Automation Engineering Team Lead

This position is based in North Canton, Ohio. Candidates should reside within a reasonable commuting distance of our North Canton office to support business needs.Job Summary: Lead the vision, governance, design, and delivery of AI agent and intelligent automation solutions across the enterprise. The primary mission of this role is to build and scale Microsoft Copilot Studio agents, establish enterprise AI governance, and enable business units through automation, while also stabilizing and operating the existing UiPath RPA portfolio as a foundational capability. Technologies span Copilot Studio, Power Platform, UiPath, and generative/agentic AI tooling.Duties and Responsibilities:Strategy, Vision & RoadmapDefine and own the automation engineering vision, roadmap, and quarterly OKRs in alignment with enterprise strategy and the Director of Software Engineering's priorities. Lead scope-of-ownership decisions — determining what lands on this team and what doesn't — including Microsoft Copilot & Copilot Studio agent development, UiPath RPA build/support/roadmap, generative AI tool governance (Claude, ChatGPT, etc.), agentic & developer AI tools (Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cowork), AI/automation policy/intake/approval workflows, and vendor evaluation & licensing decisions for AI/automation. Conduct process discovery workshops, assess automation feasibility, and maintain a prioritized intake backlog aligned to PMO governance and business unit demandAI Agent Development & Copilot Studio Lead the design, development, and deployment of Microsoft Copilot and Copilot Studio agents for business units (Finance, Logistics, Safety, Fleet Services, and shared services) using a standard intake and delivery processEvaluate and pilot emerging AI capabilities (generative AI models, agentic frameworks) and make build-vs-buy recommendations.RPA / Intelligent Automation (UiPath & Power Platform)Assume immediate operational ownership of existing UiPath automation portfolio, ensuring continuity, stability, and incident response as the team transitions from external managed support to internal ownership.Own end-to-end RPA delivery lifecycle: discovery, design, development, testing, deployment, and supportDevelop and maintain automations using UiPath Studio/StudioX and Orchestrator, and Power Platform; perform peer code reviews. Integrate UiPath with enterprise systems (ERP, TMS, APIs) and Microsoft ecosystem (Azure AD, Azure DevOps, SQL Server).Oversee RPA deployment including creation of CI/CD pipelines and creation of production Change Requests. Facilitate smooth transition to automated processes.Team Leadership & Delivery ManagementManage delivery across the team, including a Senior Automation Engineer and Junior Automation Engineer.Actively enhance the skills and performance of other engineers through dedicated mentoring, sponsorship, and providing constructive feedback. Their influence extends beyond their immediate team, contributing to the betterment of the automation function at largeManage the automation backlog, sprint planning, and delivery cadence using Agile/Scrum practices within Azure DevOps.Stakeholder Engagement & CommunicationCollaborate with Finance, Safety, Fleet Services, Logistics, and other business stakeholders to identify automation opportunities and drive adoption.Communicate complex technical problems, including benefits and risks, clearly and confidently with non-technical stakeholders, fostering effective collaboration between product (business) and automation teams.Track and report automation KPIs (cycle time, accuracy, ROI); continuously improve bot performanceOperations & SupportProvide 24x7 support for critical automations; proactively resolve incidents and suggest enhancements.Document business processes, technical specifications, SOPs, and training materialsRequired Skills and Abilities:RequiredDemonstrated experience with Microsoft Copilot Studio and Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps).Working knowledge of UiPath (Studio/StudioX, Orchestrator, REFramework, attended/unattended bots) or similar RPA platform.Experience designing, deploying, or governing generative AI and/or agentic AI tools in an enterprise setting.Strong business analysis skills: requirements elicitation, process modeling, ROI analysis, and stakeholder facilitation.Experience with SQL, APIs, and integrating automation with ERP/TMS systems and Microsoft Azure services.Familiarity with Agile delivery, Azure DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines for automation.Excellent communication, documentation, and meeting facilitation skills; ability to translate technical concepts for business audiences.Ability to manage multiple priorities, mentor others, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.Must be willing to provide 24x7 support of systems developed and maintained and able/willing to take initiative to solve problems in a timely fashion with proactive, creative, and aggressive problem diagnosis and solving skills.Ability to travel up to 20%.PreferredUiPath Advanced Developer certification.Microsoft certifications related to Power Platform or Copilot Studio.Experience establishing AI/automation governance frameworks, policies, or Centers of Excellence.Experience with vendor evaluation and licensing decisions for AI/automation tooling.Familiarity with process mining and task mining methodologies.Education and Experience:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; or equivalent experience.5+ years of experience in intelligent automation / RPA, including 3+ years leading delivery of automation solutions across multiple business domains.Physical Requirements: This role is performed in a standard office setting with regular use of computers and office equipment. The environment is climate-controlled with low to moderate noise levels.Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of associates so classified. Management retains the right to assign or reassign duties at any time. Job description is subject to change. All employees of the Company are expected to:Promote positive work habits including effective and timely communication, teamwork and respect for co-workers.Provide constructive guidance to other employees and representatives of third parties.Contribute to providing the highest quality of products and services to customers.#LI-ONSITE#LI-AW1#NDMP