AI Enablement Engineer

Job Summary

Brooks Automation is seeking an AI Enablement Engineer to join the Engineering organization. This role offers the opportunity to directly influence how engineering work is done at Brooks Automation.

What You'll Do

• Evaluate and apply AI tools that improve engineering efficiency across mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines.
• Design, develop, and maintain custom AI agents, and lightweight automation tools that support day-to-day engineering activities.
• Identify recurring engineering problems and translate them into repeatable, AI-enabled solutions.
• Integrate AI tools and agents into existing engineering workflows rather than creating parallel processes.
• Partner with engineering teams to pilot AI solutions and refine them based on real usage and feedback.
• Develop and document best practices for responsible AI usage within engineering.
• Work with IT and Security teams to ensure AI tools and agents comply with Brooks data security, IP protection, and governance requirements.
• Support training and enablement for engineers adopting AI tools and workflows.
• Define and track before-and-after productivity metrics to quantify the impact of AI adoption on engineering outcomes.
• Provide regular feedback to engineering leadership on AI effectiveness, limitations, and opportunities for expansion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering related discipline.
• In-depth knowledge of modern AI tools and their application to technical and engineering tasks.
• Experience improving engineering tools, processes, or development efficiency.
• Strong understanding of engineering workflows and deliverables.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work across engineering disciplines.
• Experience developing automation, scripts, internal tools, or AI-enabled agents to support engineering workflows is a plus.
• Familiarity with engineering systems such as CAD/ECAD tools, software development environments, FEA/Simulation and PLM systems is a plus.
• Experience supporting engineering productivity or digital transformation initiatives is a plus.
• Able to work effectively in a fast-moving, evolving technical environment.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Exempt employees are provided company-paid holidays and flexible vacation to enjoy personal time off and incidental sickness.