Lead AI Engineer

Job Summary

Location: United States

Experience: 5+ years in production AI/data systems

Job Type: Permanent

Thinking Minds' client is looking for an experienced Lead AI Engineer to revolutionize semiconductor manufacturing through AI. This role is crucial for setting the vision and architecture for AI in metrology, enhancing measurement quality, and speeding up setup and troubleshooting. You will work with 3D metrology and macro defect inspection technologies to optimize the semiconductor value chain.

Ideal Candidate Should Have

3D metrology experience

Macro defect inspection expertise

Strong background in AI systems architecture

Experience with agentic AI systems

Ability to mentor and lead AI/ML engineers

Role Overview

This hands-on technical leadership role involves collaborating with system engineers, algorithm developers, and applications teams to understand complex metrology workflows and data flows. You will design, build, and productionize AI systems that improve measurement quality and speed up processes. The role requires setting the technical direction and providing mentorship to the AI and ML engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

Set the vision and own the architecture for AI in metrology

Define AI strategy and reference architecture

Write, test, and ship production code

Design and implement agent workflows

Mentor AI and ML engineers

Collaborate with cross-functional teams

Top Skills and Modules

3D metrology

Macro defect inspection

AI systems architecture

Agentic AI systems

Production code development

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration