AI Solutions Engineer

Grand Rapids, MI
11/3/2026
Grand Rapids, MI or Remote
Depends on Experience 

The AI Solutions Engineer owns AI strategy and hands-on implementation at ABT. Identifies where AI can reduce manual work and improve efficiency across the company, builds the roadmap, and designs, builds, and deploys solutions that meet ABT’s security and compliance obligations. Works closely with the Business Systems Manager, system analysts, and developers, and partners with departments to turn manual processes into measurable improvements. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

  • Develop and maintain a company-wide AI strategy and roadmap tied to business goals 

  • Partner with departments to identify and prioritize automation opportunities, estimating effort, risk, and expected benefit 

  • Evaluate, select, and implement AI tools and platforms, including building custom solutions where needed 

  • Build and maintain automations, prompts, and integrations that connect AI tools to ERP, filePro, and Ruby on Rails applications 

  • Review AI use cases against ABT’s security and compliance obligations and customer contract requirements with IT and Compliance before deployment 

  • Support the maintenance of AI acceptable use policies, data handling rules, and approval processes with IT and Compliance 

  • Partner with the Ruby on Rails, Power BI, and ERP developers to integrate AI into existing systems and data 

  • Train and support employees on approved AI tools and measure adoption and results 

  • Performs other tasks as requested by Manager. 

Education & Experience 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience 

  • 3+ years of hands-on experience implementing AI or automation solutions in a business setting 

  • Experience in manufacturing, aerospace, or defense preferred 

  • Experience working in a GCC High or similarly restricted environment preferred 

Skills & Competencies 

  • Working knowledge of LLMs, prompt engineering, and agent or workflow tools 

  • Ability to translate business problems into practical technical solutions 

  • Strong written and verbal communication with technical and non-technical staff 

  • Sound judgment on risk, data sensitivity, and when to say no to a tool or use case 

  • Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize, and work independently 

  • Familiarity with ERP data and Power BI preferred