AI Deployment Engineer

Location: Ann Arbor, MI, United States of America

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

At Sartorius, we are seeking an AI Deployment Engineer to join our team in Ann Arbor, MI. In this on-site role, you will contribute to transforming research-driven AI innovation into scalable real-world solutions that empower customers across cloud, edge, and instrument integrated environments. This full-time position directly supports our mission to advance next generation intelligent instruments and enable real-time insights in customers’ workflows.

*Onsite role based at our Ann Arbor, MI site*

What you will accomplish together with us:

• Convert complex AI/ML research models into robust, maintainable, and scalable production systems. 
• Collaborate with internal subject matter experts focusing on cutting edge product development to embed models into analytical instruments and imaging platforms. You will focus on creating a seamless end-user experience, ensuring AI features are intuitive and 
  Build and optimize automated deployment pipelines using internal DevOps tooling, meant for early adopters, partners and collaborators. Implement and troubleshoot based on frequent feedback.
• Optimize models for latency and hardware constraints. By reducing processing time and improving efficiency, you enable users to achieve faster results and higher throughput in their biological assays.
• Implement observability frameworks to monitor model performance in the field. You will proactively identify and resolve issues affecting data quality, ensuring high reliability and traceability for regulated industries.
• Act as a bridge between data scientists and product development teams. You will translate user feedback and lab requirements into engineering specifications to ensure our AI capabilities solve actual pain points.

What will convince us:

• Masters' with 5+ years or PhD with 1+ year(s) of experience in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or Software Engineering fields.
• Strong experience with MLOps and CI/CD, focusing on delivering stable software to end-users.
• Proficiency in Python and deep-learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow).
• Experience deploying AI models via containers or embedded systems to diverse customer environments.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical AI concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

We value:

• Experience integrating AI into embedded systems with a focus on usability.
• Knowledge of model-acceleration frameworks to improve real-time user feedback.
• Understanding of microscopy or life sciences workflows to better anticipate customer needs.
• Identification with our core values: Sustainability, Openness, Enjoyment

What We Offer

As a growing global life science company, with our stock listed on the German DAX and TecDAX , Sartorius offers a wide range of benefits:
Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring, leadership programs, internal seminar offerings
Worklife Balance: Paid vacation, sick time, corporate holidays and community service day; as well as flexible work schedules
Making an Impact Right from the Start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform
Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, team spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics such as “Coaching”, “Agile Working” and a “Businesswomen’s Network”
Health & Well Being: Wide selection of health and well-being support such as a variety of medical plans to choose from, dental, vision, EAP, and other wellness programs.
Intelligent Working Environment: Working in smart buildings with the latest technology and equipment.

Retirement Savings Plan: 401 k (with generous company match)
Flexible Spending: HSA, FSA (dependent care & healthcare spending), Transportation Commuter Account
Company Paid Benefits: Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, EAP, Family Planning & Women’s Health, Health Advocate
Additional/Optional: Supplemental Life Insurance (employee, spouse & dependents), Legal Services, LTD & STD, Critical Illness Insurance, Student Loan Tuition Refinance Service

Sartorius is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability or based on status in any other protected group of class.

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Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide. We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment. Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application.

We look forward to receiving your application.

www.sartorius.com/career

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Sartorius is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability, or based on status in any other protected group of class.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by e-mail at [email protected]

About Sartorius 

Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide. 

We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment.

Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application. 
www.sartorius.com/careers