AI Engineer

Holtec International; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Hybrid work opportunities

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & 11 holidays

Job summary

Holtec International seeks an AI Engineer to design and build intelligent applications using LLMs, AI agents, and enterprise knowledge systems. You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and IT to deliver AI solutions that boost productivity, automate workflows, and unlock insights from technical data.

You will implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and develop MCP servers to securely integrate AI with enterprise systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in CS, AI, Data Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years software engineering with 2+ years in Generative AI/LLM apps.
• Experience deploying enterprise AI, Generative AI, LLM, and RAG in production.
• Knowledge of MLOps, CI/CD, model monitoring, lifecycle management.
• Strong AI security, governance, data privacy, and responsible AI understanding.
• Experience with agent frameworks such as LangChain, Semantic Kernel, LangGraph, AutoGen, Copilot Studio, CrewAI.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy Generative AI solutions using LLMs and enterprise AI platforms.
• Build AI copilots, assistants, and agents to automate tasks and improve decision-making.
• Design and implement RAG solutions using engineering docs, specifications, and knowledge repositories.
• Create AI workflows that integrate with business apps, databases, APIs, and enterprise systems.
• Develop MCP servers and integrations for secure AI interactions with enterprise systems.
• Build data-retrieval and action-taking tools across multiple platforms to automate processes.
• Deploy, monitor, and optimize production-grade AI apps for reliability and security.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, procurement, quality, and IT teams to identify AI use cases.
• Train, fine-tune, evaluate, and optimize AI models to improve accuracy and outcomes.
• Establish governance processes for continuous AI system quality.

Skills

Generative AI

LLM

LangChain

MLOps

AI security

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/AI/Engineering

Tools

Semantic Kernel

LangGraph

AutoGen

Microsoft Copilot Studio

CrewAI

Job description

The AI Engineer designs and builds intelligent applications powered by Large Language Models (LLMs), AI agents, and enterprise knowledge systems. You'll work closely with engineers, manufacturing professionals, procurement teams, and business stakeholders to develop AI solutions that improve productivity, automate workflows, unlock insights from technical data, and solve real-world business challenges. This is an opportunity to apply cutting‑edge AI technologies in a complex engineering and manufacturing environment where your work will have a direct impact on operations, decision‑making, and digital transformation initiatives.

Location

Camden, NJ (On‑site)

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy Generative AI solutions using modern LLMs and enterprise AI platforms.
• Build AI‑powered copilots, assistants, and agents that help employees find information, automate tasks, and make better decisions.
• Design and implement Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions leveraging engineering documents, technical specifications, manufacturing procedures, quality records, and enterprise knowledge repositories.
• Create AI workflows that integrate with business applications, databases, APIs, and enterprise systems.
• Develop and maintain Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers and integrations that allow AI assistants to securely interact with custom applications, enterprise systems, and business workflows.
• Build custom tools and agent‑based solutions that can retrieve data, perform actions, and automate business processes across multiple platforms.
• Deploy, monitor, and optimize production‑grade AI applications with a focus on reliability, scalability, security, and performance.
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, procurement, quality, and IT teams to identify high‑value AI use cases and deliver practical solutions.
• Train, fine‑tune, evaluate, and optimize AI models to improve accuracy, user experience, and business outcomes.
• Establish evaluation, monitoring, and governance processes to continuously improve AI system quality and trustworthiness.
• Stay current with emerging AI technologies and identify opportunities to apply them across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3‑5 years of software engineering experience with at least 2+ years focused on Generative AI, machine learning, or LLM‑based applications.
• Experience building and deploying enterprise AI, Generative AI, LLM, and RAG applications in production environments.
• Knowledge of modern AI engineering practices, including MLOps, CI/CD, model monitoring, evaluation, and lifecycle management.
• Strong understanding of AI security, governance, data privacy, and responsible AI principles.
• Experience with agent frameworks such as LangChain, Semantic Kernel, LangGraph, AutoGen, Microsoft Copilot Studio, CrewAI, or similar technologies.
• Experience integrating AI solutions with enterprise systems and business processes.
• Familiarity with document intelligence, knowledge management, computer vision, OCR, or multimodal AI solutions.
• Experience within engineering, manufacturing, energy, nuclear, aerospace, defense, or other regulated industries is preferred.

A Generation Ahead by Design

Investing in people who power the future.

Compensation

We believe great work deserves great rewards. Our benefits go beyond the basics, reflecting our commitment to supporting your whole self…your health, your future, and your career growth. This includes:

• Annual compensation based on skills and experience ranging from $120,000 to $140,000.

Benefits

• Industry‑leading medical, dental, and vision coverage with a generous employer premium contribution and Day1 eligibility!
• FLEX Program – Hybrid work opportunities available for eligible roles, where business needs and role requirements allow
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to a 5% company match and immediate vesting to support long‑term financial security
• Paid time off and 11 paid holidays to support rest, balance, and recharge
• Wellness program offering rewards for participation in company‑supported health initiatives
• Commuter benefits supporting mass transit and commuter parking options
• Company‑paid life and AD&D insurance for added peace of mind
• Education assistance to support continued education and professional growth
• Employee support and voluntary benefits, including an Employee Assistance Program and optional coverage such as disability, legal, identity theft, and insurance programs
• Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on role, location, and employment status

If you’re driven to solve meaningful challenges and make a lasting impact, we invite you to build your career at Holtec— a generation ahead by design.