What are the responsibilities and job description for the AI Engineer position at Coltech?
Location: Cleveland, OH or Milwaukee, WI
Work Model: Hybrid (3 days in-office, 2 days remote)
Compensation: $75 – $80 per hour
Industrial Automation domain experience necessary!
Good understanding and experience with PLC's and HMI's
About the Role:
We’re hiring a Senior AI / Automation Engineer to build the next generation of AI-first, AI-native industrial products. This is not a typical “add AI to an app” role—you’ll work across the stack to embed intelligence directly into systems, products, and workflows.
You’ll design and implement agent-driven architectures, develop co-pilot-style capabilities, and bring AI into real-world industrial environments.
What You’ll Do:
- Build AI-native applications from the ground up
- Integrate agent frameworks into product suites and workflows
- Develop co-pilot features that enhance user productivity and decision-making
- Work across system layers (not just front-end or API integrations)
- Rapidly prototype and adapt solutions in a fast-paced environment
- Stay ahead of emerging AI technologies and apply them in production
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong hands-on experience building and deploying AI systems
- Deep understanding of agent-based architectures and frameworks
- Experience integrating AI beyond the application layer (systems, infrastructure, workflows)
- Proven ability to build or contribute to AI-first products
Industry / Domain Experience:
- Experience in industrial, manufacturing, or automation environments
- Familiarity with:
- PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers)
- HMIs (Human-Machine Interfaces)
- Ability to apply AI in real-world operational settings
Mindset & Approach:
- Highly adaptable and comfortable solving ambiguous problems
- Thrives in a fast-paced, product-focused environment
- Strong curiosity and commitment to staying current with AI advancements
- Practical, hands-on builder with a track record of shipping real systems
What We Value:
- Depth of industry experience
- Demonstrated real-world AI implementation (not just experimentation)
- Ability to evaluate and adopt new technologies quickly
- Clear thinking around how AI can drive meaningful product value
Why Join Us:
You’ll be at the forefront of building AI-driven industrial systems, shaping how intelligent automation is embedded into real-world products—not just software interfaces.
Salary : $75 - $80