AI Solutions Engineer

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential manufacturing organization in Essen that is building out its digital capabilities. Our talent team is seeking an AI Solutions Engineer to join a small, focused team driving technological transformation from concept through production deployment.

This role sits at the intersection of AI, software development, automation, and business processes. You'll have direct influence on strategic digitalization projects with short decision-making cycles and close collaboration with leadership.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing business processes and identify automation and AI opportunities
• Develop AI agents and automation solutions for internal business processes
• Build interfaces between ERP systems, databases, and modern AI systems
• Create prototypes and MVPs for new digital business models
• Work with local LLMs, agent systems, and modern AI-assisted development workflows
• Research and evaluate emerging AI technologies
• Contribute to building a future digitalization and AI unit
• Support executive leadership with strategic technology decisions

What We're Looking For

Required qualifications:

• 2–5 years of practical experience in software development, automation, or AI projects
• Strong Python skills
• Experience with APIs, data integration, and modern development tools
• Interest in Large Language Models (LLMs), agent systems, and AI-assisted software development
• Experience with Git and collaborative software development
• Ability to independently implement technical solutions from concept to production
• Understanding of operational workflows and enthusiasm for collaborating with business departments
• Good German and English language skills

Bonus qualifications:

• Experience with Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or similar AI-coding tools
• Experience with n8n, Make, or comparable automation platforms
• Experience with ERP systems
• Experience with document processing (PDF, OCR, Excel)
• Open-source contributions or personal software projects
• Experience with local LLMs, Ollama, vLLM, or comparable technologies

What the role offers:

• Direct impact on strategically important digitalization projects
• Short decision-making paths and direct exchange with leadership
• Modern AI and development tools
• Flexible working hours and remote work options
• Perspective on a central role in building future digital capabilities
• An environment that actively experiments with and productively deploys new technologies

Location: Essen, Germany (hybrid work available)

How We Work with You

Candidates apply directly through Get A Job.ai. Our recruiting team will conduct an initial screening to understand your background and match you with the opportunity. We then submit qualified candidates to our client for consideration. Please do not attempt to contact the client directly, as all communication should flow through Get A Job.ai to ensure a smooth process for everyone involved.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process based on experience and qualifications.

Get A Job.ai is an equal opportunity recruiter. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.