Franklin Electric

AI Application Developer

Franklin Electric$70K — $95K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, data science, artificial intelligence, or related field preferred; equivalent practical experience accepted.
  • 0-2 years of relevant experience in software or AI/ML solution development required.
  • Familiarity with machine learning concepts such as supervised learning and model deployment preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop modern business applications and AI-enabled solutions to meet operational needs.
  • Build and maintain machine learning capabilities, including model training and production integration.
  • Develop intelligent application features using advanced AI techniques suitable for business use cases.
  • Conduct testing and validation for the accuracy and reliability of software and AI/ML components.
  • Document application and model behaviors, including technical assumptions and limitations.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities for automation and AI that deliver business value.
  • Support deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement of intelligent solutions with technical teams and business owners.

Benefits

  • Hybrid remote work arrangements
  • Generous paid time off & holidays
  • Paid parental leave & on-site motherhood rooms
  • On-site café & complimentary beverage stations
  • Indoor fitness facility & outdoor walking paths
  • 401(k) with matching & service contributions
  • Health, dental, vision, life insurance
  • Short & long-term disability
  • Fertility & adoption support
  • Undergraduate & graduate tuition reimbursement
  • Professional development assistance
  • Health & wellness programs
Full Job Description
AI Application Developer

Department: IT

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: US - Indiana - Fort Wayne

Description

You will contribute across the full solution lifecycle, from opportunity identification and technical design to application development, model implementation, testing, deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement. This role is focused on delivering AI-enabled applications, machine learning capabilities, and data-driven features that create measurable business value. You will help translate promising ideas into reliable, maintainable, production-ready solutions with a strong emphasis on quality, performance, and long-term impact.

You will work alongside talented software developers, data and analytics partners, Business Analysts, Product Owners, and business stakeholders to build high-quality applications and AI-driven capabilities that solve meaningful business problems and advance enterprise innovation.

MOVE FORWARD WITH US

Your Responsibilities:Software Development
  • Designs, develops, and supports modern business applications, integrations, and AI-enabled solutions that address high-value operational and strategic needs.
  • Builds and maintains machine learning, predictive, or generative AI capabilities where appropriate, including model training, evaluation, and production integration.
  • Develops intelligent application features using modern AI techniques such as supervised learning, prompt-driven workflows, retrieval-augmented patterns, or other model-assisted experiences as appropriate for the business use case.
  • Completes testing and validation to ensure software and AI/ML components are accurate, reliable, secure, maintainable, and ready for production use.
  • Documents application, integration, and model behavior from a technical perspective, including assumptions, limitations, and operational considerations where needed.
  • Partners with stakeholders to identify opportunities for automation, analytics, and AI adoption that create measurable business value and long-term advantage.
  • Supports deployment, monitoring, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of intelligent solutions in collaboration with technical teams and business owners.
  • Follows established standards for application development, responsible AI, model governance, and quality practices, and contributes input toward improving those standards over time.
  • Occasionally provides off-hours support on evenings and weekends and participates in on-call responsibilities as needed.

Request and Change Management
  • Ensure all changes and requests are entered into ServiceNow
  • Ensures the fulfillment of end user requests for custom applications and integrations
  • Ensure changes are completed with proper documentation
  • Reviews the forward schedule of changes for potential conflicts

Project Management
  • Participates as a resource on project led by others.
  • Completes assigned project tasks on time and with high quality.
  • May lead small projects related to custom applications and integrations.


Who We Want:
  • Dedicated achievers. People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.
  • Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, information, use cases, and industry analyses to develop best practices.
  • Effective communicators. People who can interpret information clearly and accurately to concisely communicate results and recommendations to stakeholders.


What You Need:
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, data science, artificial intelligence, computer information systems, or a related discipline is preferred; equivalent practical experience with modern software and AI development will also be considered.
  • 0-2 years of related experience in software development, AI/ML solution development, data-driven application development, or similar technical work is required.
  • Experience with machine learning concepts such as supervised learning, feature engineering, model evaluation, model deployment, or generative AI application development is preferred.


COMPANY VALUES & BENEFITS

FE provides many opportunities to learn and grow through development opportunities such as training, certifications, mentorship, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, one-on-one coaching and more! We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and amenities such as:
  • Hybrid remote work arrangements
  • Generous paid time off & holidays
  • Paid parental leave & on-site motherhood rooms
  • On site café & complimentary beverage stations
  • Indoor fitness facility & outdoor walking paths
  • 401(k) with matching & service contributions
  • Health, dental, vision, life insurance
  • Short & long-term disability
  • Fertility & adoption support
  • Undergraduate & graduate tuition reimbursement
  • Professional development assistance
  • Health & wellness programs


About Franklin Electric

Franklin Electric is a global leader in the production and marketing of systems and components for the movement of water and fuel. The company was founded in 1944 and is headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Franklin Electric's products are used in a variety of applications, including residential, commercial, agricultural, and industrial. The company's products include pumps, motors, drives, and controls. Franklin Electric is committed to providing innovative solutions that improve the quality of life for people around the world.
Learn more about Franklin Electric
Size
6,400 employees
Market Cap
$3.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$100.4 million
Founded
1958
5 Year Trend
+11.8%
Revenue
$1.2 billion
NASDAQ

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