Site Forward Deployed Engineer
Core
On-site technical specialist embedding into manufacturing sites to spearhead AI and Smart Manufacturing implementation, translating opportunities into PoCs, PoVs, and MVPs.
Role type
Senior IC Site Forward Deployed Engineer (AI/Smart Manufacturing)
Builds
Proof of Concepts (PoCs), Proof of Value (PoVs), Minimum Viable Products (MVPs), and reusable agents/integration patterns for industrialization.
Domain
Biopharma manufacturing / Supply Chain / AI & Smart Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
AI-native engineering, Generative AI, AI agents, prompt engineering, RAG, Python, manufacturing operations knowledge, stakeholder management, regulatory compliance (GxP, Code Orange, Responsible AI)
Preferred skills
Data analysis, DevOps, product roadmapping, UX/UI design
Technologies
Python, Generative AI frameworks, RAG systems, AI-assisted development tools
Responsibilities
Embed with site teams to understand operational challenges; Translate opportunities into measurable use cases; Design and validate PoCs/PoVs/MVPs using real site data; Provide hands-on engineering across AI, data, and automation; Make evidence-based stop/continue recommendations; Incorporate governance requirements (cybersecurity, GxP); Partner with product teams for scaling; Convert site learning into reusable assets; Build site capability through coaching and knowledge transfer.
