Forward Deployed Engineer (Industrial AI)

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TRC Talent Solutions is partnering with a rapidly growing Industrial AI and Computer Vision startup that is transforming heavy manufacturing environments through real-world AI deployment. This is a highly visible, customer-facing engineering role where you'll work directly with plant operations teams to deploy AI-driven solutions that improve safety, efficiency, and operational performance.

Summary

We are seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer who combines strong software engineering skills with industrial systems experience. This role is focused on deploying AI vision systems into live manufacturing environments, integrating with customer infrastructure, and serving as the technical bridge between plant operations and modern cloud technologies. Success requires equal parts technical expertise, customer engagement, and execution in challenging real-world conditions.

Responsibilities

Deploy AI-powered computer vision solutions within manufacturing facilities
Install and configure edge computing devices, including NVIDIA Jetson platforms
Integrate AI systems with PLCs, HMIs, OPC-UA, Modbus, and industrial control systems
Build and maintain data pipelines between edge environments and AWS/Azure cloud platforms
Develop and support deployment tooling using Python, Linux, and Docker
Troubleshoot hardware, networking, and software issues in production environments
Serve as the primary technical point of contact for customer deployments
Manage project scope, technical expectations, and deployment timelines
Train operators, engineers, and plant personnel on deployed solutions
Travel to customer sites throughout North America to support implementations

Requirements

Experience with Python development in production environments
Strong Linux administration and troubleshooting skills
Hands-on experience with Docker and containerized applications
Knowledge of industrial automation systems, PLCs, and manufacturing environments
Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as OPC-UA and Modbus
Understanding of networking concepts including TCP/IP, VLANs, and infrastructure integration
Experience deploying software directly into customer environments
Strong customer-facing communication and consulting skills
Ability to manage technical projects and navigate changing customer requirements
Willingness to travel 25–50% to customer sites

TRC Talent Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. At TRC, we take pride in fulfilling our opportunity to add value to our client's business as their staffing partner, while working tirelessly to connect thousands of individuals each year with work opportunities where they can meet the needs of their families and have the potential to build their careers.

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