Industrial AI Research Scientist — Hardware & Systems

Not Another Headhunting Company; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Not Another Headhunting Company, based in Singapore with an expanding R&D footprint in Hong Kong, is building a core AI hardware-focused team to tackle industrial automation challenges. The role sits at the intersection of AI, hardware, and sensors, driving enterprise deployments across APAC.

The successful candidate will lead AI model design and validation, collaborate with hardware engineers, and mentor deployment staff, leveraging deep tech expertise to optimize manufacturing and equipment

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Automation or related field.
• Hands-on experience developing and deploying AI/ML models or advanced algorithms for hardware systems and sensor data.
• Background in industrial controls, embedded processors, PLCs, or manufacturing automation is preferred.
• Practical problem-solving mindset bridging software and physical hardware applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy industrial AI algorithms to optimize manufacturing processes and equipment performance.
• Collaborate with hardware and technical solutions teams to integrate AI with sensors and processors.
• Conduct hands-on testing, validation, and prototyping for enterprise solutions.
• Work on hard technical problems to improve efficiency for large-scale deployments.
• Train and mentor deployment engineers on implementation best practices.

Skills

AI/ML models

Embedded hardware

Sensor data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

English & Chinese

Education

PhD or Master’s in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Automation

Job description

Not Another Headhunting Company, based in Singapore with an expanding R&D footprint in Hong Kong, is building a core AI hardware-focused team to tackle industrial automation challenges. The role sits at the intersection of AI, hardware, and sensors, driving enterprise deployments across APAC.

The successful candidate will lead AI model design and validation, collaborate with hardware engineers, and mentor deployment staff, leveraging deep tech expertise to optimize manufacturing and equipment