AI Analyst (Information Technology)
Essential Functions
Job duties may change over time and additional job functions may become essential. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Design, develop, deploy, and maintain AI-powered solutions tailored to manufacturing processes.
- Lead workflow automation projects using Agentic AI technologies to drive process efficiency and innovation.
- Architect and implement advanced LLM-based applications, including RAG and MCP integrations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify AI opportunities and deliver actionable solutions.
- Oversee the deployment and lifecycle management of AI models and frameworks in production environments.
- Develop proof-of-concepts and pilot programs for new AI technologies relevant to manufacturing.
- Document best practices, workflows, technical architecture, and compliance requirements for all AI initiatives.
- Orchestrate data movement, transformation, and workflow automation in both hybrid and cloud environments.
- Designing, developing, deploying, and maintaining integration using microservices architecture.
- Mentor junior team members and serve as subject-matter expert in AI and automation.
Expected Areas of Competence (KSAs)
- Proven expertise in:
- Large Language Models (LLM) deployment and fine-tuning
- Autonomous Agents (A2A) for workflow automation
- Modular Cognitive Processing (MCP) architectures and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) approaches
- AI frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, LangChain, and Haystack
- Agentic AI and agent-based orchestration in practical settings
- Strong programming skills in Python and Java
- Experience with API integrations
- Track record of end-to-end deployment of AI/ML solutions in production environments
- Experience with integration tools such as REST services, MuleSoft, and TIBCO
- Experience connecting diverse enterprise systems in the cloud
- Data integration experience with tools like Alteryx, Informatica, and Azure Data Factory (ADF)
- Knowledge of data quality management
- Familiarity with infrastructure as code, automation, and scripting for deployment and system management
- Experience with cloud service providers, primarily Azure and some AWS
- Excellent communication and project management skills
This position description is intended to cover the most significant, ongoing job functions and competency areas. Successful performance in the role will require performing satisfactorily other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or related field
- Minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in:
- AI/ML
- Cloud Integration
- Data Integration
- ERP and Vector DB
- NoSQL
- At least 3 years of experience in manufacturing or industrial environment
Physical Requirements
Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
The worker must be able to access, analyze and otherwise work with, enter information stored in or obtained through the company's computer system, and to communicate effectively with co-workers and third parties who have business dealings with the company's operations.
Travel Requirements
- 25% Domestic travel required
Compensation:
The annual compensation for this position starts at $140,000. Salary will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.
Candidates for positions with Neenah Foundry Company and its subsidiaries must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. All offers of employment will be conditioned upon successful completion of a post-offer, pre-hire background check and drug screen. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Neenah Foundry Company and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer, and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status or national origin.
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