AI Engineer I

Ulbrich was established in 1924 and is family-owned and privately held.  An international corporation with subsidiaries located in the US, Mexico, Germany and Austria. Ulbrich employs over 700 people worldwide. 

At Ulbrich, we are Improving Lives with More Than Metal. We work hard for each other, our families, and the communities we live in.  The respect and integrity of Ulbrich team members, dedication to their professions, collaborative participation in lean, and ensuring that safety comes first, has created a culture that has a positive impact on the lives of many. We connect with the world through our responsibility to produce critical products that benefit mankind.  

The Ulbrich culture is guided by a set of shared values we call Our Core Tenets.  The tenets we live by each day are Continuous Improvement, Quality Commitment, Family Values, Total Company Involvement, and Customer Responsiveness. Through practicing these shared values, we drive profitable growth and success.

Come join the Ulbrich team and become part of a greater purpose and a promising future!

Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals is seeking a talented and driven AI Engineer to join our growing IT team at our Corporate Headquarters in North Haven, CT. In this role, you will design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions that enhance our products and services. You’ll work closely with employees and SME’s from across the company.  This role combines software engineering, machine learning, and data science to deliver practical, production‑ready AI capabilities.

 Responsibilities

• Design, optimize, and implement machine learning and/or generative AI models for operational and office applications;
• Assess business systems and departments to identify procedures that would benefit from AI processes and use cases;
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate models, frameworks, and architecture based on business requirements;
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI into production systems;
• Implement AI algorithms using approved frameworks;
• Document models, assumptions, and decision logic;
• Maintain and improve existing AI pipelines and infrastructure; and
• Stay current with the latest AI research and technologies.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, AI, Machine Learning, or related field;
• Two years of related experience with designing, developing and deploying AI-powered solutions in a business environment;
• Experience in AI/ML development and deployment;
• Proficiency in Python (preferred), C, R, Java or similar as well as one or more ML frameworks;
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and model evaluation;
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills;
• Experience with Microsoft Copilot preferred; and
• Experience with data security preferred.

This position which requires an on-site presence (Monday-Friday), offers a competitive base salary (plus bonus), comprehensive benefits, and an opportunity to expand your skills within a company that offers both a diverse workforce and a welcoming company culture. 

Ulbrich is an Equal Opportunity Employer.