AI Scientist - Interpretability and Safety in Industrial Foundation Models

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world's manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility -our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how thework we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that's you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

Rockwell Automation's AI Center of Excellence in Austin Texas has a position available for data scientist with strong background in generative AI and LLM interpretability. The candidate is expected to use deep understanding of generative AI models to ensure the safety and alignment of foundation models with the applicable standards in industrial applications. The models need to meet the accuracy and safety requirements for deployment in industrial applications in our pursuit for transition from automation to autonomy. The candidate's ability to earn customer's trust in forging a partnership to test new AI-driven solutions in real world setting is a major requirement for this position.

You will report to the Director AI - Center of Excellence

Your Responsibilities:

• Design and develop deep learning and generative AI models for various industrial use cases, including predictive maintenance, quality control, supply chain optimization, and robotics automation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand operational challenges and build AI-driven solutions that can be deployed in industrial settings.
• Address complex challenges in manufacturing and industrial processes using ML/AI as a technology enabler.
• Integrate AI models into the existing automation workflows for smarter decision-making on the factory floor
• Develop testing and validation strategies to ensure the reliability, accuracy, and safety of Generative AI models in production.
• Conduct proof-of-concept studies and pilot projects to assess the viability of innovative AI approaches for real-world industrial problems.
• stay up to date with the latest advancements in AI, machine learning, and deep learning, and evaluate their potential applications in industrial environments.

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Field.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related fields with a strong focus on AI and deep learning.
• Typically requires minimum 8 years relevant experience.
• Strong programming skills, particularly in Python, and familiarity with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
• Experience with reinforcement learning, Generative AI concepts and techniques.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment.
• Attention to detail, problem- solving skills.
• Familiarity with edge computing for deploying AI models at the edge.
• Please note this role does not have managerial responsibilities.

What We Offer:

• Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k
• Paid Time off
• Parental and Caregiver Leave
• Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.
• To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at www.raquickfind.com.

This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation.

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At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

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