Description
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Position: Architect - AI Solutions
Location: N. Ireland MP Site
Reporting to: Manger Business Solutions
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly technical and innovative Architect to join the Materials Processing (MP) division. You will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and deploying AI solutions particularly on Palantir and MS Copilot platforms to support business objectives and enhance both internal and external stakeholder experiences. As the go-to expert for AI within MP, you will drive change, manage projects, and ensure the adoption of cutting-edge technologies.
Main responsibilities will include
1. Lead the architecture, design, and deployment of AI solutions using Palantir, Copilot, and other relevant platforms.
2. Serve as the primary technical authority and advisor for AI projects within the MP division.
3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify business challenges and translate them into AI-driven solutions.
4. Drive change management and adoption of AI technologies across the division.
5. Manage AI project lifecycles, including planning, execution, and delivery, ensuring alignment with business goals. Evaluate and recommend new AI tools, frameworks, and best practices.
6. Design, implement, and evaluate LLM based agents, including RAG pipelines, tool use, prompt strategies, safety guardrails, and offline/online evaluation frameworks.
7. Ensure solutions adhere to enterprise standards for security, compliance, performance, and business continuity.
8. Design and implement data models, ontologies, and integration strategies to support AI agent functionality and interoperability.
9. Ensure data quality, integrity, and compliance throughout the AI solution lifecycle
10. Provide technical support and troubleshooting for AI applications.
11. Mentor and upskill team members in AI technologies and methodologies.
Experience and Qualifications
12. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
13. Experience architecting, developing, and validating complex AI solutions, including agent-based systems for both external and internal use.
14. Proven delivery on Palantir AIP and/or Microsoft Copilot (or similar enterprise AI/agent platforms).
15. Strong programming skills (e.g. Python, Java or similar), and proficiency with AI/ML frameworks and vector/RAG tooling where applicable
16. Strong understanding of validation techniques, performance metrics, and continuous improvement for AI solutions.
17. Proficiency with database technologies (e.g., SQL, NoSQL, data lakes) and data integration tools.
18. Experience working with data ontologies and designing solutions that leverage structured and unstructured data
19. Experience managing and delivering technical projects, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial context.
20. Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and research skills.
21. Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
22. Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
23. Passion for continuous learning and innovation.
Key skills and attributes will include
24. Methodical and process oriented, with strong planning and organization.
25. Resilient and adaptable, able to operate under pressure and shifting priorities.
26. Comfortable leading discovery, driving resolution, and landing outcomes.
27. Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills (internal and external).
28. Excellent internal and external communication skills.
Travel
29. Must be willing and able to travel (approximately 20-25% travel)