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LumentumSenior Forward Deployed Engineer - AI/ML
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LocationThailand - Pathumthani (Navanakorn)
Also inBangkok manufacturing team
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience5+ yrs
DepartmentEngineering
Company size10,000+ people
PostedAug 13, 2026 · 2mo ago
Verified live10h ago
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5+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, AI engineering, manufacturing analytics, process engineering analytics, or a closely related technical field
Strong hands-on experience developing and deploying AI/ML models in real-world industrial or manufacturing environments
Practical experience using LLMs and generative AI tools for data analysis, workflow automation, knowledge retrieval, reporting, or engineering productivity applications
Strong programming skills in Python and common AI/ML frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn, OpenCV, and LangChain/LlamaIndex or similar frameworks
Experience working with relational databases and SQL, preferably including Oracle or other enterprise database systems
Ability to build end-to-end prototypes, including data extraction, model development, backend logic, simple user interfaces, dashboards, APIs, or workflow tools
Strong understanding of manufacturing data, process variation, yield analysis, quality systems, equipment data, inspection data, and root-cause analysis methods
English communication skills good enough to interact with US and Europe teams
Experience in semiconductor, photonics, electronics, optical components, precision manufacturing, or other high-volume advanced manufacturing environments
Experience with manufacturing systems such as MES, SPC, yield management systems, equipment automation systems, inspection platforms, or quality management systems
Skills
Python
PyTorch
TensorFlow
scikit-learn
OpenCV
LangChain
LlamaIndex
SQL
Oracle
About the company
It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!
We’re committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you’ll enjoy your career with us!
About the role
Job Summary**
Key Responsibilities
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Serve as a forward deployed AI engineer embedded with the Bangkok manufacturing team to identify high-impact AI opportunities across process engineering, yield improvement, visual inspection, quality control, operations, and reporting workflows.
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Partner with manufacturing, process, yield, quality, and operations teams to understand workflows, pain points, data sources, and decision-making needs.
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Conduct deep operational assessments at manufacturing sites by observing workflows, interviewing frontline employees, supervisors, trainers, quality leaders, and operations leadership
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Design, prototype, and productionize AI/ML solutions for manufacturing use cases, including visual inspection, defect classification, anomaly detection, predictive analytics, root-cause analysis, process optimization, and yield improvement.
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Translate business and manufacturing problems into technical solution designs, including data requirements, model approach, architecture, validation strategy, user interface needs, and deployment path.
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Work with structured and unstructured manufacturing data from databases, equipment logs, inspection systems, MES, yield systems, engineering reports, and other plant data sources.
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Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including engineers, operators, managers, and senior leaders.
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Mentor local engineers and analysts on AI tools, data science methods, model interpretation, and practical AI adoption in manufacturing workflows.
Required Qualifications
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5+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, AI engineering, manufacturing analytics, process engineering analytics, or a closely related technical field.
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Strong hands-on experience developing and deploying AI/ML models in real-world industrial or manufacturing environments.
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Practical experience using LLMs and generative AI tools for data analysis, workflow automation, knowledge retrieval, reporting, or engineering productivity applications.
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Strong programming skills in Python and common AI/ML frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn, OpenCV, and LangChain/LlamaIndex or similar frameworks.
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Experience working with relational databases and SQL, preferably including Oracle or other enterprise database systems.
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Ability to build end-to-end prototypes, including data extraction, model development, backend logic, simple user interfaces, dashboards, APIs, or workflow tools.
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Strong understanding of manufacturing data, process variation, yield analysis, quality systems, equipment data, inspection data, and root-cause analysis methods.
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English communication skills good enough to interact with US and Europe teams.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience in semiconductor, photonics, electronics, optical components, precision manufacturing, or other high-volume advanced manufacturing environments.
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Experience with manufacturing systems such as MES, SPC, yield management systems, equipment automation systems, inspection platforms, or quality management systems.
Legal
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Please contact us to request accommodation.