AI Engineer

The Role

The AI Engineer is part of the Engineering AI team within CT CTO Mexico and is responsible for designing, developing, and scaling AI solutions that help engineers work faster, improve quality, and increase productivity across the product development lifecycle. This role transforms engineering challenges into practical AI assistants, agents, and automation solutions that deliver measurable business value while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, security, and responsible AI. Additionally, the AI Engineer serves as a technical mentor and subject matter expert for junior team members.

What You'll Do (Impact Areas)

AI Solution Design & Development

• Design, build, and deploy AI assistants and intelligent agents that support engineering activities such as requirements analysis, design reviews, test creation, and technical documentation.
• Develop solutions using Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), agent frameworks, and automation technologies.
• Create scalable architectures that combine AI capabilities with traditional software engineering approaches.
• Develop maintainable, secure, tested, and version-controlled code, prompts, and configurations.

Rapid Prototyping & Innovation

• Convert engineering ideas into working prototypes within days.
• Build reusable AI components, templates, connectors, and frameworks that accelerate future development.
• Conduct demonstrations, pilot programs, and user validation sessions with engineering stakeholders.
• Evaluate prototype feasibility and guide go/no-go decisions using data and business value assessments.

Quality, Evaluation & Continuous Improvement

• Design and execute evaluation frameworks to measure AI solution performance.
• Monitor key quality metrics including accuracy, consistency, useful output rates, and false-alarm rates.
• Conduct validation, regression testing, and performance assessments following engineering quality standards.
• Continuously improve deployed solutions through user feedback, monitoring, and analysis.

Responsible AI, Security & Compliance

• Ensure AI solutions operate under human oversight and maintain engineers as final decision-makers.
• Document testing methodologies, limitations, version history, and quality evidence.
• Maintain compliance with information security, intellectual property, and responsible AI requirements.
• Support audit readiness through proper documentation and traceability.

Collaboration, Adoption & Change Management

• Partner with engineering teams to identify opportunities for AI-enabled productivity improvements.
• Co-develop success criteria, requirements, and adoption strategies for AI solutions.
• Deliver user training, workshops, and enablement activities.
• Work closely with Data Engineers, IT teams, product development groups, and leadership stakeholders.

Business Value & Technical Leadership

• Contribute technical assessments for business cases, including feasibility, cost, effort, and projected value.
• Support production deployment activities in collaboration with IT and infrastructure teams.
• Optimize operational costs of AI solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices, standards, and knowledge sharing across the organization.

What Success Looks Like

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Rapid delivery of prototypes from approved ideas to functional solutions.
• AI solutions achieving agreed targets for accuracy, quality, consistency, and usefulness.
• High adoption rates and active usage across engineering teams.
• Successful expansion of AI solution capabilities based on validated performance.
• Reduced engineering effort through automation and AI-assisted workflows.
• Cost-effective operation and maintenance of AI solutions.
• Increased reuse of shared frameworks, templates, and components.

Strategic Outcomes

• Measurable productivity improvements across engineering teams.
• Trusted AI assistants and agents integrated into engineering workflows.
• Strong alignment between AI initiatives and business objectives.
• Sustainable AI governance through responsible AI practices and quality controls.
• Successful transition of validated prototypes into scalable production solutions.

Behavioral Indicators

• Recognized as a trusted technical advisor for AI-related initiatives.
• Demonstrates ownership, accountability, and execution excellence.
• Makes data-driven decisions supported by evidence and measurable outcomes.
• Builds strong collaborative relationships with stakeholders across functions.
• Actively mentors others and promotes continuous learning within the team.

Core Competencies

Technical Competencies

• AI and software engineering expertise
• Large Language Models (LLMs), RAG, and AI agent architectures
• Python and SQL development
• Cloud-based AI platforms and deployment
• Software testing and evaluation methodologies
• API integrations, CI/CD, containers, and version control
• AI governance and responsible AI principles

Leadership & Professional Competencies

• Strategic thinking and solution design
• Project execution and prioritization
• Data-driven decision-making
• Analytical rigor and problem-solving
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Communication and stakeholder influence
• Coaching and mentoring
• Ownership and accountability
• User empathy and customer-centric mindset
• Integrity, confidentiality, and professional judgment

What You Bring (Qualifications)

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Electronics, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Master's degree in AI, Data Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred.

Experience

• 5+ years of software engineering experience.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience developing AI solutions using Large Language Models.
• Proven experience designing and implementing AI applications utilizing RAG, agents, tool integration, and structured outputs.
• Experience working within engineering-intensive or regulated environments is preferred.

Technical Skills

• Advanced Python and SQL proficiency.
• Hands-on experience with Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Foundry, Semantic Kernel, LangGraph, Microsoft Copilot Studio, or similar AI platforms.
• Experience evaluating AI solutions through testing frameworks, human reviews, and regression testing.
• Strong understanding of Git, APIs, CI/CD pipelines, containers, and cloud deployment.
• Ability to translate engineering requirements into practical AI solutions.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure cloud technologies preferred.
• Familiarity with ASPICE, ISO 26262, automotive engineering processes, or responsible AI frameworks is considered a plus.

Languages

• Fluent English and Spanish.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.

Work Model & Travel

• Location: Mexico, supporting global CTO engineering organizations.
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid work model based on business and project requirements.
• Travel: Occasional domestic and international travel may be required for workshops, collaboration sessions, and business needs.
• Global Exposure: Frequent collaboration with global engineering, AI, and technology teams.

Our Commitment to You

At Clarios, you'll help shape the future of AI-driven engineering by developing innovative solutions that directly impact global product development and technology teams.

We are committed to providing:

• Opportunities to work on cutting-edge AI technologies and enterprise-scale innovation initiatives.
• Career growth paths into advanced AI, software architecture, and technical leadership roles.
• Exposure to global engineering and technology organizations.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and innovation-focused culture.
• Mentorship, continuous learning, and professional development opportunities.
• Recognition for technical excellence, innovation, and business impact.
• An environment committed to diversity, inclusion, responsible AI, integrity, and continuous improvement.

About Clarios:

Clarios is the global leader in advanced, low-voltage battery technologies for mobility. Our batteries and smart solutions power nearly every type of vehicle and are found in 1 of 3 cars on the road today. With around 18,000 employees in over 100 countries, we bring deep expertise to our Aftermarket and OEM partners, and reliability, safety and comfort to everyday lives. We answer to the planet with a rigorous sustainability focus – advancing best-in-class sustainability practices and advocating for them across our industry. We work to ensure 100% of our products sold are recyclable, and we recycle 8,000 batteries an hour in our network. You can find more information here (PDF). 

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