AI Solutions Engineer - Dallas or Mokena IL - GC or US Citizen required

AI Solutions EngineerYou must be authorized to work in the U.S. without any current or future sponsorship needs. This includes but is not limited to H1B, OPT, EAD, T1 and others. We will not be able to accommodate any of these conditions of employment.Who we are:Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together – a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety, and infrastructure solutions.Who we are looking for:We are looking for an AI Solutions Engineer to support Atkore’s newly established AI team. The AI Solutions Engineer will be a member of the Enterprise Architecture, Data Services and Automation (RPA/AI) team. This team works across all business and IT teams to turn Atkore strategy into executable and scalable platforms, delivering secure, resilient integration and automation to connect processes, applications and data end-to-end. This role reports to the Director of IT Enterprise Architecture, Data Services and Automation (RPA/AI) and will be based in our Mokena, Illinois or Dallas, Texas office.What you’ll do:The AI Solutions Engineer is responsible for building the technical interfaces, agent runtimes, and enterprise integrations that allow AI solutions to securely interact with Atkore’s systems, data, and business processes.The AI Solutions Engineer will work closely with AI Infrastructure, Enterprise Architecture, Data Services, and business partners to translate AI use cases into scalable, reliable, and observable technical solutions. This role plays a critical part in operationalizing AI by connecting models and agents to real-world enterprise systems.Design, build, and maintain AI agent runtime environments supporting internal AI tools and solutionsDevelop and manage connectors and integrations with enterprise platforms such as ERP, MES, CRM, databases, and file systemsStandardize and expose data and process access through well-defined REST, GraphQL, or asynchronous APIsImplement observability, logging, and error-handling frameworks to monitor AI agent behavior and performancePartner closely with business analysts, product owners, and application teams to translate AI use cases into production-ready integrationsContribute to shared metadata standards, interface contracts, and integration patterns to enable safe and reusable AI capabilitiesSupport secure and scalable AI adoption by aligning with cyber security, data governance, and infrastructure standardsStay current on emerging AI agent architectures, integration frameworks, and enterprise AI best practicesWork closely with Data Engineering, Application Integration, and other IT teams to enable AI use cases across Atkore operationsWhat you bring:BS / BA in Computer Science, Business or related field of studyAt least 5 years of experience in backend software development or enterprise systems integrationProficiency in Python, RESTful API design, and data serialization formats such as JSON and YAMLExperience working with enterprise data platforms, message queues, or service busesWorking knowledge of AI and agent-based architectures, including LLM APIs (e.g. MCP, A2A, etc.), embeddings, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) conceptsHandson experience with public cloud platforms (Azure preferred)Familiarity with data platforms and analytics ecosystems supporting structured and unstructured enterprise dataFamiliarity with Software Development Life Cycle and Agile delivery processesStrong analytical, problem-solving, and collaboration skillsAbility to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholdersExperience integrating with legacy systems, manufacturing, or operational technology (OT) environments preferredMust embrace and foster an environment that supports our core values of Accountability, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, ExcellenceWithin 3 months, you’ll:Have successfully completed your onboarding and immersion program, with a full understanding of what’s expected of you as well as who the stakeholders are that you’ll work closely withHave developed working relationships with AI, data, infrastructure, and application teamsHave gained an understanding of Atkore’s enterprise system landscape and priority AI use casesHave contributed to initial integrations or AI solution pilots Within 6 months, you’ll:Be delivering AI integrations and agent runtime components into productionBe working collaboratively with Enterprise Architecture to establish reusable integration patterns and interface standards for AI solutionsBe working to improve observability and operational stability of AI-enabled applicationsBe working collaboratively with Enterprise Architecture, Cybersecurity, and Data Services to deepen your understanding of Atkore’s data, process, and security requirementsBe working closely with peers on the IT team on achieving KPI’s, contributing ideas in the name of continuous improvement, regularly reviewing progress, establishing countermeasures where needed, and working collaboratively to achieve group objectivesWithin 12 months, you’ll:Be recognized as a key technical contributor to Atkore’s enterprise AI capabilities and serving as a trusted partner to business and IT leaders enabling scalable AI adoptionBe building and supporting multiple AI solutions connected to core business systemsBe working collaboratively with Enterprise Architecture and Cybersecurity to evolve standards and best practices for enterprise AI integrations and toolingAtkore is a six-time Great Place to Work© certified company and a four-time Top Workplaces USA award winner! We’re committed to creating an engaged, aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results and stays focused on being standout leaders. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors consistent with our core values.Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay for this position is $110,400 - $151,800. Placement in the range depends on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs and may change over time. Other compensation may include, but not limited to, overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, stock, and other incentives.Benefits available include: Medical, vision, and dental insuranceLife insuranceShort-term and long-term disability insurance401kPaid Time OffPaid holidaysAny leave required under federal, state, or local lawBenefits are subject to vesting and eligibility requirements.Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.Job SummaryRequisition Number: ENGIN013554Job Category: IT/TechnicalSchedule: Full-Time