What are the responsibilities and job description for the AI Programmer position at Waltonen?
Waltonen is actively seeking a hands-on AI Programmer / AI Software Engineer to develop internal AI agents, workflow automation tools, and intelligent business systems that improve operational efficiency across the organization.
Responsibilities:
Benefits
Founded in 1957 and proudly 100% U.S.-owned, Waltonen has deep roots in Warren, Michigan, and a strong commitment to supporting our local community. As a trusted engineering company, we serve the automotive, aerospace, and defense industries with precision, innovation, and integrity. Our team takes pride not only in the work we do, but in the positive impact we make—both in the industries we serve and in the community we call home.
Waltonen Engineering, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and will consider qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, marital status, weight, height, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, test, and maintain internal AI tools, AI agents, and workflow automation systems
- Build AI-powered applications that support engineering, operations, manufacturing, administration, and business functions
- Develop intelligent workflow automation solutions to streamline repetitive or manual processes
- Create and integrate AI agents capable of supporting internal knowledge retrieval, process execution, reporting, and decision support
- Develop software applications and backend systems using Python, C, C , Java, and related technologies
- Build AI-powered applications to support engineering, operations, manufacturing, and business functions
- Integrate AI technologies, APIs, databases, and business systems into existing infrastructure
- Collaborate with teams across the organization to identify AI and automation opportunities
- Optimize software performance, reliability, scalability, and security
- Research, evaluate, and implement emerging AI tools, frameworks, and technologies
- Troubleshoot, optimize, and maintain software performance and reliability
- Maintain technical documentation, coding standards, and development best practices
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, AI, or related field
- 3–5 years of software development experience
- Strong programming skills in Python, C / C , Java, etc.
- Experience with AI/ML technologies, APIs, and system integrations
- Understanding of AI workflow automation, Large Language Models (LLMs), Software architecture and scalable system design
- Experience with Git/version control systems
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and execute projects with minimal oversight
- Experience developing AI agents or automation systems
- Experience with OpenAI APIs, LangChain, or similar AI frameworks
- Familiarity with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Vector databases, Cloud platforms, Docker/containerized environments
- Experience in manufacturing, defense, automotive, or industrial environments preferred
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Vacation and Holiday pay
- Employer matching 401K
- Hybrid work schedule after 90 days for eligible positions
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible Spending Programs (FSAs)
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance
- Employee Referral Program
- Additional Voluntary Benefit Programs
- Off-site company events & Employee Luncheons
Founded in 1957 and proudly 100% U.S.-owned, Waltonen has deep roots in Warren, Michigan, and a strong commitment to supporting our local community. As a trusted engineering company, we serve the automotive, aerospace, and defense industries with precision, innovation, and integrity. Our team takes pride not only in the work we do, but in the positive impact we make—both in the industries we serve and in the community we call home.
Waltonen Engineering, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and will consider qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, marital status, weight, height, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap.