Transportation & Logistics AI Automation Engineer

As a Transportation & Logistics AI Automation Engineer, you will support the implementation of AI and automation initiatives across multiple businesses, working closely with leadership, operational teams, and the existing IT department. This is a hands-on role combining AI implementation, workflow automation, systems integration, software development, and business process improvement.

Responsibilities

Design, build, test, and deploy AI-powered automations that reduce manual work and improve operational efficiency; Develop workflows and AI agents capable of retrieving, processing, and acting on information across multiple business systems; Automate recurring reporting, data consolidation, and other time-intensive operational processes; Monitor existing automations and continuously improve their reliability, scalability, and effectiveness; Connect systems through APIs, webhooks, databases, and workflow automation platforms; Build integrations that allow data from multiple platforms to work together effectively; Develop custom integrations and AI functionality using Python, JavaScript, or similar technologies when required; Integrate LLMs and platforms such as OpenAI, Claude, or comparable technologies into business workflows and applications; Partner with business leaders and department stakeholders to understand existing operational processes; Identify repetitive, manual, or inefficient workflows that could benefit from automation; Translate business requirements and operational challenges into practical technical solutions; Help build an AI-enabled culture by introducing practical tools and use cases; Educate and train employees on using AI to improve productivity, analysis, communication, and decision-making; Document automations, integrations, workflows, and best practices; Follow appropriate security, access-control, and data-handling practices when working with company information and systems

Requirements

3+ years of professional experience in software development, systems integration, automation engineering, or a related technical field; Demonstrated experience building and deploying AI-powered automations and integrations in real business environments; Hands-on proficiency with Python and/or JavaScript; Strong experience working with APIs, webhooks, databases, and system integrations; Experience building workflows with n8n, Make, Zapier, or similar automation platforms; Comfortable integrating LLMs such as OpenAI, Claude, or comparable technologies into practical business workflows; Understanding of AI agents, workflow automation, and data-processing concepts; Experience working with SQL and structured business data; Ability to work effectively with CRM, accounting, logistics, operational, or other business platforms; Understanding of security, access-control, and data-handling practices; Ability to document technical workflows and explain AI and automation solutions clearly; Must be bilingual (English & Spanish)

Nice to have

Experience within transportation, logistics, or related operational businesses; Experience working across multiple departments, systems, or business units; Proficiency in Samsara (track & trace), TMW (transportation), Sage (accounting) and heavy Excel/spreadsheet/data environment