Edge AI Field Applications Engineer

Future Electronics; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental benefits

Telemedicine

Rx coverage

Dental plan (Delta Dental MA)

FSA

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Job summary

Future Electronics in Portland, OR seeks a Senior Edge AI Field Applications Engineer to lead technical design and deployment of advanced Edge AI solutions across embedded systems.

You will guide customers through concept to production, optimizing AI models, hardware selection, and system integration, while training teams and promoting innovative edge technologies.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required with strong electronics background.
• Experience in Edge AI design, model creation, deployment and optimization.
• Hands-on neural networks, edge inference, and AI accelerators.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical support for Edge AI system design and deployment.
• Collaborate with suppliers and customers on technical solutions.
• Support hardware selection, model optimization, and edge inference.
• Conduct training sessions on Edge AI tools and frameworks.
• Develop Edge AI demos and proof-of-concept solutions.
• Build relationships with supplier and customer engineering teams.
• Represent Future Electronics in technical and sales activities.
• Stay current with Edge AI technologies and industry trends.
• Prioritize opportunities to maximize business impact and customer success.

Skills

Edge AI design

AI model development

Embedded AI

Neural networks

Edge inference

AI accelerators

Performance optimization

Hardware integration

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Edge AI processors

Development tools

Software frameworks

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