Artificial Intelligence Engineer

AI Engineer - Manufacturing Analysis Platform

Company Overview

We are building the next generation of AI-powered manufacturing analysis tools, starting with a revolutionary browser-based platform that enables engineers to instantly analyze plastic injection molding designs. Our mission is to democratize advanced manufacturing analysis by making sophisticated DFM (Design for Manufacturing) and moldflow analysis accessible to engineers worldwide through an intuitive drag-and-drop interface.

Role Overview

We're seeking a passionate AI Engineer to lead the development of our core AI analysis engine. You'll be architecting and implementing machine learning models that can analyze 3D CAD geometry in real-time, predict manufacturing issues, and provide actionable recommendations to improve design manufacturability. This is a founding engineering role with significant ownership and growth potential.

Key Responsibilities

AI/ML Development

• Design and implement ML models for geometric analysis of injection molded plastic parts
• Develop computer vision algorithms for automated feature detection in 3D CAD models
• Build predictive models for manufacturing cost estimation, cycle time prediction, and defect analysis
• Create real-time inference engines optimized for browser-based deployment using TensorFlow.js/ONNX.js
• Design data pipelines for continuous model training and improvement

Platform Architecture

• Architect browser-based AI systems that can process large 3D models efficiently
• Integrate STEP/STL file processing with AI analysis workflows
• Develop WebAssembly modules for high-performance geometry computation
• Build scalable model serving infrastructure supporting real-time analysis
• Implement feedback loops to continuously improve model accuracy

Manufacturing Analysis

• Develop DFM analysis algorithms for wall thickness, draft angles, undercuts, gate placement
• Build moldflow simulation capabilities using AI-accelerated CFD techniques
• Create cost optimization engines that recommend design changes for manufacturability
• Implement quality prediction models for common injection molding defects
• Design automated report generation with actionable manufacturing insights

Research & Innovation

• Stay current with AI/ML advances in manufacturing and CAD analysis
• Experiment with cutting-edge techniques like neural radiance fields, graph neural networks for 3D data
• Collaborate with manufacturing experts to validate and improve AI recommendations
• Publish research and represent the company at industry conferences

Required Qualifications

Technical Expertise

• 4+ years of AI/ML engineering experience with production deployments
• Strong proficiency in Python with TensorFlow, PyTorch, or similar ML frameworks
• Experience with 3D geometry processing using libraries like Open3D, PCL, or similar
• JavaScript/TypeScript expertise for browser-based AI deployment (TensorFlow.js, ONNX.js)
• Computer vision and geometric deep learning experience
• Understanding of CAD file formats (STEP, STL, OBJ) and 3D mesh processing
• Experience with fine tuning ML models

Software Engineering

• WebAssembly development for high-performance browser applications
• Cloud platform experience (AWS, GCP, Azure) for model training and deployment
• Database design for handling large geometric datasets
• Version control and CI/CD best practices

Mathematical Foundation

• Strong linear algebra and calculus background
• Statistics and probability for uncertainty quantification
• Computational geometry and mesh processing algorithms
• Optimization techniques for design parameter tuning

Preferred Qualifications

Domain Knowledge

• Manufacturing engineering background in injection molding or similar processes
• CAD software experience (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, etc.)
• Finite element analysis (FEA) or computational fluid dynamics (CFD) experience
• Materials science knowledge for plastic properties and behavior

Advanced Technical Skills

• Graph neural networks for representing CAD geometry
• Reinforcement learning for design optimization
• Physics-informed neural networks for manufacturing simulation
• Edge computing and model compression techniques
• Real-time rendering with WebGL/Three.js

Education & Experience

• Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 2+ years in manufacturing technology or CAD software companies
• Experience at high-growth startups building technical products from scratch for production
• Open source contributions in AI/ML or manufacturing tools