Principal Engineering AI Solution Architect

Principal Engineering AI Solution Architect Towson, MD Come make the world and accelerate your success. It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of approximately 43,500 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®. The Job:   As Principal Engineering AI Solution Architect, you’ll be part of our Electronics & Electrical team working as a hybrid employee. Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) is seeking a Principal Engineering AI Solution Architect to serve as a strategic individual contributor shaping the vision, development, and implementation of AI initiatives within Engineering. This role sits within the Engineering organization and is intended first and foremost for an experienced engineer who understands the realities of physical product development and has subsequently applied AI to improve engineering outcomes. This is not a pure IT or software AI role. We are looking for someone who has lived the product development process , understands the pain points engineers face across design, controls, validation, and release, and can apply AI in practical, high-value ways that make the Engineering Excellence team more effective. You’ll get to:    Architect AI-driven solutions embedded in the product engineering lifecycle: CAD/PLM data, embedded firmware and controls development, and test/validation workflows. Apply AI/ML to mechatronic systems and embedded controls e.g., predictive diagnostics, sensor fusion, and motor/battery control optimization for power tool platforms. Develop digital twins and physics-informed / surrogate models that connect CAE and simulation data with AI to accelerate design iteration. Partner with product engineering, controls/firmware teams, and manufacturing engineering to define solution requirements and technical specifications. Build AI capabilities for engineering shared services: automated workflows, design-for-reliability analytics, and simulation-assisted design. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, product management, data science, and IT) to define solution requirements and technical specifications. Coordinate and oversea the end-to-end implementation of AI projects for product engineering, from ideation and prototyping to deployment and monitoring. Evaluate and select appropriate AI technologies, frameworks, and tools appropriate to embedded and engineering-domain constraints.. Guide and mentor engineering teams on AI/ML model integration, data pipelines, and cloud deployment strategies. Develop and maintain AI roadmaps for engineering. Ensure compliance with data privacy, security, and regulatory requirements in all AI solutions. Stay updated with the latest AI trends, research, and technologies to drive innovation within the organization. Participate in client meetings, presentations, and technical workshops as a subject matter expert. The Person:   You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have:  Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or computer science. 10+ years of experience in product engineering or embedded systems development , with 5+ years applying AI/ML to physical or engineered products and workflows — not solely IT systems. Proven track record of designing and deploying AI/ML solutions in production environments, including embedded or edge platforms. Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). Strong understanding of machine learning algorithms, data engineering, and MLOps practices. Preferred Qualifications Experience in power tools, industrial equipment, automotive, or similarly regulated hardware product industries. Background in mechatronics, robotics, or embedded AI. Certifications in cloud architecture or AI/ML (e.g., AWS Certified Machine Learning, Google Professional Machine Learning Engineer). Familiarity with edge computing and IoT integration. Tools & Technologies Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++. Familiarity with CAD/CAE/PLM tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Ansys) or embedded toolchains (C/C++, RTOS, MATLAB/Simulink). Expertise in AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn). Experience with physics-informed ML, digital twins, or model-based design. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Experience with data modeling, ETL pipelines, and API design. Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines. Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. The Details: You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including: Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being. Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs. And More: We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll get to: Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths. Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal. Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences. Give Back: H