Description:We are looking for an engineer who is genuinely excited about AI — not someone who tolerates it as a tool, but someone who wakes up thinking about what they can build with it next. This is a hands-on research and development role where you will design, build, and deploy AI-powered workflows and automation solutions across a wide range of engineering domains.Every week will look different. One day you are building a Claude skill for GD&T drawing review. The next you are writing a SolidWorks macro with Cursor, or prompting ChatGPT to generate a CREO script, or figuring out how to automate PCB inspection with an LLM pipeline. You will rarely be given a perfectly defined problem — you will be given a need, and you will figure out how to solve it with AI.What You Will DoResearch, prototype, and deliver AI-assisted solutions for engineering tasks across mechanical design, PCB/EE, simulation, documentation, and manufacturingBuild and maintain Claude skills, Claude Code workflows, and multi-step LLM pipelines using Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and other leading AI toolsWrite and debug scripts using Ai tools to automate software such as SolidWorks, CREO, Maple, Cadence Allegro, Ansys, and other engineering platforms.Evaluate new AI tools, models, and APIs as they are released and assess their usefulness for engineering applicationsTranslate vague engineering needs into concrete AI-powered prototypesDocument workflows, algorithms, and solutions clearly enough that another engineer can pick up and run with themRequired SkillsBachelor’s or Master’s degree in any engineering discipline (mechanical, electrical, software, systems, industrial)Demonstrate comfort using AI tools: you have built something real with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, Copilot, Grok, or equivalentAbility to write and read Python or another scripting language — you do not need to be a software engineer, but you need to be able to work with codeProblem-solving mindset: when handed an unfamiliar tool or platform, your instinct is to figure it out, not to wait for someone to teach youStrong communication — you will need to explain what you built and how and why it worksStrong writing skills – you will need to write clear reportsBeing able to generate and explain comparative analysis reports – show how the new Ai solution works better than existing non-Ai methodsStrongly PreferredExperience with engineering software such as SolidWorks, CREO, Maple, Altium, KiCad, or similarFamiliarity with APIs, prompt engineering, and LLM workflowsExperience building automation or macros in any engineering CAD/CAE platformAttitudeExcited when handed a problem nobody has solved beforeEnthusiastic about AI — genuinely curious, not just competentComfortable with ambiguity and rapid iterationNot intimidated by talking to an LLM, debugging a prompt, or diving into an unfamiliar codebaseBeing able to work in a team environmentBeing able to work under pressure in a very fast paced environmentWhat You Will Not DoFollow a rigid spec sheet every dayWait for someone to hand you a tutorialAvoid tools just because they are new or unfamiliar
At VIVA, employee well-being is paramount. Our comprehensive benefits package ensures your health, financial security, and quality of life are always prioritized.
VIVA provides employees access to a comprehensive group health insurance plan (Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, Term Life, and Accidental Death) through our flexible PPO plan-allowing you the freedom to choose healthcare providers.
Plan securely for your future with automatic payroll deductions into a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement plan, including employer-matching contributions for eligible employees.
Earn performance-based bonuses and generous referral incentives of up to $500 when recommending talented candidates who become part of the VIVA family.
Enjoy timely and convenient payroll with biweekly direct deposit to your chosen financial institution. Biweekly Direct Deposit
Access exclusive employee discounts and savings on electronics, travel, groceries, apparel, and more through our dedicated VIVA Perks Program.