Principal Engineering AI Solution Architect

Engineering AI Solution Architect — Hybrid

This is a Hybrid position based in Towson, MD and requires onsite work in Towson three days a week. 

Towson, MD, United States

Come build something that matters.  

It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of approximately 43,500 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®. 

The Role 

Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) is seeking a Principal Engineering AI Solution Architect. In this pivotal role, you will serve as a strategic individual contributor, responsible for shaping the vision, development, and implementation of AI initiatives across the engineering organization. This position demands thought leadership in AI, with a focus on leveraging advanced technologies to drive transformative change within our engineering teams. 

As a��Engineering AI Solution Architect, you’ll be part of our Tools & Outdoor team working as a hybrid employee.  You’ll get to:    

The Job:

• Architect AI-driven solutions for complex engineering problems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, product management, data science, and IT) to define solution requirements and technical specifications. 

• Coordinate and oversee the end-to-end implementation of AI projects, from ideation and prototyping to deployment and monitoring. 

• Evaluate and select appropriate AI technologies, frameworks, and tools based on project needs. 

• Guide and mentor engineering teams on AI/ML model integration, data pipelines, and cloud deployment strategies. 

• Develop and maintain AI roadmaps for engineering. 

• Ensure compliance with data privacy, security, and regulatory requirements in all AI solutions. 

• Stay updated with the latest AI trends, research, and technologies to drive innovation within the organization. 

• Participate in client meetings, presentations, and technical workshops as a subject matter expert. 

The Person:   

You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have:   

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field. 

• 10+ years of experience with integrated HW-SW product development, with 5+ years focused on AI/ML projects with engineering design applications. 

• Proven track record applying AI/ML methods to drive transformational change in engineering. 

• Proven track record of designing and deploying AI/ML solutions in production environments. 

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