Director of Intelligent Systems & AI Engineering

Faith Technologies; Menasha (WI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Faith Technologies is seeking a Director of Engineering for Intelligent Systems in the R&D group to lead Advanced Simulation, AI and optimization teams on-site in the Menasha-Appleton area. The role bridges research and commercialized product innovation for distributed energy and power distribution systems, guiding modeling and simulation engineers and driving multi-year technical initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in system-level modeling, AI deployment in

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related STEM field

Responsibilities

• Mentor, coach, and manage a multidisciplinary team of modeling and simulation, AI engineers and researchers
• Drive the engineering lifecycle from conceptual ideation to viable product innovation within the distributed energy and power distribution systems domain for data centers and energy industries
• Champion innovative thinking by leading the implementation of AI and machine learning for product innovation, system optimization, and smart grid integration
• Utilize strong interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts, inspire team cohesion, and manage cross-functional dynamics seamlessly
• Establish clear department KPIs, conduct performance evaluations, and build professional development pathways for engineering staff
• Apply rigorous project management frameworks to deliver complex engineering and R&D projects on time and within budget
• Lead the technical and financial scoping of engineering proposals, grant applications, and commercial bids
• Manage departmental budgets, engineering resource scheduling, and testing lab assets
• Build and maintain strategic alliances with top-tier universities, research institutions, and national laboratories to accelerate product innovation
• Foster a collaborative, forward-thinking environment that rewards technical curiosity and creative problem-solving

Skills

Leadership

R&D management

Power systems

AI/ML in engineering

Modeling & simulation

Project management

On-site work

Education

Master's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

PhD in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related STEM field

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

FEA

CFD

Job description

Faith Technologies is seeking a Director of Engineering for Intelligent Systems in the R&D group to lead Advanced Simulation, AI and optimization teams on-site in the Menasha-Appleton area. The role bridges research and commercialized product innovation for distributed energy and power distribution systems, guiding modeling and simulation engineers and driving multi-year technical initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in system-level modeling, AI deployment in