Ai Engineering & Product Management Associate

Overview

LOCATION: Alpharetta, GA (SUMMER 2026 ENTRY LEVEL HIRING)

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We’re looking for an Engineering & Product Management Associate to join our team in Alpharetta, GA. This is a full-time, entry-level position offering the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in strategic product lifecycle planning and commercialization.

The ideal candidate is passionate about engineering, problem-solving, and driving innovative product enhancements for our customers. This role is perfect for a recent graduate or early-career professional who wants to build a career in product development at the intersection of engineering, design, and business strategy.

About The Role

As an Engineering & Product Management Associate, you’ll work closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to support the design, development, and implementation of AI-driven features and supply chain solutions. You will contribute to real projects across areas such as supply, inventory, demand, or network optimization, while receiving mentorship to grow your technical and professional skills.

You’ll also gain exposure to chatbot/smart workspace solutions, predictive analytics, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines, building a strong foundation for a long-term career in product management and engineering.

In This Role You Will

• Collaborate with engineering, product management, R&D, marketing, and sales to drive program alignment and execution.
• Contribute to marketing collateral, newsletter content, and commercialization strategies for the aftermarket business.
• Support project management efforts, including scheduling, progress tracking, and risk identification.
• Coordinate with Product Management to define product documentation, scope of work, and business requirements for engineering development.
• Assist in evaluating the financial feasibility of product improvements and upgrades.
• Help develop long-term product roadmaps, identify upgrade opportunities, and support lifecycle plans for the existing installed base.
  
  

Qualifications

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field) or equivalent practical experience.
• 0-2 years of professional experience (internships, co-ops, or academic projects welcome).
• Familiarity with product lifecycle management or agile methodologies is a plus.
• Interest in AI, chatbots, predictive analytics, or data pipelines.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and work effectively with cross-functional teams.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Knowledge of the supply chain industry and supporting software.
  
  

What’s in it for you?

Aptean offers competitive pay and robust benefit plans along with the opportunity to grow your career in a fast-paced, flexible, and casual environment. You’ll learn from experienced engineers and product leaders, gain practical skills, and build a strong foundation in AI-driven product development.

About Aptean

At Aptean, our mission is to solve tomorrow’s unique challenges today with unrivaled, purpose-built software and superior customer experiences from people who care.

Aptean is a global provider of mission-critical, industry-specific software solutions. Our ERP and supply chain solutions help process and discrete manufacturers, distributors, and other organizations address their unique challenges. Over 10,000 highly specialized organizations in more than 20 industries and 80 countries rely on Aptean to streamline their everyday operations.

“At Aptean, our global and diverse employee base is our greatest asset. It is through embracing and understanding our differences that we are able to harness our individual power to maximize the success of our customers, our employees and our company.” - TVN Reddy

Aptean pledges to promote a company culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion are central. We are committed to creating a company in which every employee can succeed, regardless of race, color, sex, nationality, sexuality, gender identity, religion, disability, or age.

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