AI Solutions Engineer - Ohio Gratings : Job Details

This role bridges strategy and execution, architecting solutions, writing production-grade code, and guiding the full development lifecycle from proof-of-concept through deployment. The AI Solutions Engineer will lead the design, development, and deployment of cutting-edge AI and automation solutions that transform complex manufacturing and business operations into intelligent, scalable systems The ideal candidate combines strong software engineering skills with applied AI/ML expertise, a deep understanding of enterprise systems, and a commitment to governance, security, and performance. You'll collaborate with engineering, data, and business teams to build intelligent agents, optimize pipelines, and integrate AI into core systems that power our business. As a faith-based organization rooted in biblical principles, we strive to reflect these values in our work, relationships, and decision-making. We expect all associates to learn, embrace, and actively model our core values through their actions, choices, and collaboration with others. This commitment is essential to sustaining our culture and achieving shared success. This job description does not describe all activities, duties, responsibilities, or physical demands that are required of the employee for this job. Likewise, the work environment described is merely representative. Duties, responsibilities, activities, physical demands, and work environment may change at any time with or without notice. ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:AI Solution Architecture & Development

• Design, build, and deploy AI-driven applications, including generative AI agents, RAG (retrieval-augmented generation) systems, and automation workflows using Azure (Logic Apps, Azure OpenAI, ML, DevOps).
• Develop in C# and Python; implement CI/CD pipelines to ship code efficiently and reliably.

ML/MLOps & Model Lifecycle Management

• Build and maintain ML pipelines using Azure ML or Databricks for data preprocessing, training, evaluation, and deployment.
• Implement robust observability, logging, and automated model retraining to ensure performance and reliability.

Integration & Data Engineering

• Connect AI services with enterprise data sources including ERP systems (Epicor), SCADA/IoT systems, APIs, and message queues.
• Securely bridge on-premise data to cloud environments using modern data architectures, vector databases, and APIs.

Governance, Security, & Risk Management

• Define and enforce AI usage policies aligned with Microsoft Purview DLP and internal compliance standards.
• Monitor models for drift, bias, hallucinations, and data leakage to maintain transparency, fairness, and reliability.
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned by leadership.

EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE, AND PROFICIENCIES:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field - or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 3+ years of experience in full-stack software engineering, with a strong understanding of cloud platforms (Azure preferred).
• 1+ years building and deploying production-grade ML, deep learning, or generative AI systems.
• Demonstrated expertise integrating AI with enterprise data systems (SQL/NoSQL, REST APIs, message brokers).
• Proficient in C# and Python; hands-on with libraries/frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Hugging Face.
• Strong grasp of DevOps practices including Git, IaC, CI/CD, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Ability to break down complex technical problems and communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Microsoft certifications: Azure AI Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or Power Platform Solution Architect.
• Experience with vector databases (e.g., FAISS, Pinecone), knowledge graphs, or prompt engineering (e.g., Copilot Studio).
• Familiarity with blockchain integrations or decentralized compute frameworks (e.g., Solidity, EVM).
• Background in manufacturing systems, SCADA, MES, or industrial IoT environments.

Why Join Ohio Gratings?

• This is a high-impact, hands-on role at the intersection of industrial operations and emerging technology. Join a team committed to innovation, and help modernize manufacturing with AI solutions that are both practical and forward-looking.

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