Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineer

We are looking for an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineer to join a machinery manufacturing organization in Irvine, California on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent role. In this role, you will work closely with business stakeholders to turn practical needs into scalable AI-driven solutions, with a strong focus on Microsoft Copilot, Power Platform, and workflow automation. This opportunity is ideal for someone who combines hands-on development skills with solution architecture experience and can move ideas quickly from proof of concept into production-ready delivery.Responsibilities:• Collaborate with departments such as HR, Finance, and Marketing to uncover high-value AI opportunities and define solution goals.• Convert business needs into technical designs for agent-based applications and intelligent workflow solutions.• Build and enhance AI agents using Copilot Studio along with Microsoft Power Platform technologies.• Develop automated, multi-step processes through Power Automate and connected enterprise integrations.• Produce architecture documentation and implementation plans that support secure, scalable deployment.• Provide technical direction and day-to-day guidance to distributed engineering resources, including offshore team members.• Deliver working solutions within short engagement cycles while maintaining quality and business alignment.• Lead initiatives from early prototype stages through enterprise deployment and operational readiness.• Present proposed designs and completed solutions to architecture, security, and cloud governance stakeholders.