Intelligent Automation Engineer, Senior

Purdue University; United States; Remote; USD 95,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University IT seeks a Senior Intelligent Automation Engineer to design, implement, and continuously improve AI-enabled automation and enterprise workflows across the university. You will lead defined projects, translate business needs into scalable solutions, and influence governance and operational practices enterprise-wide.

The role emphasizes enterprise integration, intelligent workflows, and solution architecture with limited supervision and opportunities to coach peers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, computer engineering, systems analysis, or closely related field.
• In lieu of degree, equivalent combination: associate's degree + 4 years; HS/HSE + 6 years.
• Minimum four (4) years of experience in Intelligent Automation.
• Master's degree preferred.

Skills

Enterprise automation design

Business analysis

Project leadership

Communication

Stakeholder facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science / engineering / systems analysis

Master's degree preferred

Tools

UiPath

Microsoft Power Platform

APIs & middleware

AI-powered assistants

Cloud architectures

Job description

Job Summary

Purdue IT | Remote

The Senior Intelligent Automation Engineer is a seasoned professional contributor who independently designs, implements, and continuously improves intelligent automation, AI-enabled solutions, and enterprise workflows across Purdue University. Working with limited supervision, this position leads defined projects and processes that have significant impact on operational results within its area of responsibility.

The position applies broad technical and professional knowledge to translate business needs into secure, maintainable, and scalable solutions. The role addresses difficult and sometimes complex problems spanning multiple processes, technologies, or stakeholder groups; influences operational policies, practices, and procedures; and may coach or review the work of other professionals. The emphasis is enterprise integration, intelligent workflows, digital assistants, process redesign, solution architecture, and responsible governance rather than custom machine learning model development.

What We're Looking For

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, computer engineering, systems analysis, or closely related field
• In lieu of degree, consideration given to an equivalent combination of related education and required experience (associate's degree + 4 years; HS/HSE + 6 years)
• Minimum four (4) years of experience in Intelligent Automation

Preferred: Master's degree

Skills Required:

• Experience designing enterprise automation solutions
• Experience with workflow automation platforms (UiPath preferred)
• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform and related technologies
• Experience integrating enterprise systems using APIs and middleware technologies
• Experience implementing AI-powered assistants, chatbots, or knowledge-based systems
• Strong business analysis and process improvement capabilities
• Strong project leadership and consulting skills
• Knowledge of cloud-based architectures and software development practices
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to facilitate discovery sessions and stakeholder workshops, translate business needs into technical solutions, and work effectively across technical and non-technical teams

Additional Information:

• Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
• The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $94,960 to $100,895, commensurate with education and experience