AI Architect
Summary
Designs and implements AI solutions (Generative AI, ML, Computer Vision) to improve manufacturing and business operations, and builds Power BI dashboards for executive analytics.
What You'll Do:
- Identify, evaluate, and implement AI solutions that improve manufacturing, business processes, and operational efficiency.
- Partner with business leaders to understand workflows, identify opportunities, and deliver measurable business value through AI and automation.
- Research, prototype, and deploy modern AI technologies including Generative AI, Machine Learning, Intelligent Automation, Computer Vision, and Large Language Models (LLMs).
- Design and develop AI assistants, copilots, knowledge management solutions, and intelligent workflows using Microsoft and cloud-based AI platforms.
- Develop and maintain enterprise Power BI dashboards, semantic models, reports, and analytics supporting executive and operational decision-making.
- Build and optimize data models, SQL queries, APIs, and data integrations that enable AI and business intelligence initiatives.
- Collaborate with IT and business teams to integrate AI solutions with ERP, manufacturing, and enterprise systems.
- Evaluate emerging AI technologies and recommend innovative solutions that improve productivity, quality, and decision making.
- Establish best practices for AI development, governance, data quality, and responsible AI usage.
- Manage AI initiatives from concept through deployment while measuring business outcomes and return on investment. Measure solution effectiveness through KPIs and continuous improvement.
- Other duties as assigned by the IT Director.
What You'll Need:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Data Science, Engineering, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in software development, analytics, data engineering, AI, or business intelligence.
- Demonstrated experience implementing AI solutions in business environments.
- Strong Power BI development experience.
- Strong SQL skills.
- Experience with Python and/or C#.
- Experience consuming and developing REST APIs.
- Experience integrating multiple business systems.
- Strong understanding of cloud platforms (Azure preferred).
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Self-directed with the ability to independently identify opportunities and execute projects.
- Strong business acumen with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Naturally curious with a passion for emerging AI technologies and continuous learning.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with a business-first mindset.
- Ability to quickly understand manufacturing processes and identify improvement opportunities.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Proven ability to translate complex concepts into practical business solutions.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Collaborative team player with a customer-focused approach and a high degree of ownership and accountability. Ability to travel as needed, but no more than 25%