AI/ Automation Engineer
Job DescriptionJob Description
Job Title: 1251: AI/ Automation Engineer
Duration: 12 month(s)
Location: White Plains, NY 10601 (Hybrid)
Client: New York Power Authority (NYPA)
Rate: $75.00/Hour on W2.
NO C2C, OPTs, EADs
ONLY W2 (USC and GCs)
LOCAL TO: NY, NJ and CT ONLY......
Job Description:
Job Functions & Responsibilities
· Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable and efficient automation solutions using UiPath Studio, Orchestrator, and Robot.
· Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to understand business processes and identify automation opportunities.
· Integrate automations with AI/ML models, APIs, OCR engines, NLP services (e.g., Azure Cognitive Services, OpenAI, Google Cloud NLP) and other intelligent systems.
· Develop and implement AI algorithms and models to enhance automation capabilities and improve decision-making processes.
· Leverage additional automation tools such as Power Automate, or Python/RPA frameworks to build hybrid solutions when appropriate.
· Utilize AI tools and technologies to perform data analysis, predictive modeling, and natural processing to support automation tasks.
· Implement best practices for automation design, logging, exception handling, and security.
· Participate in code reviews, maintain documentation, and provide support for deployed bots.
· Contribute to establishing automation governance standards and best practices across the enterprise.
· Stay updated with the latest AI and automation trends, tools, and technologies to continuously improve and innovate automation solutions.
Skills
· Proven experience as a UiPath Developer with a strong understanding of UiPath Studio, Orchestrator, and Robot.
· Hands-on experience building and integrating with AI/ML models, APIs, OCR engines, NLP services.
· Proficiency in AI tools and technologies such as Azure Cognitive Services, OpenAI, Google Cloud NLP, or similar.
· Strong programming skills in such as Python, R, or Java for developing AI models and automation scripts.
· Ability to design and implement AI algorithms and models to enhance automation capabilities.
· Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think analytically.
· Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with business analysts, stakeholders, and team members.
· Knowledge of best practices for automation design, logging, exception handling, and security.
· Experience with other automation tools like Power Automate is a plus.
· Continuous learning mindset to stay updated with the latest AI and automation trends.
Education & Certifications
· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
· 3+ years of experience with UiPath development, including Orchestrator, Studio, and attended/unattended bots.
· Experience developing solutions using other automation tools (e.g., Power Automate, Automation Anywhere, scripting in Python or JavaScript).
· Exposure to or hands-on experience with AI technologies such as machine learning models, OCR, NLP, chatbots, or conversational AI frameworks.
· Strong understanding of REST APIs, JSON/XML, databases (SQL/NoSQL), and system integration.
· Proven ability to translate business requirements into technical automation solutions.
· Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Company DescriptionAt Ethire Solutions, we combine deep recruiting expertise with the power of AI/ML-driven talent intelligence, helping us build smarter talent pipelines and accelerate hiring outcomes — even for niche and hard-to-fill roles. From finding specialized talent to delivering complex IT solutions, we help businesses and government agencies stay ahead with the right people and the right tech — delivered right, every time.Company DescriptionAt Ethire Solutions, we combine deep recruiting expertise with the power of AI/ML-driven talent intelligence, helping us build smarter talent pipelines and accelerate hiring outcomes — even for niche and hard-to-fill roles. From finding specialized talent to delivering complex IT solutions, we help businesses and government agencies stay ahead with the right people and the right tech — delivered right, every time.