Principal AI & Business Process Automation Engineer

Stored Energy Systems; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym with 24/7 access

Free EV charging

Breakfast and Lunch Café

After hours Grab & Go snacks

Basketball court

Walking paths

Job summary

Stored Energy Systems in Longmont, CO seeks a Principal AI & Business Process Automation Engineer to identify, design, and implement technology-enabled improvements across the organization. You will partner with all functions to reduce manual work, improve efficiency, and enable scalable growth through AI and automation technologies.

This hands-on role blends business analysis, software engineering, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver end-to-end automation and governance across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, CS, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years in software development, business systems, or automation with process improvement.
• Experience documenting and implementing automated business processes and system integrations.
• Practical experience applying AI and generative AI to business solutions.
• Experience with enterprise systems, APIs, workflow automation, cloud services, or integrations.
• Strong business analysis and problem-solving with stakeholder collaboration.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with internal clients across functions to map processes and translate needs into technical solutions.
• Lead end-to-end automation projects: discovery, design, development, testing, deployment, and support.
• Identify bottlenecks and repetitive tasks; design solutions to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Establish and govern private/on-prem AI and LLM capabilities to protect data and IP.
• Design AI-enabled agents, knowledge systems, and integrations leveraging internal data.
• Evaluate AI, automation, and integration tech; recommend tools and architecture; support ongoing improvements.

Skills

Business analysis

Problem solving

Stakeholder collaboration

AI & GenAI applications

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Engineering or equivalent

Tools

SQL

Python

JavaScript

Infor SyteLine

HubSpot CRM

Power BI

Fabric

SharePoint

Power Automate

StarShip

Job description

Who We Are

Stored Energy Systems (SENS) is an award-winning manufacturer of premium quality power conversion products located in Longmont, CO. In business for over 50 years, SENS is the market leader with a proven track record of providing highly reliable battery chargers, DC power systems, and related products to industrial markets. For more information on our company please see our web site at www.sens-usa.com.

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Summary

The Principal AI & Business Process Automation Engineer identifies, designs, develops, implements, and supports technology-enabled improvements across the organization. Reporting to the CIO, this role partners with all business functions to identify opportunities, gain stakeholder alignment, and deliver solutions that reduce manual work and process complexity, improve efficiency and decision-making and support scalable growth through process improvement, AI and automation technologies.

This hands-on role combines business analysis, process improvement, software engineering, and cross-functional collaboration.

This position will evaluate emerging AI and process automation technologies, develop automation workflows, establish governance standards, and drive adoption of AI capabilities throughout the organization.

Responsibilities

• Partner with internal clients across Operations, Engineering, Sales, Customer Service, Finance, HR, and other functions to understand business processes, identify operational challenges, define requirements, and translate business needs into actionable technical solutions.
• Deliver assigned business process automation and innovation projects end to end, including discovery, requirements definition, solution design, stakeholder alignment, development, testing, implementation, documentation, support, and continuous improvement.
• Proactively identify bottlenecks, manual processes, excessive handoffs, repetitive work, and other process constraints that limit efficiency or scalability, and develop solutions that measurably improve process performance.
• Establish, deploy, maintain, and improve secure enterprise AI and Large Language Model (LLM) capabilities, including private and on-premises solutions, to protect company data, intellectual property, and customer information.
• Design and develop AI-enabled solutions, including agents, knowledge systems, intelligent workflows, and enterprise integrations that leverage internal data while maintaining appropriate security and access controls.
• Evaluate emerging AI, automation, integration, and related technologies; recommend appropriate tools, standards, and architectural changes; and support implemented solutions through troubleshooting, maintenance, and ongoing enhancement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in software development, business systems, process automation, systems integration, business process improvement, or related technical work.
• Experience documenting, designing, developing, and implementing technical solutions that automate business processes or integrate business systems.
• Practical experience applying AI and generative AI technologies to business or technical solutions.
• Experience working with enterprise systems, APIs, workflow automation, cloud services, or related integration technologies.
• Strong business analysis and problem-solving skills, including the ability to understand and document business problems, process maps, and workflows then translate them into practical solutions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work directly with business and technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing AI agents, chatbots, AI-enabled knowledge systems, or other AI automation solutions.
• Experience deploying or maintaining private or on-premises AI and LLM technologies.
• Experience with SQL, Python, JavaScript, or other scripting or programming languages.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment or with manufacturing operations, sales and sales operations, accounting, finance, or other business functions.
• Experience with Infor SyteLine or similar manufacturing ERP systems.
• Experience with platforms such as HubSpot CRM, StarShip, Power BI/Fabric, SharePoint, or Power Automate.
• Relevant AI, cloud, or automation certifications.

Location

This position is located in Longmont, CO.

Base Compensation

$120,000 - $176,000 is the projected base salary range and will be determined by the candidate’s overall qualifications and experience.

Bonus

This position is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.

Closing Date

November 6th. While we expect to keep the position open through this date, the posting may be extended or closed early based on applicant volume and hiring needs.

Onsite Perks

• Free gym with 24/7 access
• Free Electric Vehicle charging
• Breakfast and Lunch Café
• After hours Grab & Go snacks
• Basketball court
• Walking paths

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan with immediate vesting
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development

At SENS, our culture is rooted in a set of core values that reflect who we are and how we work. In a recent 2025 poll, our employees identified the values that best define us: "Innovative", "Respectful", "Inviting", "Flexible", "Collaborative", and "Growth Driven". Our team describes us as a dynamic, forward-thinking company where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer, fully dedicated to fostering inclusion and diversity. We welcome all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We hope you're interested in making a difference with us. Even if you don't feel that you meet every qualification listed in this job description, we still encourage you to apply.