AI Engineer

AI Engineer II

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Copper State Bolt & Nut Co. | Phoenix, AZ

Work Arrangement: Fully On-Site — No Remote or Hybrid Option

Copper State Bolt & Nut Co. is seeking an experienced, hands-on AI Engineer II to develop and implement AI, data, and automation solutions that improve business operations and decision-making.

This position is based at our Phoenix, Arizona office and requires working on-site five days a week. We are looking for candidates already located in the Phoenix metropolitan area who can work on-site without relocation assistance.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States and must not require employer sponsorship now or in the future.

The ideal candidate enjoys solving real business problems through technology and can take projects from concept through development, implementation, and ongoing support. You will work directly with our IT team and business departments to develop solutions that support sales, finance, inventory, supply chain, and other operational functions.

What You'll Do

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• Develop and implement AI applications, copilots, agents, and proof-of-concept solutions that address business needs.
• Build and maintain integrations between Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power BI, SharePoint, SQL databases, and third-party systems.
• Develop data pipelines, analytics, and machine learning solutions to support forecasting, inventory, pricing, and business decisions.
• Automate business processes using Python, Power Automate, Azure Logic Apps, and related Microsoft technologies.
• Explore and implement AI solutions using large language models, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and AI agents.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, maintain, and improve solutions after deployment.
• Partner with Finance, Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, and IT to identify opportunities and deliver practical technology solutions.
• Maintain technical documentation and follow security, privacy, and responsible AI practices.
• Support user adoption through training, documentation, and ongoing technical assistance.

Required Qualifications

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• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Professional experience developing and deploying software, data, automation, or AI solutions.
• Hands-on experience with Python, SQL, REST APIs, data integrations, and data modeling.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure, Power BI, or Microsoft Power Platform.
• Ability to integrate multiple systems and work with complex business data.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical teams and business users.
• Ability to work on-site at our Phoenix, Arizona office five days per week.
• Current authorization to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

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• Experience with Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Foundry, or other enterprise AI platforms.
• Experience with Microsoft Fabric or Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations.
• Knowledge of machine learning, vector databases, RAG, AI agents, or MLOps.
• Experience implementing AI or automation solutions in a business or enterprise environment.

Benefits

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• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA and virtual visits/telehealth
• Wellness rewards
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee perks and discounts
• Paid time off and holidays

About Copper State Bolt & Nut Co.

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Founded in 1972, Copper State Bolt & Nut is a family- and women-owned company serving customers across the construction, industrial, and safety markets. Join a growing organization where technology can make a measurable difference in everyday business operations.

Copper State Bolt & Nut Co. is an equal opportunity employer.