AI - Automation Engineer
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on1081, Beckford Street, East Side, New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, 16101, United States
About the Role
The AI Automation Engineer serves as a strategic partner in identifying, evaluating, and implementing technology solutions that align with the organization's manufacturing goals. This role is designed to enhance operational efficiency, improve product quality, and drive a competitive advantage by bridging the gap between emerging technologies and shop-floor realities.
As an Innovation Specialist, you will monitor industry trends, lead pilot projects, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to accelerate digital transformation. The ideal candidate blends creativity with technical rigor, capable of experimenting rapidly while ensuring all solutions scale within enterprise IT standards. You will act as a catalyst for change, facilitating workshops and innovation labs to foster a culture where new ideas are tested, validated, and integrated into the business.
Day in the Life
Your work will span the full lifecycle of innovation, from scouting vendors and mapping current processes to building IT roadmaps and managing intellectual property. You will collaborate closely with engineering, production, quality, and finance teams to diagnose process inefficiencies and propose technology-driven solutions. A significant portion of your time will be dedicated to supporting the planning and execution of proof-of-concepts, ensuring that automation, robotics, and IoT integrations are feasible, compliant, and scalable.
You will also be responsible for translating complex business needs into clear technical concepts and high-level requirements. Whether preparing business cases for leadership or assisting with change management to ensure technology adoption, your role requires strong analytical thinking to evaluate ROI, long-term maintainability, and operational impact.
Hiring Process & Application
Candidates must be willing to travel occasionally (10% - 20%) to manufacturing sites to provide on-site support. Applications are reviewed based on a blend of technical expertise in automation and a demonstrated ability to drive innovation within a manufacturing environment.
Work location
Work model: On-site
1081, Beckford Street, East Side, New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, 16101, United States
New Castle, Pennsylvania
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Python, C#/.net, SQL, Ai/ml, Azure, Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Bi, Dataverse, Ai Agent Frameworks.
Education: Bachelor's degree in IT, CS, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Frequently asked questions about AI - Automation Engineer at ELLWOOD
What does a AI - Automation Engineer at ELLWOOD do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the AI - Automation Engineer at ELLWOOD will research and evaluate emerging technology trends to identify innovation opportunities; lead innovation projects from concept to implementation; collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions; and support digital transformation initiatives including automation and iot integration.
What are the requirements for this AI - Automation Engineer role?expand_more
To qualify for the AI - Automation Engineer at ELLWOOD position, applicants should have: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or related field; 5 plus years of experience in innovation, IT transformation, or technology-focused role; Exposure to data analysis, automation tools, or continuous improvement concepts; Familiarity with governance, privacy and security practices; Manufacturing exposure; understanding of shop-floor adjacent processes and integrations (ERP/MES); and Exposure to modern programming/scripting such as Python, C#/.NET, SQL.
Where is the AI - Automation Engineer role at ELLWOOD located?expand_more
AI - Automation Engineer at ELLWOOD is based in 1081, Beckford Street, East Side, New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, 16101, United States. This is a on-site role.