On-site Full-time

EthonAI is hiring a Forward Deployed Engineer [CH/US]

About the Role

EthonAI is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to bridge the gap between our technology and our customers' factory floors. In this role, you'll be the critical link, turning customer pain points into actionable insights and software solutions that directly improve operations.

What You'll Do

  • Engage directly with customers, including visiting their factories, to understand and empathize with their operational challenges.
  • Use EthonAI's software tools to provide proofs of value and deliver key insights to customers.
  • Perform custom analytics on real-world data to drive user adoption and demonstrate tangible value.
  • Collaborate with engineers to improve production software based on customer feedback and observed needs.
  • Work cross-functionally with product, engineering, and sales teams to provide the customer's perspective and help refine the platform.

What We're Looking For

  • An academic degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Manufacturing Engineering, or Machine Learning.
  • A background in IT consulting and/or software engineering.
  • A genuine enjoyment of direct customer interaction and solving their problems.
  • Working knowledge of Python and SQL.
  • Demonstrated ability to use data to understand customer pain points.
  • Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English and German.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with IoT applications that run on-premise and in the cloud.

Technical Stack

  • Python
  • SQL

Team & Environment

You will work cross-functionally with partners across Product, Engineering, and Sales.

Benefits & Compensation

  • A comprehensive compensation package including stock options.
  • Support for continued learning through online courses and conferences.
  • Flexible parental leave.
  • A CHF 2’000 yearly bonus when you take two consecutive weeks of vacation.

Work Mode

This role is based on-site in Zürich, Switzerland, with significant scope for flexible schedules and partially remote work.

EthonAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a fair and inclusive work environment.

Required Skills
PythonSQLSoftware EngineeringMachine LearningData AnalysisCloud PlatformsClient CommunicationProblem SolvingProject ManagementSystem Architecture
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EthonAI is a technology leader in Industrial AI trusted by global manufacturers to optimize cost, quality, and speed. Our Platform contains purpose-built applications with proprietary AI, integrated into a scalable infrastructure.

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Category fullstack
Posted 7 months ago