AI Engineer - Prototyping & Feasibility

Position: AI Engineer - Prototyping & Feasibility Sector: Automotive Location: Lindholmen, Gothenburg, Sweden Position Type: Contract or Permanent *Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in Sweden. Trips to China are required for this role: max 1-2 trips per year* About the company Contechs are recruiting on behalf of their client who builds on a strong legacy of automotive innovation, combining expertise in vehicle engineering, advanced technologies, and product development. With a focus on future mobility, the organization develops next-generation vehicle architectures, intelligent systems, digital technologies, and advanced engineering solutions for international markets. Through close collaboration across its engineering hubs, the client accelerates innovation, supports the development of world-class mobility solutions, and strengthens the group's global research and development capabilities. To strengthen the team, we are looking for an individual who shares our passion for technology and possesses a customer focused mindset. The role This assignment will support AI prototyping and early-phase feasibility assessments for next-generation vehicle systems. The role focuses on turning ideas into prototypes, validating technical viability, and assessing measurable value compared to existing solutions. Key Responsibilities

• Working with domain experts (vehicle dynamics, energy management, intelligent cockpit) to identify problems where AI can create value
• Building and testing early prototypes using real or simulated data
• Defining and evaluating KPIs such as efficiency improvements, performance gains, robustness, and cost/complexity reduction
• Benchmarking results against baseline and state-of-the-art approaches
• Supporting feasibility assessments (data availability, compute/latency constraints, integration complexity)
• Documenting findings and contributing to go/no-go decisions
• Contributing to reusable tools, experiment setups, and prototype frameworks
• The team is located in Gothenburg.

Qualifications and skills required for the role

• Degree in AI, Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering, or similar
• 0-3 years of experience (including thesis/projects)
• Strong Python skills and experience with ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, or Keras)
• Solid understanding of ML fundamentals, evaluation metrics, overfitting control, and experiment structure
• Hands-on experience or exposure to computer vision, pattern recognition, or deep learning
• Ability to structure open-ended problems and learn quickly
• Good collaboration skills with domain experts
• Portfolio, GitHub, thesis, or prototype work is highly valued
• Proficient skills in English, both spoken and written
• IT/SW requirements:
• Python
• PyTorch / TensorFlow / Keras; Pandas, NumPy, Jupyter notebook
• MLflow, Git, Docker, CI/CD (basic level)
• Optional: LangChain, Dify, vLLM, LLaMA-based tooling
• Domain tools depending on use case (simulation, vehicle data)

Who you are You are a curious and fast-learning professional with a structured, analytical approach to problem-solving. You thrive in collaborative environments, enjoy exploring open-ended challenges, and are motivated by delivering practical solutions that create measurable business value. Others

• Travels to China might be needed, max 1 week 2 times / year.

Why work through Contechs? Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an inhouse Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment. How to Apply If you're interested in applying for this position please submit your application.