Job#: 3013822

Job Description:

Job Title: Data Engineer IV

Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Duration: 3 months

Pay range: $79/hr - $98/hr

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The role:

AI/ML engineer – failure analysis solutions

As an AI/ML engineer for failure analysis solutions, you are responsible for designing, developing, and deploying AI-powered solutions that will enhance hardware failure analysis. The daily tasks will be focused on creating generic AI tools that improve efficiency, accuracy, and knowledge transfer in root cause analysis and reliability engineering. This role requires a strong foundation in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data engineering, combined with a practical understanding of failure analysis processes in hardware and manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities

AI Tool Development: Design and implement AI/ML-based frameworks to analyze complex failure data (e.g. images, test logs, reliability metrics).

Efficiency & Accuracy Improvement: Automate repetitive analysis tasks, standardize evaluations, and build models that reduce human error in failure diagnostics.

Knowledge Transfer: Develop AI-driven knowledge management systems that capture, structure, and recommend past learning for future failure cases.

Integration: Collaborate with hardware engineers, reliability experts, and IT teams to integrate AI tools into existing workflows and analysis platforms.

Data Pipeline Management: Establish processes for data collection, cleaning, labeling, and management to ensure robust training datasets.

Continuous Improvement: Monitor tool performance, collect user feedback, and iterate solutions for scalability and adaptability across different product lines.

Research & Innovation: Stay current with advancements in AI/ML, failure analysis methodologies, and knowledge management systems, and apply them to business needs.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Data Science, or related field

Technical Skills:

Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch)

Strong background in natural language processing and computer vision

Experience with data engineering, feature extraction, and model deployment

Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS and Azure) for AI model deployment is a plus.

Domain Knowledge: Familiarity with failure analysis, reliability engineering, or materials testing methods preferred

Soft Skills: Strong analytical thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and ability to translate technical findings into practical tools for engineers

Preferred Experience

Have some familiarity with the domain knowledge: Familiarity with failure analysis, reliability engineering, or materials testing methods preferred

Prior experience developing AI/ML applications in manufacturing, semiconductor, or hardware reliability domains

Exposure to expert systems, recommendation engines, or knowledge graph development.

Experience working with data from microscopy, X-ray, Scanning Electron Microscopy, or reliability testing instruments

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.