Summary:
We are seeking an exceptionally talented and visionary Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineer to join our software
team. This unique role requires a designer who is adept at translating open-ended requirements and user
specifications into ethical and user-friendly AI-based solutions for virtual worlds, manufacturing processes, and
customer interactions. You will play a key role in all stages of the design process, from user research and ideation to prototyping, implementation, and testing. If you are excited about applying cutting-edge AI technologies into real and virtual world applications and you have a strong understanding of AI and machine learning (ML), we encourage you to apply.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
● Continuously research and remain informed about advancements in AI, particularly those pertinent to the
manufacturing industry and software engineering.
● Explore the use of generative AI and reinforcement learning for process optimization, world building and
simulation, human and machine predictive analysis, and human behavior tracking.
● Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather, analyze, and develop system and software requirements,
align AI solutions with business objectives, and integrate AI/ML solutions into manufacturing and business
systems.
● Design, develop, and test the base infrastructure for a company-wide AI development system using 3rd-party
AI technology, including technology selection and integration.
● Design and develop AI-based applications, including front-end behavior, algorithms, and machine learning
models to address specific challenges across the manufacturing industry.
● Develop AI application prototypes for testing and feedback, and resolve issues and optimize the prototypes for
better performance and user experience.
● Utilize frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch to create models for various applications like NLP and
computer vision.
● Train AI and ML models using both gathered and simulated data and selecting the appropriate model
architectures.
● Optimize AI model performance, ensuring efficiency and scalability by making adjustments based on statistical
analysis and data sets.
● Ensure the quality and accuracy of data fed into models, and manage data ingestion and transformation
infrastructure.
● Analyze and preprocess data to guarantee accuracy and reliability in AI solutions, while considering potential
biases, fairness, accountability, and transparency in AI models.
● Oversee AI models from development to deployment and monitor their performance over time.
● Develop and maintain clean, efficient, and robust AI-driven code, while working with large datasets for AI
applications.
● Work within a team of other developers and designers, helping to define and follow software processes, to
participate in code reviews, and to debug software defects.
● Create and maintain technical documentation for AI software systems and mentor team members on their use.
● Present AI concepts, designs, prototypes, and demos to cross-functional teams and management.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
Education/Experiences
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in AI and machine learning technologies.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions. All incumbents understand and adhere to the Company’s compliance standards as they appear in the YKK Corporation of America and its U.S. subsidiaries
Code of Business Conduct Policy. Incumbents may be subject to random drug and alcohol testing under the Company’s Drug and Alcohol Policy. Page 2 of
• Experience with ML/deep learning/neural network frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Spark/Keras).
• Proficiency in Python and C++ (knowledge of Java, Bash script, or R can help).
• Experience with RESTful API design and development principles.
• Experience with cloud compute services (AWS preferred).
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with software development tools and frameworks, working within a source code control system
with unit testing, code reviews, and continuous integration and deployment.
• Knowledge of software engineering principles, including software design for reuse, object-oriented design,
and best practices.
• Understanding of data science concepts and data engineering principles.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, with a proven track record of working effectively within
a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, dedicated to delivering high-quality solutions.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Bonus Points:
• Master's degree or Ph.D. in AI, machine learning, or a related specialization.
• Working knowledge of Large Language Models and Natural Language Processing.
• Working knowledge of Computer/Machine Vision.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job. An individual must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Proper lifting techniques required. While performing the duties of this job, an individual is regularly required to sit.
An individual is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is
occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or
balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while
performing the essential functions of this job. An individual may be required to wear appropriate safety protective equipment at the proper times and in the proper environments as outlined by safety program rules. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, an individual is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.
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