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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Forward Deployed AI Engineer - **Company:** The Andersons - **Location:** Maumee, OH, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** AI Evaluation, JavaScript (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Microsoft Windows, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Application Frameworks, User Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Online Services, Business Systems, C Sharp (Programming Language), Information Systems, Continuous Integration, Data Governance, Data Hub, Information Extraction, Python (Programming Language), Knowledge Management, Machine Learning, OpenAI, Microsoft Copilot, SAP (Applications), Search Technologies, Microsoft SharePoint, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, TypeScript, Enterprise Search, Enterprise Application Integration, Data Logging, Cloud Platform System, Microsoft Power Automate, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Grafana, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Build Management, Microsoft Copilot Studio, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Data Management, Invoking Functions, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, Docker - **Published:** October 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://andersonsinc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/TheAndersonsCareers/job/Maumee-OH/Forward-Deployed-AI-Engineer_R12570 ## About the Role * In-depth knowledge and experience * Uses existing solutions to resolve complex issues * Works independently; receives minimal guidance * Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience Competencies Expected of You and Others at This Level * Manages Conflict - Handles conflict situations effectively with a minimum of noise * Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences * Decision Quality - Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward * Demonstrates Self-Awareness - Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses * Directs Work - Provides clear direction, delegation, and removes obstacles to get work done * Resourcefulness - Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently, * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Data Science or related field required * 5-10 years' relevant experience required * 2 years building AI, Copilot, generative AI, automation, or machine learning-enabled solutions for production development or enterprise pilots * Experience turning business workflows into working applications, agents, integrations, or automations that deliver measurable operational value * Experience integrating enterprise solutions with business systems, data platforms, APIs, and governed cloud environments Technical Skills Required * Python development for AI-enabled applications, services, agents, and automations. * Microsoft Copilot Studio, Power Automate, Azure OpenAI, and modern AI application development patterns. * REST APIs, secure authentication, connector design, tool/function calling, and enterprise integration patterns. * Prompt engineering, orchestration logic, agent workflows, human-in-the-loop processes, and multi-step automation design. * RAG patterns including ingestion, chunking, embeddings, retrieval, grounding, citations, evaluation, and feedback loops. * Microsoft Graph, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams, Dataverse, SQL, Azure application development, monitoring, and operational support. * Data governance, data quality, trusted-source practices, and business value measurement. Technical Skills Preferred * C#/.NET, TypeScript, or JavaScript for enterprise application integration. * Vector databases, semantic search, document intelligence, knowledge management, or enterprise search architecture. * SAP Datasphere or SAP integration experience. * Docker, infrastructure automation, advanced monitoring, or observability tools. * Microsoft Azure, Power Platform, or AI-related certifications. * Experience delivering AI or automation solutions in regulated, security-conscious, or governance-driven enterprise environments. ## Description The Forward Deployed AI Engineer is a hands-on builder who turns high-value business opportunities into secure, production-ready AI solutions. This role partners directly with business teams, architects, data teams, and platform owners to prototype, build, integrate, test, deploy, and continuously improve AI applications, agents, automations, and retrieval-augmented generation solutions that improve efficiency, decision quality, and measurable business value across The Andersons., * Build and deploy enterprise AI applications, agents, and automations using Microsoft Copilot Studio, Power Automate, Azure OpenAI, Python, APIs, and modern application frameworks. * Work with business teams to identify manual workflows, define success measures, and convert opportunities into usable AI-powered solutions. * Design and implement RAG solutions that connect AI experiences to trusted enterprise systems, documents, data sources, and approved knowledge repositories. * Integrate solutions with Microsoft Graph, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams, Dataverse, SQL, SAP Datasphere, and other business platforms. * Develop prompts, connectors, orchestration logic, reusable components, and implementation patterns that accelerate delivery and supportability. * Validate solution quality through testing, monitoring, AI evaluation, feedback loops, security review, and post-deployment improvement. * Deploy and operate solutions in Azure using source control, CI/CD, logging, observability, cost awareness, security, and governance practices. * Partner with architects, data teams, and stakeholders to explain solution performance, adoption needs, and value realization.