AI/ML Specialist

Location: Harley, Ontario - Not a remote position 

OVERVIEW

Stubbe’s is a family-owned and operated company that has been in business for over 40 years. At Stubbe’s, our continued focus is to provide unique, cost-effective, and lasting building solutions.

Stubbe’s started as a small precast company servicing the agricultural market, evolving over the past 40 years to a diversified company that provides a wide range of concrete (related) products and services. 

Stubbe’s is known for its forward-thinking solutions, quality and customer service and offers significant experience and expertise in providing optimal solutions for commercial, industrial, residential, and agricultural structures. 

We are seeking an enthusiastic and hands-on AI/ML Specialist with 2–4 years of experience in artificial intelligence and machine learning, ideally in applied or industrial contexts. This role is a great opportunity for professionals looking to grow their expertise while contributing to AI initiatives that solve real-world manufacturing problems.

The AI/ML Specialist will support designing, optimizing, and scaling intelligent learning systems. This is a full-time, on-site position requiring strong collaboration with operational and technical teams.

THE DAY TO DAY

• AI Model Support & Development: Assist in optimizing ML pipelines and model architecture, including LLM integration and agentic frameworks.
• AI–Automation Integration: Collaborate with controls engineers to connect ML-driven insights with PLC systems and automated processes.
• Proof of Concept Participation: Contribute to AI/ML prototypes, from data exploration to initial deployment stages.
• Data Handling & Preprocessing: Clean, transform, and manage datasets to prepare them for modeling and analysis.
• Documentation: Maintain model performance metrics, process documentation, and version tracking.
• Team Collaboration: Work alongside engineers, operators, and data professionals to deliver impactful AI tools.
• Skill Development: Stay current with evolving AI technologies and frameworks through self-learning and mentorship.
• Communication: Share insights and progress with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in developing or deploying AI/ML solutions, ideally in production or industrial environments.
• Successfully contributed to two or more AI/ML projects from inception to completion.
• Proficient in Python and familiar with environments like Google Colab or Jupyter.
• Hands-on experience with machine learning libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Ultralytics).
• Ability to work independently and contribute meaningfully to collaborative projects.
• Willingness to work on-site in a manufacturing setting. 
• Experience in industrial or manufacturing settings.
• Exposure to computer vision tools or real-time sensor data.
• Familiarity with PLC programming and troubleshooting is an asset.
• Familiarity with cloud AI tools or edge deployment environments.
• A growth mindset and motivation to progress into a senior AI role.
• Working knowledge of Linux operating systems.