Computer Vision Engineer

AI Engineer - Manufacturing Analysis Platform

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