Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Overview

In this role, the Senior Machine Learning Engineer will spearhead the establishment of machine learning capabilities within a manufacturing context that has not previously utilized these technologies. The engineer will design and implement an ML framework that focuses on optimizing a key physical manufacturing process, working primarily with sensitive data in a secure environment. This position offers the opportunity to create and define every aspect of the machine learning operation, from data pipelines to model deployment, while collaborating with a small team and reporting directly to senior management.

Responsibilities

  • Define the machine learning strategy and architecture for the organization.
  • Develop and implement data pipelines to support machine learning workflows.
  • Train and validate machine learning models with a focus on offline and shadow mode testing.
  • Monitor and evaluate models in a controlled production environment to assess business impact.
  • Establish best practices and standards for model deployment and monitoring.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing specialists to understand operational challenges and data needs.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in building machine learning models from the ground up.
  • Strong understanding of offline validation and deployment strategies for production use.
  • Experience managing sensitive data within a secure environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to measure and analyze business impact from machine learning solutions.
  • Familiarity with data pipeline tools and model monitoring techniques.