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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Collaborate with departments such as HR, Finance, and Marketing to uncover high-value AI opportunities and define solution goals.<br>• Convert business needs into technical designs for agent-based applications and intelligent workflow solutions.<br>• Build and enhance AI agents using Copilot Studio along with Microsoft Power Platform technologies.<br>• Develop automated, multi-step processes through Power Automate and connected enterprise integrations.<br>• Produce architecture documentation and implementation plans that support secure, scalable deployment.<br>• Provide technical direction and day-to-day guidance to distributed engineering resources, including offshore team members.<br>• Deliver working solutions within short engagement cycles while maintaining quality and business alignment.<br>• Lead initiatives from early prototype stages through enterprise deployment and operational readiness.<br>• Present proposed designs and completed solutions to architecture, security, and cloud governance stakeholders.
<p>Robert Half is currently seeking an AI Project Manager for a client located in Irvine, CA. AI Project Manager will be responsible for leading the intake, prioritization, and delivery of high-impact artificial intelligence initiatives across R&D, manufacturing, and enterprise automation functions. This role will act as the bridge between business stakeholders, PMO, and technical AI engineering teams to ensure successful execution of 3–6 concurrent AI/ML projects.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><p>· Manage intake and prioritization of new AI initiatives</p><p>· Drive end-to-end delivery of 3–6 AI/ML projects</p><p>· Partner with stakeholders and PMO to evaluate demand and prioritize work</p><p>· Collaborate with AI engineers to define requirements, scope projects, and drive execution</p><p>· Translate business needs into technical requirements and delivery plans</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Project Areas</strong></p><p>· AI for R&D engineering (design solutions, process automation, research workflows)</p><p>· Manufacturing AI use cases (computer vision, defect detection, production data analysis)</p><p>· Transitioning spreadsheet-based analysis to AI-driven insights</p><p>· Additional automation initiatives including HR workflows</p>
We are looking for an IT Engineer to support and evaluate the technology environment in California. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who can investigate current systems, identify improvement areas, and help strengthen day-to-day infrastructure performance. The role combines desktop support, technical assessment, and practical problem-solving across user systems, directories, and network-connected assets.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review the existing IT environment to identify operational gaps, technical risks, and opportunities for improvement.<br>• Perform asset tracking and verification activities to help maintain accurate inventory records for hardware and related equipment.<br>• Conduct testing across workstations, systems, and network components to confirm functionality and uncover issues affecting performance.<br>• Provide desktop and help desk support by resolving user-reported incidents, troubleshooting Windows-based devices, and managing service requests.<br>• Administer and support Active Directory and Azure Active Directory user access, account maintenance, and related system tasks.<br>• Document findings and develop practical remediation recommendations to improve system stability, support processes, and overall IT operations.<br>• Assist with network-related troubleshooting by evaluating connectivity issues and reviewing topology information to support efficient resolution.<br>• Contribute to technical planning efforts related to transitioning away from the current organizational structure or environment as needed.