About the role:
The Automation Engineer is responsible for identifying, designing, and deploying intelligent automation systems that eliminate manual processes across the organization.
This role transforms repetitive business workflows into scalable, AI-driven systems using modern orchestration platforms such as n8n, LangChain, and API-connected services.
You will work closely with software developers, engineers, project managers, finance, and operations to engineer reliable automation pipelines that improve accuracy, speed, and operational leverage.
This is a hands-on engineering role focused on implementation—not research or experimentation.
Key Responsibilities:
Identify and Prioritize Automation Opportunities
- Audit internal workflows to identify manual, repetitive, or error-prone tasks
- Quantify time savings and operational impact of automation initiatives
- Prioritize automation projects based on measurable ROI
- Conduct discovery sessions with department leaders to surface impactful use cases
- In conjunction with executive leadership, architect automation roadmap aligned with strategic priorities
Develop & Deploy AI-Driven Automation
- Build workflow orchestration pipelines using n8n
- Design and implement agent-based systems using LangChain or similar frameworks
- Develop LLM-powered solutions including structured output pipelines, RAG, tool-calling agents, and document automation
- Integrate across company systems (CRM, ERP, ticketing, telemetry platforms, internal tools)
Engineer Reliable Systems
- Design automation with proper logging, validation, and error handling
- Implement safeguards around data security and access control
- Develop reusable automation templates and internal standards
- Maintain organized repositories including version control, documentation, and release notes
Collaborate Cross-functionally
- Partner with other teams, especially engineering and Software Developers to productionize scalable solutions when needed
- Participate in design reviews and architecture discussions
- Ensure automation systems align with internal development standards
- Liaise effectively across functions to ensure stakeholder buy-in and oversee change management
Support & Continuous Improvement
- Monitor automation performance and reliability
- Troubleshoot integration failures and workflow gaps
- Iterate on deployed agents to improve accuracy and efficiency
Qualifications:
- 5+ years in automation engineering, systems integration, or software development, with principal focus on integration of artificial intelligence systems in business processes
- Hands-on experience with workflow orchestration platforms (n8n, Zapier, Make, or similar)
- Experience integrating REST APIs and external services
- Experience working with LLM platforms and agent orchestration frameworks
- Strong understanding of API authentication, JSON data transformation, workflow branching, logging, and observability
- Ability to move from concept to working deployment quickly
- Skilled at translating business requirements into technical solutions and communicating effectively with non-technical stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience building RAG pipelines and vector database integrations
- Familiarity with structured prompting and output validation techniques
- Experience working alongside engineering teams in production environments
- Familiarity with Docker, cloud deployment, or CI/CD pipelines
- Experience in industrial, automation, or mission-critical environments
What Success Looks Like
- Manual workflows replaced with reliable automated systems
- Measurable reduction in labor hours across departments
- AI agents deployed into daily operational processes
- Clean, maintainable automation architecture adopted company-wide
- Clear documentation and repeatable automation standards established
About Us:
Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Divcon delivers fully integrated automation solutions nationwide that optimize performance, energy efficiency, and reliability across HVAC, lighting, power monitoring, and mission-critical systems. Leveraging advanced technologies - including Allen-Bradley PLCs, Ignition SCADA, and Delta DDC systems - we combine deep technical expertise with field-tested execution to deliver precise, scalable, and high-performance solutions.