An Artificial Intelligence Engineer develops, tests, and deploys artificial intelligence models. May work closely with data software engineers and data professionals to train and implement AI models into existing systems or develop new applications.
AI Engineering Co-Op Marshalltown, IA, United States (On-site)
Apply Now Job Description In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
Embed with engineering teams to observe and document current workflows — from requirements capture through design, simulation, testing, and release Partner with experienced engineers and subject matter experts to identify high-value opportunities for AI automation and agentic assistance Design, prototype, and deploy AI agents and workflow automations tailored to engineering-specific tasks (e.g., design review assistance, test coverage analysis, documentation generation, simulation result summarization) Build feedback loops — collect structured input from engineering users, measure impact, and iterate on solutions based on real usage Translate complex engineering processes into clear problem statements and AI-ready specifications Document your solutions, findings, and recommendations so work can be handed off and scaled
For This Role, You Will Need:
Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field Hands-on experience (coursework or projects) building with LLMs and AI agent frameworks Strong curiosity about how engineers work — you'll need to ask smart questions and translate domain knowledge into software Clear written and verbal communication; comfortable interviewing experts and presenting findings
Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:
Solid Python skills; comfortable building and deploying scripts and small applications Experience with workflow automation tools (n8n, Zapier, Power Automate) or RAG pipelines Experience with version control (Git), REST APIs, and basic cloud infrastructure Our Culture & Commitment to
You:
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