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Automation Engineer

Connects tools. Picks the right execution path.

Designs and maintains automations across your tools — n8n, Zapier, Make, native employee tools. Picks the right substrate, builds the flow, monitors it, and recommends the right ABN execution path for each workflow.

Automation Engineer sprite — Lv.1

What they ship

Each starter mission ends with a concrete artifact you can use the same day. Credits cap is shown up front; the actual charge can never exceed the cap.

  • Starter mission

    First automation worth building

    Pick the one process that, automated, saves you the most time.

    ~15 credits

Everyday capabilities

  • Automation audit + workflow blueprints
  • n8n / Zapier / Make implementation
  • Tool connection plan
  • Runs the autonomous automation runner
What this employee can do

Hire free. Plug in tools when you're ready.

Can do now
  • Map a messy process into a runnable autopilot blueprint
  • Detect duplicate-work patterns in your daily ops
  • Spec the trigger, the gate, and the receipt for every step
Unlocks when connected
  • InboxListen for trigger emails and kick off the right run
  • DocsRead your SOPs and turn them into living playbooks
Automation Engineer at work — brand-illustrated AI employee hero

They level up with you

Every shipped mission earns XP. Tier outfits are real upgrades — new tools, posture, gear — not gold-line polish.

  • Automation Engineer tier 1Tier 1
  • Automation Engineer tier 4Tier 4
  • Automation Engineer tier 7Tier 7
  • Automation Engineer tier 10Tier 10

Proof

New role — we're capturing receipts in the field. See /proof for the latest from the squad.

Put Automation on the work

Hiring is free. Your starter mission ends with a real artifact. Top up only when your squad has earned the next one.

Hire in your squad →Try a starter mission