Principal Embedded Edge AI Engineer

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Who we are:

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What We Offer:

• Competitive salary

• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time

• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K medical dental and vision care.

• On-the-job/cross-training opportunities

• Encouraging and collaborative team environment

• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

What you will do:

Join our Data Center Cooling Optimization team as a Principal Embedded Edge AI Engineer where you will design and deploy advanced AI/ML modelsincluding LLM/SLMstyle architecturesdirectly onto embedded and edge platforms that control missioncritical cooling systems.

You will work at the intersection of data science embedded software and realtime control developing timeseries intelligence anomaly detection and predictive maintenance models that operate under strict latency compute and reliability constraints. This role requires deep technical expertise and the ability to guide systemlevel decisions across software controls and hardware teams.

This position is 100% onsite at our new Controls Product Development Center and Lab in Glendale WI where youll collaborate closely with crossdisciplinary teams and work handson with real products. The role may include up to 20% travel.

How you will do it:

• Develop and deploy AI/ML on embedded and edge devices

• Build timeseries models for load estimation anomaly detection and RUL/conditionbased maintenance

• Implement TensorFlow or PyTorch models optimized for edge execution

• Develop embedded inference pipelines in C/C (Rust a plus)

• Collaborate with data scientists to translate research models into productionready embedded implementations

• Work with IoT and controls teams to integrate ML outputs into realtime control loops

• Optimize models for latency memory footprint and power constraints

• Apply FMEA SFMEA and PHM principles to ensure reliability and safety

• Lead systemlevel debugging validation and performance tuning

• Mentor engineers and influence technical direction across the organization

What we look for:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Computer Science or related field

• 4 years of experience in embedded AI/ML edge inference or related fields

• Strong background in timeseries ML and deep learning architectures

• Proficiency with TensorFlow or PyTorch

• Strong C/C skills for embedded or performancecritical paths

• Experience deploying ML models on edge devices or embedded systems

• Familiarity with reliability engineering (FMEA PHM)

• Ability to work under minimal supervision and guide technical decisions

• Excellent communication and crossfunctional collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with digital twins and reinforcement learning for control

• Experience with LLM/SLMstyle architectures optimized for edge

• Experience with IoT protocols and edge compute frameworks

• Experience with datacenter systems HVAC or thermal management

• Rust programming experience

• Experience with model compression quantization or hardware acceleration

SALARY RANGE: $110000- $164000 (Salary to be determined by the education experience knowledge skills and abilities of the applicant internal equity and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual group and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process we may use technology assisted tools including artificial intelligence (AI) to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age protected veteran status genetic information sexual orientation gender identity status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process please visit here.