AI Agent & Automation Specialist – Manufacturing – $70,000–$100,000 Base Salary

Kevin M. Downey; Columbus (OH); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

On-site Columbus

Medical Insurance

HSA options

401(k) match

Disability Insurance

Retirement planning advice

Dependent coverage

Benefits start month one

High-visibility role

Hands-on AI platforms

Descripción de la vacante

Kevin M. Downey is working with a fast-growing client in Columbus, Ohio, seeking an AI Agent Developer to replace manual tasks with AI agents and automated workflows.

You will use platforms like n8n, Make.com, and Python, connecting systems via MCP servers and APIs. You will partner across Sales, Operations, Product, Finance & Marketing to design, build, test, and maintain automations, ensuring data quality and governance while documenting each project.

Formación

• Hands-On Experience with Automation Platforms (no-/low-code or Python-based)
• Working Knowledge of Python for scripting and API calls
• Experience with REST APIs, Webhooks & JSON
• Experience Building with at least one LLM API (Claude/OpenAI/Gemini)
• Strong Analytical, Process-Mapping & Documentation Skills
• CRM/ERP familiarity (Salesforce, Epicor P21)
• Ability to Own a Project from Start to Finish
• Must Live Within Commuting Distance of Columbus, Ohio or relocate before starting

Responsabilidades

• Partner with Sales, Operations, Product, Finance & Marketing to analyze processes and identify opportunities for AI-driven automation
• Design, build & maintain AI agents and automated workflows using no-code/low-code or Python
• Connect internal systems (Salesforce, Epicor P21, shared drives, forms) to AI platforms via MCP servers & APIs
• Set up access controls, approval steps & logging for auditability
• Test & monitor agent accuracy and reliability; fix issues as business needs change
• Keep data clean in core systems for reliable automations
• Support company-wide adoption of AI tools & automation
• Document automation projects & workflows

Conocimientos

Automation platforms

Python scripting

Data analysis

Process mapping

Project ownership

Documentation

Herramientas

n8n

Make.com

Zapier

Salesforce

Epicor P21

Descripción del empleo

Another Outside-the-Box AI and automation opportunity from Kevin M. Downey...

Our client is a fast-growing company based in Columbus, Ohio, and we are welcoming qualified candidates from across the country who are open to relocating! This is a 100% on-site position in Columbus, Ohio. Relocation is required for candidates who do not currently live within commuting distance. This is not a remote or hybrid opportunity.

Our client has teams across sales, operations, product, finance, and marketing, along with production and warehouse staff. This is your opportunity to join their growing team as an AI Agent Developer.

In this role, you will find the manual, repetitive work that slows the business down and replace it with AI agents and automated workflows. You’ll use platforms like Claude and ChatGPT Agents and tools like n8n and Make.com, and connect them to the company’s systems through MCP servers and APIs.

Some projects will be low-code builds, and some will call for Python scripting, depending on the task. You will work hand-in-hand with every department and own each project from start to finish.

The company hires to five core values: creative problem-solving, ownership and getting things done, going above and beyond, embracing change, and humility.

The Perks

• Columbus, Ohio – 100% On-Site (Relocation Required for Nonlocal Candidates)
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Through UnitedHealthcare (PPO & HSA Options)
• Company HSA Contributions Up To $2,000 Annually
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Up To 4% Company Match
• Company-Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Financial Advisory Services Included with Retirement Plan
• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage Available for Eligible Spouses & Dependents
• Health Benefits Begin the First of the Month Following Hire
• 401(k) Eligibility After 60 Days
• High-Visibility Role Working Across Every Department
• Hands-On Work with the Latest AI Platforms

The Responsibilities

• Partner with Sales, Operations, Product, Finance & Marketing to Analyze Processes & Identify Opportunities for AI-Driven Automation
• Design, Build & Maintain AI Agents and Automated Workflows Using No-Code, Low-Code, or Python
• Connect Internal Systems (Salesforce, Epicor P21, Shared Drives, Forms, Reporting Tools) to AI Platforms Using MCP Servers & APIs
• Set Up Access Controls, Approval Steps & Logging So Agents Run Safely and Can Be Audited
• Test & Monitor Agent Accuracy and Reliability, and Fix Issues as Business Needs Change
• Keep Data Clean in Core Business Systems So Automations Run on Reliable Data
• Support Company-Wide Adoption of AI Tools & Automation
• Document Automation Projects & Workflows

The Requirements

• Hands-On Experience with Automation Platforms (n8n, Make.com, Zapier, or Similar)
• Working Knowledge of Python for Scripting, API Calls & Data Handling
• Experience with REST APIs, Webhooks & JSON
• Experience Building with at Least One LLM API (Claude, OpenAI, or Gemini)
• Strong Analytical, Process-Mapping & Documentation Skills
• Comfortable Working in CRM & ERP Systems (Salesforce, Epicor P21) at a User/Admin Level
• Ability to Own a Project from Start to Finish
• Must Live Within Commuting Distance of Columbus, Ohio, or Be Willing to Relocate Before Starting

Desired Abilities

• Experience in Manufacturing, Operations, or Another Non-Tech Industry
• SQL & Data Cleanup Experience

Process-Oriented, Detail-Oriented, Self-Directed, Creative Problem-Solver, Gets Stuff Done, Adaptable, Humble Team Player