of RAG, embeddings, and vector stores for internal search
Light UI skills for internal tools (e.g., Streamlit, Retool, Power Apps, simple React)
Version control with Git and comfort working in a lightweight SDLC
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision
401(k)
PTO
Professional development
Life and Supplemental Insurance
Short Term Incentive Plan
Profit Sharing
HRA
Cafeteria Plan
Seasonal company sponsored events
Work/Life Balance
Childcare Reimbursement Program
9/80 Scheduling Option (following 1 year of employment)
Company
The Cary Company
The Cary Company is a distributor of containers & packaging, filtration and spill control products.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Ken Tyrrell
Chairman of the Board
Recent News
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2025-08-13
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