This position is part of a larger cluster hire that includes the Mechanical Engineering Department, the Computer Science and Engineering Department, and the Ross School of Business; the goal of the cluster is to position Michigan as a national leader in cognitive manufacturing, which is the intersection of next generation artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, and supply chain resilience. Ann Arbor, a vibrant mid-sized city known for its sprawling greenery and exposed-brick facades, its array of enticing eateries and historic theaters, and, of course, Michigan Football, is regularly ranked as one of the best places to live in the nation.