IT AI/Machine Learning Engineer - Hybrid - Irvine, CA

Position Overview

Position Description

We are hiring an IT AI/ML Engineer. The AI/ML Engineer will assist in building and supporting AI/ML platforms and driving the adoption of FF available AI-enabled solutions. They will also act as an advisor to the organization and individual departments to understand their business challenges, determine if AI/ML tools can help deliver value, and help in design, deployment, and maintenance of the associate infrastructures.

This position is HYBRID in Irvine, CA.

Company Overview

At FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific (dba FUJIFILM Biosciences), we turn curiosity into breakthroughs that advance the field of life sciences. By offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services in cell culture media, discovery research reagents, recombinant growth factors and proteins, fine chemicals, and critical assay materials, we partner with the brightest minds in biotech and pharma to tackle the world’s biggest health challenges.

Imagine being part of a team that enables life-changing discoveries like new vaccines, therapies, and advancements in regenerative medicine. Our culture fosters curiosity, collaboration, and innovation, and we pride ourselves on delivering unparalleled quality and service to our partners. If you’re ready to make an impact, your future belongs with us at FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific (dba FUJIFILM Biosciences).

Our headquarters in Santa Ana, California, is surrounded by world-class schools, lush parks, and scenic beaches like Laguna and Huntington, making it an ideal place to live, work, and explore. With additional campuses across the US, Europe, China, and Japan, we offer opportunities to make a difference worldwide.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Translating technical concepts: Communicate how AI-powered solutions deliver value-driven business results.
• Solution Architecture: Develop and present comprehensive solutions for demonstration that incorporate AI (Agents, Generative, LLM, etc.), integration methodologies, reporting, and analytics.
• Leading Voice: Staying informed about AI and technology advancements and contributing as a subject matter expert to initiatives.
• Develop and deliver impactful presentations and demonstrations that showcase available technology based on user requirements.
• Assume a leadership role and provide exceptional AI/ML architecture support for the enterprise, including:
  • Creation and management of AI/ML development and production infrastructure, servers, services and resources on-premise Windows/Linux and Azure cloud instance.
  • Support R&D Data Sciences (DS) team in analysis and interpretation of results to guide and optimize the process.
  • Setup on-premise resources for testing and automate AI infrastructures for the DS team.
  • Help build AI models and help DS and other stakeholders with analysis and implementation.
  • Support the transformation of machine learning models into APIs that can be integrated with other applications in FF Azure.
  • Collaborate across IT, R&D, FHICT, and other Fujifilm entity teams to help with AI/ML adoption and best practices.
  • Optimizing resource utilization and implementing cost-saving measures.
  • Providing technical support and guidance to DS and IT on AI/ML related issues.
  • Develop and maintain documentation for AI/ML architectures, procedures, and training materials.
  • Defect Management – initiate and work through the processes and activities to identify, research, prioritize, assign, monitor, and resolve defects.
  • CICE Management – support ongoing Continual Improvement and Continual Enhancement (CICE) activities.
  • Manage communications with business users, project teams and technical staff.
  • Support the development and improvement of SOPs and Training materials. Supports the harmonization of SAP SOPs, DTIs, and Training materials for customer service functions across all FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific locations, sites, and subsidiaries.
  • Support the execution of organization trainings on new or changed processes.
  • Schedule and conduct technical meetings with business members, other Fujifilm entities, and FISI / HLUS IT as needed to progress agenda. Document and share meetings and progress details. Report on system and project status, and issues directly and indirectly relevant to area of expertise.
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