Principal Member of Technical Staff, AI

Job Description:

Job Title: Principal Member of Technical Staff AI

Operating Company: Environmental Solutions Group

Location: Chattanooga TN

Reports to: Senior Director Business Process & Digital Systems

Department: Information Technology

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Principal Member of Technical Staff AI serves as a senior technical leader responsible for driving the architecture development and deployment of advanced artificial intelligence solutions across Environmental Solutions Group. This role blends deep technical expertise with strategic vision guiding the organization in leveraging AI to enhance product capabilities optimize operations and create innovative datadriven solutions. The position requires mastery of machine learning embedded AI and largescale system design along with the ability to mentor engineering teams and influence longterm technology direction.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

• Lead the design development and implementation of advanced AI and machine learning models for embedded cloud and edgebased systems.
• Architect scalable AI platforms pipelines and frameworks that support productiongrade deployment across multiple product lines.
• Drive enterprise-grade AI strategy leveraging the AWS AI/ML stack including SageMaker Bedrock for GenAI orchestration and GroundTruth for high-fidelity data labeling.
• Engineer mission-critical Edge AI solutions for Ambarella CV2 SoCs utilizing the CVflow engine to balance high-accuracy inference with processing bottlenecks.
• Architect and lead the deployment of Autonomous Learning Platforms implementing automated MLOps pipelines for Continuous Training (CT) to address real-world performance drift.
• Establish and govern standardized code libraries for Multi-Object Tracking (MOT) optimizing YOLO and FairMOT frameworks for high-density environmental monitoring.
• Partner with product engineering and executive leadership to define AI strategy roadmap and technical standards.
• Conduct research and evaluate emerging AI technologies tools and methodologies to drive innovation and competitive advantage.
• Lead rootcause analysis and resolution of complex AIrelated technical challenges.
• Establish best practices for responsible AI model governance and system reliability.
• Mentor and coach engineers fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
• Represent the organization as a subjectmatter expert in AI at internal and external technical forums.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience is required; Masters or Ph.D. in Computer Science AI/ML Data Science or related field preferred.
• 10 years of experience in AI/ML engineering.
• Proven expertise in machine learning deep learning computer vision and natural language processing.
• Strong proficiency in Python and experience with frameworks such as TensorFlow PyTorch ONNX or similar.
• Demonstrated experience architecting and deploying AI systems in production AWS environments.
• Solid understanding of cloud platforms MLOps and scalable data pipelines.
• Experience with embedded AI edge computing or realtime inference systems is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical problemsolving and communication skills.
• Ability to influence technical direction at an organizational level and lead crossfunctional initiatives.
• Track record of innovation patents publications or contributions to opensource AI projects is a plus.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ethics and Work Standards: Maintain the highest ethical and work standards while promoting the same attributes in co-workers and others. Ensure that all business activities with both internal and external customers to be performed with a professional demeanor and that all participants be held accountable to this high standard.

Communication: Expresses thoughts clearly both orally and in writing using good grammar. Presents concise well-organized reports in Microsoft Word PowerPoint and Excel. Listens to understand input feedback and concerns. Provides complete information in an open honest and straightforward manner. Responds promptly and positively to questions and requests.

Teamwork and Relationships: Works with other employees willingly and in a spirit of cooperation and teamwork. Supports cooperation. Demonstrates a commitment to the entire business and is supportive of all initiatives (company and departmental) to help grow Environmental Solutions Group business in the United States and abroad. Cooperates fully with others to achieve organizational goals. Is tactful courteous and considerate. Embraces a positive outlook. Is respected and trusted by others.

Continual Improvement and Problem Resolution: Identifies and communicates suggestions for work improvements. Uses technical and analytical abilities to assure existing work practices are the most efficient and cost effective possible. Performs root-cause analysis and implements viable permanent solutions to problems. Works with both internal and external customers to develop solutions which meet company-wide needs and objectives. Applies a sense of urgency to resolve problems or creates opportunities that will increase productivity and create value. Shares best practices with other employees across the business.

Accountability: Accepts responsibility and accessibility for both the strategic planning and the successful implementation of all projects programs and duties as outlined in this job description. Advises supervisor of concerns problems and progress of work in a timely manner.

ABOUT ESG:

Environmental Solutions Group stands at the forefront of sustainable innovation dedicated to transforming the waste industry with eco-friendly equipment and technology solutions all designed to improve the lives of our customers and their communities.

This Connected Collections ecosystem integrates advanced technology across our brands including Heil refuse collection vehicles Marathon Equipment compaction and recycling equipment 3rd Eye technology solutions Soft-Pak waste hauler software Curotto-Can automated carry cans Bayne lifting products and Parts Central OEM parts.

Driven by a mission of Improving Lives our best-in-class teams innovative products and advanced technology work tirelessly to leave a lasting legacy of excellence and environmental stewardship ensuring a greener healthier planet for generations to come.

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The Company offers competitive salaries advancement opportunities and a full range of benefits including paid vacation 401(k) medical dental and vision.

Terex Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V.

If you are interested in an open position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications we still encourage you to apply.

About Terex:

Terex Corporation is a global industrial equipment manufacturer of materials processing machinery waste and recycling solutions mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) and equipment for the electric utility industry. We design build and support products used in maintenance manufacturing energy minerals and materials management construction waste and recycling and the entertainment industry. We provide best-in-class lifecycle support to our customers through our global parts and services organization and offer complementary digital solutions designed to help our customers maximize their return on their investment. Certain Terex products and solutions enable customers to reduce their impact on the environment including electric and hybrid offerings that deliver quiet and emission-free performance products that support renewable energy and products that aid in the recovery of useful materials from various types of waste. Our products are manufactured in North America Europe and Asia Pacific and sold worldwide.

Additional Information:

We are passionate about producing equipment that helps improve the lives of people around the world and providing our team members with a rewarding career and the opportunity to make an impact. We are committed to recruiting engaging developing and retaining team members at all levels of our global workforce. Our culture is defined by our Terex Way Values Integrity Respect Improvement Servant Leadership Courage and Citizenship. Our values are the driving force behind our commitment to maintain an inclusive supportive non-discriminatory and safe workplace for all team members. To that end we are committed to actively foster a culture where every team member feels valued listened to and appreciated. We are committed to being fair and impartial in our an Equal Opportunity Employer employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability including disabled veterans you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting the recruiting department (person or department) at.

The Company offers competitive salaries advancement opportunities and a full range of benefits including paid vacation 401(k) medical dental and vision.