AI and Automation Engineer

Ericsson•Boise, ID

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions Inc. is seeking an AI and Automation Engineer to join their Finance AI & Analytics team. This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days onsite per week in either Boise, Idaho or Plano, Texas. The team is responsible for driving AI transformation within the finance organization by building data infrastructure, AI agents, and analytics capabilities. The AI and Automation Engineer will own the automation layer, eliminating manual work through RPA bots and increasingly incorporating AI-powered automation. This role offers high ownership with direct visibility to the CFO and senior finance stakeholders, and involves collaboration with data engineers, an analytics engineer, and a data analyst, reporting to the Head of Finance AI & Analytics.

Requirements

Hands-on experience building and owning production RPA bots end-to-end
Proficiency in at least one major RPA platform such as UiPath, Power Automate, Automation Anywhere, Blue Prism, or equivalent
SQL proficiency for working with source data and building queries
Python or VBA scripting for automation logic and integrations
Experience integrating with enterprise systems via APIs, file transfers, or screen automation
Strong understanding of automation governance including version control, exception handling, and credential management
Proven ability to work autonomously with minimal technical oversight
Self-starter mentality, you identify problems and solve them without waiting to be asked

Nice To Haves

Experience building AI-powered automations using LLMs, Claude, or agentic AI frameworks
Familiarity with AI coding tools such as Claude Code, Cursor, or equivalent
Experience supporting AI agents or building tool integrations for them
Finance domain knowledge including FP&A, billing, revenue, or OPEX processes
Experience with Snowflake or other cloud data warehouses
Familiarity with Salesforce, SAP, or Microsoft 365 data structures and data quality challenges
Background on a small team where you wore multiple hats

Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain RPA bots and automation workflows that eliminate manual finance work
Automate recurring report generation and distribution across the finance organization
Build automations that support core finance processes including AP/AR, reconciliations, and the monthly close
Integrate automations across enterprise systems including SAP, Salesforce, Snowflake, and Microsoft 365
Develop and orchestrate AI-powered automation workflows that combine RPA with finance AI agents
Maintain a backlog of automation opportunities and prioritize them based on time saved and risk reduced
Establish monitoring, error handling, and governance for production bots
Partner with finance business partners to identify and document automation candidates
Identify automation gaps and proactively resolve them without being directed to
Contribute to the team's automation and AI roadmap and technical decision-making

Benefits

Subsidized, nationwide PPO medical benefit options including a low-deductible Point of Service Plan and a qualifying High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), with a generous company-provided HSA contribution.
401(k) plan with a 4% company match and immediate vesting.
Company-paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance.
Company-paid disability benefits.
A minimum of 15 days of accrued vacation.
Up to 3 personal days per year.
11 annual holidays.
8 hours of volunteer time.
80 hours of sick time annually.
Up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave.
6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay.
Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.
Mobile therapy.
Volunteer paid time off.