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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead AI Implementation and Development Engineer - **Company:** Industrial Electric Manufacturing - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** AutoCAD, Artificial Intelligence, SolidWorks (CAD), Software Engineering, Large Language Models - **Published:** August 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1495d50e3c0eadb4 ## About the Role The ideal candidate is a seasoned engineering professional with 10-15 years of experience in Order, Applications, or Design Engineering, well-versed in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and BOM development, who has since expanded into building and deploying agentic AI applications. They understand commercial LLM platforms, enjoy translating engineering domain knowledge into automated tools, and are comfortable traveling to engineering sites to implement and support new AI-powered systems firsthand., * 10-15 years of experience in Order Engineering, Applications Engineering, or Design Engineering * Proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks * Demonstrated experience creating and managing Bills of Materials (BOMs) * Hands-on experience developing agentic AI applications * Working knowledge of commercial LLM platforms * Ability to travel up to 25% to support on-site implementation and deployment ## Description The Lead AI Implementation and Development Engineer will design, build, and deploy AI-driven engineering applications that support IEM's Order, Applications, and Design Engineering functions. This role combines hands-on application development with on-site implementation, working directly with engineering teams to roll out agentic AI tools, automated wiring systems, and generative applications that streamline BOM creation and design workflows. Reporting to the VP of Engineering, this position pairs deep engineering domain expertise with modern AI development to accelerate efficiency across the organization., * Develop and deploy agentic AI applications that streamline Order, Applications, and Design Engineering workflows * Design and implement automated wiring system tools to reduce manual engineering effort and improve accuracy * Build generative AI applications leveraging commercial LLMs to support BOM generation, technical documentation, and design tasks * Lead on-site implementation and deployment of AI tools across engineering teams and facilities * Partner with Engineering leadership to identify and prioritize high-impact automation opportunities * Provide training, documentation, and ongoing support to engineering teams adopting new AI-enabled workflows, * Fully remote position with periodic on-site travel required * Reports directly to the VP of Engineering * Collaborates cross-functionally with Engineering, IT, and Operations teams * Travel required: approximately 25%, including visits to manufacturing and engineering facilities * Standard home-office environment when not traveling Physical Demands * Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer * Occasional travel, including driving or flying to facility locations * Ability to navigate manufacturing floor environments during site visits * Occasional lifting of equipment (e.g., laptop, presentation materials) up to 15 lbs Why Join IEM At IEM, you'll join a team that powers some of the world's most ambitious projects. We're engineers, makers, and problem-solvers who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering solutions that keep industries moving forward. If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you. Your creativity and passion can help us achieve great things-come be part of the journey. ## Related Videos - [WebAssembly Revolution: Elevating JavaScript's Reach and Performance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1149-webassembly-revolution-elevating-javascript-s-reach-and-performance) - [XR Demystified: Separating Facts from Fiction in 2024](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1117-xr-demystified-separating-facts-from-fiction-in-2024) - [The Avengers Initiative (Practical Ethics for Software Engineers)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2070-the-avengers-initiative-practical-ethics-for-software-engineers) - [AI Killed DevOps... 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