AI Automation Engineer

•AI Automation Engineer•Kelly Engineering is hiring an AI Automation Engineer to support a fast-moving AI & Innovation team building internal AI tools that solve real business problems. This is a hands-on builder role for someone who has experience creating AI-powered tools, workflow automations, and practical business solutions using modern AI platforms. This is not a research role. We are looking for someone who can build useful AI tools fast and work directly with business teams to solve real workflow challenges.

Location:

Modesto, CA Pay:

$70.00 - $80.00/hr

Schedule:

Standard business hours

Work Type:

Local preferred. Onsite during ramp-up, hybrid flexibility after onboarding. Remote candidates may be considered.

Contract:

6-month contract with strong potential for extension or conversion What You'll Do + Build internal AI tools and workflow automations + Design practical AI solutions for business teams + Translate business needs into technical workflows + Partner with teams across sales, marketing, finance, operations, and engineering + Build and deploy AI solutions using modern automation and LLM tools What We're Looking For + Experience building AI tools, internal copilots, or AI-powered business applications + Hands-on experience with workflow automation tools such as n8n + Experience with LLMs, GenAI workflows, and API integrations + Ability to work directly with non-technical stakeholders + Experience with Python and/or JavaScript Nice to Have + Shakudo + AI agents or RAG experience + Startup or fast-paced product environment experience Why Apply + Build internal AI tools with real business impact + High ownership and autonomy + Modern AI tooling environment + Strong potential for extension or full-time conversion As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community. Why Kelly ® Engineering? Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we're here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career. About Kelly Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year. Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.