Mechanical Forward Deployed Engineer
Core
Embed with enterprise customers to optimize usage of CoLab's AI tools (AutoReview, Operator) and solve complex engineering data/integration challenges across PLM, ERP, and QMS systems.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical forward deployed engineer (AI/PLM integration)
Builds
Repeatable technical frameworks, playbooks, and validated AI workflows for enterprise design organizations
Domain
Mechanical engineering + PLM/ERP/QMS + Generative AI (LLMs)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
mechanical design engineering, PLM systems architecture, cross-functional project leadership, customer-facing technical problem solving, LLM architecture knowledge, API/data integration, technical documentation
Preferred skills
internal tool development/scripting, AI/ML in engineering workflows, design consulting experience
Technologies
PLM, ERP, QMS, LLMs, APIs
Responsibilities
Embed with customers to optimize CoLab AI tool usage; Investigate and solve engineering data/integration challenges; Partner to test new workflows; Collaborate to identify feature gaps; Build technical documentation and frameworks; Validate AI-generated results with engineering rigor
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC