Principal AI & Business Process Automation Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym with 24/7 access

Free Electric Vehicle charging

Breakfast and Lunch Café

After hours Grab & Go snacks

Basketball court

Walking paths

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

401(k) plan with immediate vesting

Employee referral program

Job summary

Stored Energy Systems (SENS) in Longmont, CO, seeks a Principal AI & Business Process Automation Engineer to lead AI-enabled automation initiatives across operations, engineering, sales, and finance. The role focuses on designing, developing, and deploying scalable automation solutions that reduce manual work and improve decision-making.

Reporting to the CIO, you will translate business problems into technical requirements, drive governance for AI and LLM deployments, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in IT, CS, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years in software development, business systems, process automation, or related technical work.
• Experience documenting, designing, developing, and implementing automated business processes.
• Practical AI and generative AI experience applied to business/technical solutions.
• Experience with enterprise systems, APIs, workflow automation, cloud services, or related integration tech.

Responsibilities

• Partner with internal clients across Operations, Engineering, Sales, Customer Service, Finance, HR, and others to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Deliver end-to-end automation and innovation projects—discovery, design, development, testing, deployment, support, and continuous improvement.
• Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies, and design solutions to improve performance and scalability.
• Establish and improve secure enterprise AI and LLM capabilities, including private/on-premises deployments.
• Design AI-enabled solutions (agents, knowledge systems, intelligent workflows, and integrations) using internal data with proper security controls.
• Evaluate emerging AI/automation technologies and recommend tools, standards, and architectural changes; support ongoing enhancements.

Skills

AI experience

Process automation

APIs

Cloud services

Business analysis

Communication

Software development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Engineering/Business Information Systems or related field

Job description

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Principal AI & Business Process Automation Engineer

Salary Range: $120,000.00 To $176,000.00 Annually

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 .

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 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.

• Free gym with 24/7 access
• Free Electric Vehicle charging
• Breakfast and Lunch Café
• After hours Grab & Go snacks
• Basketball court
• Walking paths
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan with immediate vesting
• Employee referral program

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.