AI Agent & Automation Specialist – Manufacturing – $70,000–$100,000 Base Salary — Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area

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Our client is a fast-growing company based in Columbus, Ohio, and we are welcoming qualified candidates from across the country who are open to relocating! This is a 100% on-site position in Columbus, Ohio. Relocation is required for candidates who do not currently live within commuting distance. This is not a remote or hybrid opportunity.

Our client has teams across sales, operations, product, finance, and marketing, along with production and warehouse staff. This is your opportunity to join their growing team as an AI Agent Developer.

In this role, you will find the manual, repetitive work that slows the business down and replace it with AI agents and automated workflows. You’ll use platforms like Claude and ChatGPT Agents and tools like n8n and ••••••••, and connect them to the company’s systems through MCP servers and APIs.

Some projects will be low-code builds, and some will call for Python scripting, depending on the task. You will work hand-in-hand with every department and own each project from start to finish.

The company hires to five core values: creative problem-solving, ownership and getting things done, going above and beyond, embracing change, and humility.

The Perks

• Columbus, Ohio – 100% On-Site (Relocation Required for Nonlocal Candidates)

• $70,000–$100,000 Base Salary

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Through UnitedHealthcare (PPO & HSA Options)

• Company HSA Contributions Up to $2,000 Annually

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Up to 4% Company Match

• Company-Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance

• Financial Advisory Services Included with Retirement Plan

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage Available for Eligible Spouses & Dependents

• Health Benefits Begin the First of the Month Following Hire

• 401(k) Eligibility After 60 Days

• High-Visibility Role Working Across Every Department

• Hands-On Work with the Latest AI Platforms

The Responsibilities

• Partner with Sales, Operations, Product, Finance & Marketing to Analyze Processes & Identify Opportunities for AI-Driven Automation

• Design, Build & Maintain AI Agents and Automated Workflows Using No-Code, Low-Code, or Python

• Connect Internal Systems (Salesforce, Epicor P21, Shared Drives, Forms, Reporting Tools) to AI Platforms Using MCP Servers & APIs

• Set Up Access Controls, Approval Steps & Logging So Agents Run Safely and Can Be Audited

• Test & Monitor Agent Accuracy and Reliability, and Fix Issues as Business Needs Change

• Keep Data Clean in Core Business Systems So Automations Run on Reliable Data

• Support Company-Wide Adoption of AI Tools & Automation

• Document Automation Projects & Workflows

The Requirements

• Hands-On Experience with Automation Platforms (n8n, ••••••••, Zapier, or Similar)

• Working Knowledge of Python for Scripting, API Calls & Data Handling

• Experience with REST APIs, Webhooks & JSON

• Experience Building with at Least One LLM API (Claude, OpenAI, or Gemini)

• Strong Analytical, Process-Mapping & Documentation Skills

• Comfortable Working in CRM & ERP Systems (Salesforce, Epicor P21) at a User/Admin Level

• Ability to Own a Project from Start to Finish

• Must Live Within Commuting Distance of Columbus, Ohio, or Be Willing to Relocate Before Starting

Desired Abilities

• Experience in Manufacturing, Operations, or Another Non-Tech Industry

• SQL & Data Cleanup Experience

• Agent SDKs & Frameworks (Claude Agent SDK, OpenAI Agents SDK, Google ADK)

• Azure Experience, Including Deploying Custom Apps & AI Agents

Admirable Traits

Process-Oriented, Detail-Oriented, Self-Directed, Creative Problem-Solver, Gets Stuff Done, Adaptable, Humble Team Player

The Recruiting Process

Once we receive your resume, one of our recruiters will reach out to confirm your interest and that the position is an overall fit, including your ability to work on-site in Columbus, Ohio.

From there, our client’s process includes a short Ways of Working survey, a virtual interview with the hiring manager, an in-person interview in Columbus, and a skills assessment with a short work assignment so you can show what you can build.

Then it’s as simple as receiving an offer letter and landing the job!

Not currently in Columbus? We encourage qualified candidates from across the U.S. who are willing to relocate to apply!