Machine Learning Engineer II

Job Description: TTI Consumer Power Tools, Inc., has an opening in its Anderson, SC corporate office for a Electrical Machine Learning (ML) Engineer II that will report into the Sr. Director of Engineering. Come join the Engineering team at the most exciting and innovative tool company in the world! Techtronic Industries is a fast-growing world leader in Power Tools, Accessories, Hand Tools, Outdoor Power Equipment, and Floor Care for Do-It-Yourself (DIY). The Company is committed to accelerating the transformation of these industries through superior environmentally friendly cordless technology. At TTI Anderson, our RYOBI brand is recognized worldwide for their deep heritage and cordless product platforms of superior quality, outstanding performance, safety, productivity, and compelling innovation. Your Role On Our Team: The Electrical ML Engineer II will identify, develop, and validate ML-enabled features for outdoor power tools within the OP EE organization. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams to translate customer needs into robust, data-driven solutions that can be demonstrated on-tool and matured toward production readiness. Key responsibilities include framing ML use cases, designing data-collection strategies and ground-truth methods, performing data engineering and feature development, training and tuning models in Python, and executing disciplined validation to characterize accuracy, robustness, and corner cases. The engineer will also help establish and improve team workflows and guidelines covering the end-to-end ML lifecycle—from problem definition through model training, validation, and deployment considerations. Primary Job Requirements: Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related scientific/engineering discipline with completed coursework, certification, or specialization in Machine Learning, Data Science, or a closely related area. Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience applying ML in an applied setting (e.g., embedded/edge, signal processing, sensing, or electromechanical products), including data collection and model validation. Demonstrated experience applying fundamental ML approaches (e.g., supervised learning for classification/regression, feature engineering, model selection, and hyperparameter tuning). Proficient in developing, debugging, and validating Python code, with experience in common libraries (NumPy, pandas, scikit-learn, Matplotlib, etc.). Experience with modern software development practices and tools (Git-based workflows; familiarity with CI/CD and containers is a plus). Ability to develop and debug code in an embedded environment (C/C++ preferred), including bring-up and hardware-facing troubleshooting will be a plus. Basic knowledge of sensor technologies (e.g., IMUs, thermistors/temperature sensing, magnetic/optical sensing) and microcontroller interfacing. Strong problem-solving and system-thinking skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, prototype-to-demo environment. Strong technical communication skills and the ability to plan/execute work to meet project schedules. Demonstrated ownership of deliverables, including understanding dependencies and collaborating effectively with cross-functional stakeholders. We provide these great perks and benefits: We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package 401(k) Medical/dental/vision coverage Tuition assistance Vacation and holidays. On-site gym with a managing health and wellness professional. In-house training and development staff. Subsidized cafeteria and Starbucks coffee TTI is a world-class leader in design, manufacturing and marketing of Power Tools, Hand Tools, Outdoor Power Equipment, and Floor Care and Appliances for consumers, professional and industrial users in the home improvement, repair and construction industries. Our unrelenting strategic focus on Powerful Brands, Innovative Products, Operational Excellence and Exceptional People drives our culture. TTI was founded by Mr. Horst Julius Pudwill and Prof. Roy Chi Ping Chung BBS JP in 1985, yet the history of TTI's unique and growing portfolio of world-famous brands stretches back at least one hundred and fifty years. Through a clear and consistent strategy of acquiring and developing established brands, TTI has grown to become a clear market leader in power tools, outdoor power equipment, hand tools and floor care appliances worldwide. TTI is proud of its own history, and proud, too, of the huge legacy of tradition and excellence that we have inherited from the brands that make up our Company today. TTI actively promotes a strong corporate culture of respect and ethical integrity. Our Values are our beliefs, principles and standards that do not change over time. Values are the resources we draw on when asked to make decisions. They form the groundwork for our ethical behavior. All that we do at TTI must be consistent with the values to which we subscribe.