Cleveland Automation Systems® Founder
Featured on The Automation Ladies Podcast

Cleveland, Ohio (June 4, 2026) — Cleveland Automation Systems® (CAS) is highlighting the recent appearance of Rylan Pyciak, President and Founder of CAS, on The Automation Ladies podcast in an episode titled “AI Won’t Replace Automation Engineers, but It Will Change Everything with Rylan Pyciak.”

The episode, published June 4, 2026, features Pyciak in conversation with host Nikki Gonzales about the changing role of technology in industrial automation. Their discussion explores where artificial intelligence can provide practical value, why manufacturers should approach new technology carefully, and how the industry can better prepare its next generation of engineers and technicians.

“We look at AI as another tool on the tool belt, just like a screwdriver or a multimeter,” said Pyciak. “It can be a good troubleshooting tool and help with repeatable work, but it is not going to walk out to a production line and find a broken sensor. That still requires human interaction and judgment.”

Throughout the episode, Pyciak and Gonzales discuss the gap between emerging technology and the realities found inside many manufacturing facilities. While manufacturers are increasingly interested in AI and software-driven automation, many plants still rely on obsolete controllers, undocumented equipment, and systems that must remain operational throughout any modernization effort.

The conversation also examines how industrial automation careers are changing as more professionals enter the field from software engineering and computer science backgrounds. Pyciak discusses the importance of giving developing engineers room to learn while providing the structure and guidance needed to protect the customer and the project.

The episode reflects CAS’s broader commitment to practical innovation and workforce development. As industrial technology continues to evolve, CAS remains focused on helping manufacturers adopt solutions that can be supported in real production environments while developing the people responsible for designing and maintaining those systems.

The full podcast episode is available at:

https://www.automationladies.io/ai-wont-replace-automation-engineers-but-it-will-change-everything-with-rylan-pyciak/

A supporting article is available at:

https://www.automationladies.io/blog/rylan-pychacks-perspective-on-helping-shape-the-next-generation-of-industrial-automation-professionals/

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About Cleveland Automation Systems

Founded in 2015, Cleveland Automation Systems (CAS) is an international automation engineering company specializing in robotic integration, controls engineering, and end-to-end system design for manufacturers across North America. CAS combines deep technical expertise with a collaborative, hands-on approach to help clients modernize operations, increase productivity, and achieve sustainable growth.

Learn more at www.clevelandautomationsystems.com

Contact Information:

Rylan Pyciak

President and Owner

Cleveland Automation Systems®

Email: rylan.pyciak@clevelandautomationsystems.com

Website: www.clevelandautomationsystems.com