The Kendall Group ยท 1 day ago
AI Software Engineer
Portage, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expThe Kendall Group is a 100% employee-owned company that serves various industries including Electrical and Automation. The AI Software Engineer will develop, implement, and maintain software solutions leveraging AI technologies to enhance efficiency and automation in manufacturing processes, while also supporting external customers.
ElectronicsManufacturingSupply Chain ManagementWholesale
Responsibilities
Develop new standardized, AI-enhanced, and configurable software solutions that drive positive customer outcomes
Implement AI/ML-driven technical solutions to optimize customer operations
Maintain existing solutions and integrate generative AI models to enhance software capabilities
Identify opportunities to apply machine learning (ML), deep learning, and generative AI to improve software efficiency and automation
Own and prioritize opportunities passed from marketing, outside sales, and national accounts, integrating AI solutions where applicable
Develop and deploy AI-powered chatbots, recommendation systems, and process automation tools to enhance customer experiences
Utilize natural language processing (NLP) techniques to optimize text-based automation and user interactions
Balance workflow and competing priorities while integrating predictive analytics and AI-driven insights
Provide technical support for implemented solutions, including AI model troubleshooting and optimization
Maximize company value by utilizing strategic partner products, including AI and cloud-based computing services
Redeploy standard AI-powered solutions already developed by the team
Maintain and update software repositories like GitHub, ensuring version control for AI-related code
Implement and adhere to high standards of program documentation, especially for AI model training and deployment processes
Collaborate with QA engineers to develop and execute AI model testing, including unit testing, integration testing, and end-to-end validation
Stay up-to-date with the latest AI, LLM, and software industry trends, applying best practices to enhance AI-driven applications
Participate in agile development methodologies, attending Scrum or Kanban meetings, sprint planning, and retrospectives
Document AI-driven software design, architecture, and processes for knowledge sharing and maintainable codebases
Assist in developing SOPs for AI model deployment, monitoring, and improvement
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members, particularly in AI and ML applications
Ensure ethical and responsible use of AI-powered tools
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
1 year experience as a Software Engineer with a strong portfolio
1 year experience with AI frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, OpenAI API, etc.)
Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as C#, Java, Python, JavaScript, etc
Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field
Experience with MS Office
Ability to learn new software
Ability to decide which products to focus on and how best to reach customers
Ability to interpret data, generate AI-driven insights, and optimize processes
Familiarity with Generative AI & LLMs including prompt engineering, fine-tuning, and AI-powered automation tools
Familiarity with software development tools and version control systems (e.g., Git)
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Ability to manage multiple projects including AI model training, software development, and deployment
Ability to work in a fast-paced, continuously evolving environment
Work effectively with cross-functional teams including AI specialists, data engineers, and software developers
Provides excellent internal and external customer service
Strong interpersonal communications, problem solving, organizational, and written/verbal communication skills
Ability to see, talk, and hear
Ability to sit for 8 hours a day
Normal office environment; warehouse or fabrication environment and exposure to moving equipment
Up to 20% occasional overnight travel
Preferred
Previous experience with Plex, Fiix, FactoryTalk Optix, or other similar SCADA software
Exposure to industrial/manufacturing operations
Experience delivering/interacting with SaaS
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
Understanding of containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
Knowledge of database systems and SQL queries
Company
The Kendall Group
The Kendall Group is an electronics wholesaler and supplier that focuses on lighting and automation products.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Pat Schrager
Vice President Strategic Partnerships
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