Applied AI Engineer - Manufacturing Systems
About The Position
We are seeking a motivated engineer to help develop and deploy practical AI-enabled software solutions for manufacturing operations. This role will support a small internal software team focused on building proof-of-concept applications, integrating AI into plant processes, and developing scalable digital tools that improve quality, productivity, and decision-making. The ideal candidate is a strong problem solver with solid software development fundamentals, hands-on programming experience, and interest in applying AI and edge technologies in real-world industrial environments. This position is well suited for an engineer who is comfortable working in a fast-paced setting, collaborating across functions, and helping shape a new and evolving capability within the plant.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
- 1–5 years of relevant experience in software development, data applications, or AI/ML-related projects
- Exposure to manufacturing, automotive, or other industrial environments
- Strong programming skills in Python
- Understanding of software development fundamentals, including debugging, testing, and version control
- Basic knowledge of AI/ML concepts and experience with at least one ML framework such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or scikit-learn
- Experience developing or consuming APIs and web services
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and effectively in a new and evolving area
- Clear written and verbal technical communication skills
- Comfortable working in ambiguous environments and learning new technologies quickly
Nice To Haves
- Experience with edge computing, embedded systems, or IoT devices
- Familiarity with Raspberry Pi or similar edge hardware platforms
- Experience with industrial data collection, sensors, or connected devices
- Familiarity with Docker, containers, or lightweight deployment environments
- Experience with C#, SQL, JavaScript, React, or Angular
- Exposure to computer vision, anomaly detection, time-series analytics, or NLP applications
- Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as MQTT, OPC-UA, or Modbus
- Understanding of PLC-connected environments or industrial automation concepts
- Interest in applying LLMs or AI-assisted workflows to practical business problems
Responsibilities
- Develop software applications and proof-of-concept tools that apply AI to manufacturing use cases
- Support the design, development, testing, and deployment of software solutions for plant operations
- Build and maintain APIs, services, and lightweight applications for industrial data collection and processing
- Assist with deploying software and AI models on edge devices and plant-connected systems
- Collaborate with operations, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams to identify high-value opportunities for digital and AI-enabled solutions
- Prepare, structure, and analyze data to support machine learning models and decision-support tools
- Train, test, and optimize machine learning models for targeted manufacturing applications
- Document technical solutions, communicate learnings, and share best practices across teams and plants
- Contribute to the ongoing development and support of internal software tools with a small engineering team
- Stay current on emerging AI, software, and industrial technology trends relevant to manufacturing
Benefits
- annual bonus program
- 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age
- starting at 4 weeks paid vacation
- 13+ calendar holidays
- 8 weeks paid parental leave
- employee assistance program
- comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs
- onsite fitness (at some locations)
- tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off
- short-term and long-term disability plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
