AI / ML Engineer

Join the Fieldpiece team as an AI/ML Engineer and play a crucial role in developing and implementing artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions to enhance our products and services. You’ll own the data and work with cross-functional teams to design, build, and deploy AIML models, algorithms, and software components that enable data-driven decision-making and improve product performance.

The ideal candidate is big picture and hands-on, an expert with data, has created business-driven models and has the personality to educate people at all levels to develop useful, innovative products with AI/ML integration. The position reports to the VP of R&D.

Recognized as a Best Places to Work in SoCal in 2023, Fieldpiece has been delivering rugged, professional-grade, and feature-rich tools and testing instruments to HVACR technicians since 1990. HVACR pros trust us to help them do their jobs better, faster, and easier with tools like spanning meters, manifolds, leak detectors, scales, and more. Awarded the Kepner-Tregoe Critical Thinking Cultural Excellence Award, we utilize this framework to enable clear thinking skills to flourish.

We offer a hybrid, flexible work schedule, a hire-to-retire philosophy that encourages career growth, a music room with guitar, piano, and voice instructors, and a kitchen full of snacks to keep you charged throughout the day. 100% remote candidates will be considered. We’re a team of innovators where curious experimenting is celebrated, learning is encouraged, and initiative is rewarded.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and optimize AIML algorithms and models to address specific challenges in the HVAC industry.
• Work on predictive maintenance, anomaly detection, energy efficiency, and other relevant use cases.
• Preprocess and clean large datasets to extract valuable insights and features for machine learning models and identify patterns, trends, and potential improvements.
• Train, evaluate, and iterate AIML models using various techniques such as deep learning, reinforcement learning, or classical machine learning.
• Integrate AIML models into existing Fieldpiece products and services to enhance their functionality and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, software engineers, and product managers, to align AIML initiatives with business goals.
• Clearly communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and team members.
• Stay updated with the latest trends, advancements, and best practices in AIML and related fields to contribute to innovative ideas and technologies.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Science, or related.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, C/C++, R, or similar.
• Experience with ML frameworks and libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, Torch, scikit-learn).
• Familiarity with data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model evaluation techniques.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms and services for model deployment and management.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to educate and explain ideas.
• Experience working with tools such as Slack, GitHub, HuggingFace
• Strong capability for independent work and assessment

Preferred Qualifications include experience with edge computing, IoT concepts and devices, embedded system development, or HVACR knowledge.

Excellent benefits:

• Matching 401k up to 4% with immediate vesting.
• Healthcare premiums are covered at 80% for you and your family with HSA and FSA options.
• Supplemental Term Life, Employee Assistance Programs (EAD), and more.
• Hire to Retire philosophy that includes personal career development plans.
• Bonuses based on company and personal performance.