AI Engineer

Functional area:  Supply Chain/Logistics
Location:  Belgium
City:  Bilzen-Hoeselt
Company name:  Power Tools Distribution n.v.
Date of posting:  Sep 10, 2026

Your future job

 

Your role

To support our ongoing digital transformation journey, Power Tools Distribution is looking for an AI Engineer to play a pivotal role in identifying, coordinating, and implementing AI-driven solutions across our Distribution Center.

The successful candidate will work closely with all departments to identify opportunities where Artificial Intelligence can improve speed, efficiency, accuracy, cost, and decision-making.


As both a technical expert and a business partner, you will bridge the gap between technology and operations, translating complex operational challenges into scalable, value-driven AI solutions. You will drive the adoption of AI technologies, ensure successful implementation, and help shape the future of our data-driven organization.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

AI Strategy & Initiatives

  • Identify, propose, and prioritize AI and automation opportunities across DC processes
  • Coordinate and support AI startup initiatives and pilot projects within different departments.
  • Translating business needs into AI use cases with clear value, KPIs, and efficiency gains.

 

Design & Implementation

  • Design, develop, test, and deploy AI / machine learning models to improve operational performance.
  • Implement AI solutions focused on speed, efficiency and quality throughout the entire DC
  • Integrate AI solutions with existing IT systems, data platforms, and dashboards.

 

Cross‑Department Coordination

 

  • Work closely with all DC teams to understand processes end‑to‑end and ensure solutions are practical and scalable.
  • Act as AI point of contact
  • Support change management by explaining AI concepts in a clear, accessible way to non‑technical stakeholders and help our people in the journey to reach our full potential

 

Data & Continuous Improvement

 

  • Ensure data quality, availability, and proper usage for AI applications.
  • Monitor model performance, retrain models when needed, and continuously improve solutions.
  • Document solutions, standards, and best practices to support long‑term scalability.
  • You also define and roll out standards and governance for AI-assisted work, ensuring alignment with security, compliance, and data policies within the Atlas Copco Group

To succeed, you will need

 

Education

  • Master’s degree in:
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Data Science
    • Computer Science
    • Engineering (Industrial, Electrical, Software, or similar)

Experience

  • Nice to have a first experience with AI / machine learning implementation in an industrial, logistics, or operational environment is a strong plus.
  • Experience working in or with distribution centers, manufacturing, or supply chain is an advantage.
  • Experience coordinating projects across multiple departments is preferred.

Technical Skills

  • Strong knowledge of machine learning, data analytics, and AI concepts.
  • Experience with programming languages such as Python (preferred).
  • Familiarity with data pipelines, databases, and visualization tools (e.g. Power BI is a plus).
  • Experience with cloud platforms or industrial AI tools is an advantage.

Soft Skills

  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving mindset.
  • Ability to identify business challenges and opportunities, and translate them into scalable AI solutions with measurable business impact
  • Proactive, structured, and able to work independently
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Hands‑on mentality with a continuous improvement mindset.

In return, we offer

  • A key role in shaping the AI roadmap of a modern Power Tools Distribution Center.
  • This role will enjoy significant exposure within the organization
  • High-impact projects with direct influence on efficiency, cost, and performance.
  • Collaboration with experienced operational and engineering teams.
  • A dynamic environment where innovation and initiative are encouraged.

 

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