AI Solutions Engineer

Hyva; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

JOST, a global leader in safety-critical systems for the commercial vehicle industry, is seeking an AI Solutions Engineer for its Regional Hub in Mid Valley City, Kuala Lumpur. You will design, build, and scale production-ready AI solutions and connect business needs with AI technology, data platforms, and vendor platforms.

You will lead cross-functional AI projects, identify high-value opportunities, and drive adoption across regions, delivering enterprise-grade AI systems while aligning with

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience building AI/ML/data/automation solutions in a business environment.
• Experience designing and delivering end-to-end AI or digital systems.
• Experience with enterprise platforms, vendors, and integrations.
• Leading technical or cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Identify high-value AI use cases with business stakeholders and manage the pilot portfolio.
• Assess use-case requests on feasibility, value, reuse potential, and existing solutions.
• Design and build AI pilots end-to-end (data, models, integration, deployment).
• Scale successful pilots into secure, production-ready solutions.
• Develop in-house AI solutions for customer-facing applications, web platforms, and IoT products.
• Act as the link between business, IT, data, and AI technology.
• Establish and manage AI vendors and technology partner network.
• Evaluate and integrate external AI platforms where relevant.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, data platforms, and security standards.
• Lead cross-functional AI projects across business, IT, and external partners.
• Support and coach regional AI initiatives.
• Promote reuse of AI components, platforms, and best practices.

Skills

AI/ML solutions

End-to-end AI systems

Enterprise platforms integration

Project leadership

Tools

Cloud platforms: AWS/Azure/GCP

Docker

CI/CD

APIs & Architecture

Security & governance

Job description

Join JOST – Where Innovation Drives Global Mobility!

Join a global leader in safety-critical systems for the commercial vehicle industry! At JOST, we innovate for On-Highway and Off-Highway applications, shaping the future of transport, agriculture, construction, and beyond. Our strong portfolio—JOST, ROCKINGER, TRIDEC, Quicke, and Hyva—delivers cutting-edge solutions, from fifth wheel couplings to smart lifting systems and truck-mounted cranes.

With 7,500+ employees, operations in 35+ countries, and a footprint on six continents, we offer limitless career opportunities in an industry that moves the world. Be part of something bigger—shape mobility with JOST!

About The Role

As an AI Solutions Engineer in our brand-new Regional Hub / Shared Services Centre (SSC) in Mid Valley City, Kuala Lumpur, you will have the opportunity to join the Central AI Team in a newly created, high-impact role focused on accelerating the development and deployment of AI-powered solutions across the organization.

In this role, you design, build, and scale production-ready AI solutions that solve real business problems. You connect business needs, AI technology, vendor platforms, and data infrastructure to deliver scalable digital products and enterprise-grade AI systems.

You will play a pivotal role in identifying high-value opportunities, building pilots, scaling successful solutions, and enabling AI adoption across regions and functions. The role combines hands‑on engineering, solution architecture, vendor integration, and project leadership.

Your key responsibilities will include but not limited to:

AI Solution Development

• Identify high-value AI use cases with business stakeholders and manage the pilot portfolio
• Assess use-case requests on feasibility, value, reuse potential, and existing solutions
• Design and build AI pilots end-to-end (data, models, integration, deployment)
• Scale successful pilots into secure, production-ready solutions
• Develop in-house AI solutions for customer-facing applications, web platforms, and IoT products
• Act as the link between business, IT, data, and AI technology
• Establish and manage AI vendors and technology partner network
• Evaluate and integrate external AI platforms where relevant
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, data platforms, and security standards
• Lead cross‑functional AI projects across business, IT, and external partners
• Support and coach regional AI initiatives
• Promote reuse of AI components, platforms, and best practices

Governance, Architecture & Innovation

• Ensure projects follow AI governance, compliance, and risk standards
• Proactively explore new AI technologies and initiate PoCs to validate business value
• Contribute to the AI roadmap and identify new opportunities

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in: 1) Building AI / ML / data / automation solutions in a business environment; 2) Designing and delivering end-to-end AI or digital systems; 3) Working with enterprise platforms, vendors, and integrations; 4) Leading technical or cross-functional projects
• Good understanding of enterprise architecture, data platforms, and system integration

Technical Skills

• Machine learning, LLMs, and AI system integration
• Cloud, containers, and DevOps (AWS / Azure / GCP, Docker, CI/CD)
• APIs, system architecture, and security / governance
• Experience with vendor AI platforms and enterprise integrations

Personal Skills

• Professional-level English communication skills (written and spoken)
• Strong problem-solving mindset with a hands‑on approach
• Able to translate business needs into technical solutions
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Consulting experience in advisory, analysis, and solution delivery
• Structured, pragmatic, and result-oriented
• Comfortable working in an innovative and fast-moving environment
• Clear communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders

What We Offer

• We care about ecology and are truly sustainable. Not only for the environment but also for social resources.
• We have a highly dynamic and very international work environment.
• We have Great Place to Work certified countries!
• We provide a competitive salary which is adjusted on an annual basis in case of good performance.
• We work hybrid and care about your work‑life balance.
• You will find nice extras such as various company activities during the year.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

We welcome everyone regardless of origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, philosophical or political conviction, disability etc.