Senior AI Application Engineer

Role Summary / Purpose

The Sr. Data Scientist, working as part of Wabtec’s Digital Advanced Technologies (DAT) team will be responsible for architecting and deploying new advanced AI computer vision solutions throughout the freight and passenger transportation industry. DAT is a cross-disciplined entrepreneurial group that carries out applied research in AI / ML, designs and deploys cutting edge algorithms and new digital solutions throughout the Wabtec portfolio of businesses. The Sr. Data Scientist will work closely with DAT’s ML engineers and Wabtec’s cloud architects to deploy scalable machine learning and deep learning solutions in cloud and edge video analytics, robotics and automation systems.

Essential Responsibilities

In addition, you will :

• Help set and execute the vision for scalable AI solutions at Wabtec and drive a culture of applied innovation
• Work closely with the DAT ML engineers to build and deploy highly scalable AI solutions that drive business value for our business units and customers
• Set the architecture and framework for scalable video analytic solutions (edge and cloud) that can be leveraged throughout different parts of the business
• Partner with the head of DAT and business development teams to engage directly with business unit and external customers to understand pain-points
• Be a machine learning cross-functional leader with organizations such as, Freight Engineering, Services, Transit Engineering, Digital Electronics, Freight Components, Mining and Marine operations to drive new computer vision solutions and opportunities
• Lead education and awareness of deploying AI solutions throughout Wabtec to build the pipeline for advanced data scientists within the organization
• Be involved in external collaboration efforts with startups, incubators and universities to grow Wabtec’s AI skill base and resource arm
• Act as coach for to others in driving digital industrial solutions across all functional engineering areas

Qualifications / Requirements

Desired Characteristics