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For our Partner CERTUS Automation we are looking for aAI / Machine Learning Engineer.

📍 Sliedrecht (Rotterdam region), The Netherlands | International projects | Cutting-edge AI & Computer Vision

About CERTUS

At CERTUS Port Automation, we develop advanced automation solutions for container terminals, warehouses, distribution centers, and logistics hubs worldwide.

From large-scale terminal automation projects to high-performance OCR systems for identifying containers, trucks, and trailers — we combine in-house software development with robust hardware solutions.

With our Rotterdam mentality — pragmatic, direct, and results-driven — we build technology that must perform 24/7 in real-world operational environments.

Your Impact as an AI / Machine Learning Engineer

At CERTUS, you won’t be building models that stay in notebooks.

You will design, develop, optimize, and maintain machine-learning and computer-vision models that run in production environments, both on edge devices and in the cloud, powering mission-critical logistics operations.

Accuracy, scalability, and reliability are essential. At the same time, you’ll have the freedom to explore and evaluate state-of-the-art AI/ML technologies and drive continuous innovation within our products.

What You’ll Do

Design, train, validate, and optimize ML and computer-vision models
Develop scalable training and evaluation pipelines aligned with ISO and internal quality standards
Translate technical, customer, and product requirements into robust model architectures
Integrate models into production systems together with software and cloud teams
Monitor model performance and diagnose degradations or bias
Document architectures, training procedures, and decisions according to ISO guidelines
Identify technical risks, performance bottlenecks, and innovation opportunities
Evaluate and experiment with modern ML frameworks and emerging technologies
Contribute to technical reviews and knowledge-sharing within the team

What You Bring

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in AI, Machine Learning, Data Science, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field.

Experience

3+ years of professional Python experience
3+ years of experience in Machine Learning and/or Computer Vision
3+ years of hands-on model training experience (datasets, evaluation, optimization)
Experience deploying ML/AI models on edge devices or in cloud-based production systems

Technical Knowledge

Strong understanding of ML frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorFlow
Experience with modern ML toolchains, data workflows, and evaluation techniques
Familiarity with Linux, Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and version control

Skills & Mindset

Strong analytical thinking
High documentation discipline (ISO-driven environment)
Autonomous and proactive communicator
Innovation-driven and solution-oriented

⚖️ Responsibility & Complexity

This role comes with real impact.

You will make model-level technical decisions within project boundaries and handle multidimensional challenges involving:

Real-world data variability
Emerging AI technologies
System integrations
Performance trade-offs

Incorrect model behavior can directly affect operational performance and customer deliverables. That’s why thorough validation, documentation, and quality control are essential.

You will work independently within defined scopes, escalate major risks when necessary, and ensure compliance with ISO and security standards.

Why Join CERTUS?

Work on international, large-scale automation projects
Apply AI in real-world, high-impact environments
Freedom to explore and adopt cutting-edge technologies
Strong team spirit with short communication lines
Pragmatic, no-nonsense culture

At CERTUS Automation, we don’t build prototypes for demos — we build intelligent systems that keep global logistics moving.

Ready to Apply AI Where It Truly Matters?

If you thrive in complex environments and want to build reliable, production-grade computer-vision systems used worldwide — we’d love to hear from you.

Apply via AI / Machine Learning Engineer

Let’s automate the world’s logistics — intelligently.

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