As an AI Engineer Vehicle Development, you accelerate the adoption and practical application of artificial intelligence within Product Development at DAF Trucks. You identify, prioritize, and deploy AI solutions that boost engineering productivity, resolve complex technical issues, and enhance product quality.
In this role, you work at the Quality & Reliability Vehicle Development department. You collaborate closely with Engineering, Testing, Validation, and Program Management to transform operational challenges into smart, AI-driven workflows and automations.
Your core responsibilities:
- Design, build, and deploy custom AI solutions and automated workflows using PACCAR AI Studio and modern platforms.
- Bridge the gap between AI technology and business teams by translating daily engineering needs into functional AI tools.
- Establish and maintain a prioritized pipeline of AI use cases and innovation ideas together with key stakeholders.
- Coach, train, and guide colleagues to raise internal AI capabilities and foster confident, widespread AI adoption.
- Govern AI initiatives in line with PACCAR standards, ensuring data security, transparency, and measurable business value.
Functie-eisen
Job Requirements
You are successful when you have:
- A completed Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, AI, or IT.
- Proven experience working with AI technologies and platforms such as Snowflake, SharePoint, AWS, Open WebUI, Copilot Studio, or GitHub Copilot.
- Hands-on experience developing AI solutions, agents, workflows, and prompt engineering within a product development environment.
- Full professional proficiency in spoken and written English.
Competenties
Competencies
- Solution-oriented mindset: You quickly understand complex business processes and translate bottlenecks into clear, high-value AI applications.
- Coaching abilities: You bring enthusiasm, train colleagues with patience, and build trust around new technologies.
- Communication skills: You explain complex AI concepts clearly and accessibly to non-technical stakeholders.
- Analytical insight: You critically evaluate processes for efficiency and establish measurable success and quality criteria.
- Sense of responsibility: You maintain a keen awareness of AI governance, data ethics, and information security.
Arbeidsvoorwaarden
What do we offer?
A challenging assignment at a leading international organization.
A one-year contract, with the possibility of extension and the prospect of permanent employment with the company.
An excellent salary, based on your expertise and experience.
Secondary Benefits:
- A monthly Individual Choice Budget (IKB) of 10.66% of your salary, which you can use flexibly.
- 25 vacation days + the option to purchase 6 extra days.
- A sabbatical scheme; up to 12 months every three years.
- Flexible public holidays.
- A travel allowance.
- Various bonus schemes.
- The possibility of hybrid working.
- A good pension scheme with ASR Capital.
- Extra allowances for internet, telephone, and a work-from-home budget.
- A training budget, coaching, an onboarding program, and unlimited access to the Yacht Academy with over 3,000 courses and training programs.
- Networking events, knowledge sessions, and an annual community festival.
Bedrijfsinformatie
Company Information
DAF Trucks N.V., part of the global PACCAR organization, is a leading truck manufacturer that continuously invests in innovation, quality, and sustainability. Within the Quality & Reliability Vehicle Development department, you work in a dedicated team of specialists ensuring vehicle quality, reliability, and safety. To accelerate digital transformation, the team is expanding its focus on Generative AI and intelligent process automation.
As your career partner, Randstad Professional supports you in this challenging environment. We act as your mentor and sounding board. With our network, tailored coaching, and growth opportunities through Randstad Academy, we ensure you continue to develop optimally as an AI specialist.
Good to know: You'll receive a WhatsApp message from us within 15 minutes of applying. We'll ask you a few short questions about your application to help you more quickly. Don't have WhatsApp? No problem! We'll contact you by phone or email.
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