Edge AI Field Applications Engineer

Future Electronics; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Flexible benefits package

Company-paid life insurance

Telemedicine options

Job summary

Future Electronics’ Advanced Engineering Group seeks a Senior Edge AI Field Applications Engineer to lead technical design support for Edge AI solutions in embedded systems. You will guide customers from concept to production, advise on hardware choices, implement AI models, and optimize performance across embedded platforms.

Working with the Advanced Engineering team, Sales, and suppliers, you’ll drive regional growth and accelerate adoption of Edge AI technologies while staying current with

Qualifications

• Engineering degree (required)
• 5–10 years of experience in the electronics industry
• Strong background in Edge AI design, AI model creation, deployment and optimization
• Hands-on with neural networks, edge inference, AI accelerators, vision processing, power/performance optimization
• Experience with Edge AI processors, development tools, software frameworks, and deployment ecosystems is highly preferred
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Leadership skills with ability to influence technical strategies

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical support for Edge AI system design, AI model development, and deployment
• Partner with suppliers and customers to deliver high-value technical solutions and support qualified opportunities
• Support hardware selection, AI model optimization, benchmarking, and real-time edge inference implementation
• Conduct training sessions on Edge AI technologies, tools, and development frameworks
• Assist in developing Edge AI demonstration platforms and proof-of-concept solutions
• Build strong relationships with supplier and customer engineering teams
• Represent Future Electronics in customer-facing technical and sales activities
• Stay current with emerging Edge AI technologies, products, and industry trends
• Prioritize technical opportunities to maximize business impact and customer success

Skills

Edge AI design

AI model creation

Deployment & optimization

Embedded AI systems

Neural networks

Edge inference

AI accelerators

Vision processing

Power optimization

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Edge AI processors

Development tools

Software frameworks

Deployment ecosystems

Job description

The Senior Edge AI Field Applications Engineer within Future Electronics’ Advanced Engineering Group is responsible for providing expert technical leadership and support for advanced Edge AI solutions. This role focuses on enabling customer success through deep expertise in Edge AI architectures, embedded processors, AI accelerators, model development, optimization, and deployment across embedded systems.

As a trusted technical partner, you will support customers throughout the complete design cycle — from concept and proof-of-concept to production — by providing guidance on hardware selection, AI model implementation, performance optimization, debugging, and system integration.

Working closely with Future Electronics’ Advanced Engineering team, Sales, and key suppliers, you will help drive regional business growth and accelerate customer adoption of innovative Edge AI technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical support for Edge AI system design, AI model development, and deployment
• Partner with suppliers and customers to deliver high-value technical solutions and support qualified opportunities
• Support hardware selection, AI model optimization, benchmarking, and real-time edge inference implementation
• Conduct training sessions on Edge AI technologies, tools, and development frameworks
• Assist in developing Edge AI demonstration platforms and proof-of-concept solutions
• Build strong relationships with supplier and customer engineering teams
• Represent Future Electronics in customer-facing technical and sales activities
• Stay current with emerging Edge AI technologies, products, and industry trends
• Prioritize technical opportunities to maximize business impact and customer success

Qualifications & Experience

• Engineering degree with 5–10 years of experience in the electronics industry
• Strong background in Edge AI design, AI model creation, deployment, optimization, and embedded AI systems
• Hands-on experience with neural networks, edge inference, AI accelerators, vision processing, and power/performance optimization
• Experience with Edge AI processors, development tools, software frameworks, and deployment ecosystems is highly preferred
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and results-oriented
• Strong understanding of embedded electronics and electronic distribution environments
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to influence and drive technical strategies

We take a holistic approach to employee wellness, ensuring our people are supported both at work and in life. Alongside a competitive salary and comprehensive health and dental benefits, corporate employees benefit from a strong, flexible benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and peace of mind, including:

• Medical coverage through the United Healthcare Choice Plus Plan
• Telemedicine and virtual healthcare visits for convenient access to care
• Prescription drug coverage through Express Scripts
• Two dental plan options through Delta Dental of Massachusetts
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for added financial flexibility
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage