Factory Deployed Engineer – AI Manufacturing Startup

TheCorporate; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

TheCorporate in Detroit is seeking a hands-on Factory Deployed Engineer to drive software and hardware solutions for real-world manufacturing. You’ll own projects from concept through deployment and work with factory environments to improve operations.

Ideal candidates combine software development with hardware experience, an AI-native mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup setting while collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of engineering experience.
• Background in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Strong software development skills.
• Hands‑on experience with hardware and physical systems.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical abilities.
• High ownership mentality.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced startup environment.
• AI-native mindset and comfort using modern AI development tools.
• Willingness to work onsite in Detroit, Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Build and deploy software solutions for factory operations.
• Develop tools that improve manufacturing workflows.
• Improve factory automation and operational efficiency.
• Work with hardware and physical systems.
• Identify opportunities to apply AI and modern technology to manufacturing.
• Own engineering projects from start to finish.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams.

Skills

Software development

Hardware & physical systems

AI development tools

Ownership mentality

Independent startup work

Problem solving

onsite Detroit

Engineering experience 2-5 years

Education

Degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Job description

About The Opportunity

A fast-growing AI-powered manufacturing startup is seeking a Factory Deployed Engineer to build software and hardware solutions that improve factory operations.

This is a highly hands‑on engineering role combining software development, automation, manufacturing, and physical systems. You’ll work directly with factory environments and take ownership of projects from concept through deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and deploy software solutions for factory operations
• Develop tools that improve manufacturing workflows
• Improve factory automation and operational efficiency
• Work with hardware and physical systems
• Identify opportunities to apply AI and modern technology to manufacturing
• Own engineering projects from start to finish
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams

Required Qualifications

• 2–5 years of relevant engineering experience
• Background in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• Strong software development skills
• Hands‑on experience working with hardware and physical systems
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical abilities
• High ownership mentality
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced startup environment
• AI‑native mindset and comfort using modern AI development tools
• Willingness to work onsite in Detroit, Michigan

Strong Plus

• Manufacturing automation
• Robotics
• Industrial automation
• Computer Vision
• Automotive or Aerospace experience
• Formula SAE experience
• Experience integrating software with physical manufacturing systems

Why Join?

• $120K–$200K base salary + equity
• Work at a well‑funded AI manufacturing startup
• Direct ownership of impactful engineering projects
• Build AI‑enabled manufacturing solutions
• Work closely with an elite engineering team
• Significant career growth opportunities
• Opportunity to influence products and factory operations from the ground up
• Meaningful equity participation

Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for a hands‑on builder who enjoys working at the intersection of software, hardware, AI, and manufacturing. The ideal candidate is comfortable getting into the factory, solving real‑world problems, moving quickly, and taking ownership from concept to deployment.

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