Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Data Science, or related field.
Experience
- 7+ years of experience in Manufacturing, Industrial Operations, Digital Manufacturing, Industry 4.0, or Industrial Digital Transformation.
- 3+ years designing and deploying AI, Analytics, Machine Learning, or GenAI solutions.
- Experience leading large-scale enterprise transformation programs.
- Strong client-facing consulting and solution architecture experience.
Required Technical Skills
- AI & Advanced Analytics
- Generative AI and Large Language Models (OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, etc.)
- Agentic AI and Multi-Agent Architectures
- Machine Learning and Predictive Analytics
- Computer Vision
- Time-Series Analytics
- Knowledge Graphs (Neo4j preferred)
- RAG Architecture and Vector Databases
- Databricks
- Microsoft Fabric
- AWS or Google Cloud AI Platforms
- Data Engineering and Data Governance
- Industrial & Manufacturing Systems
- SCADA, DCS, PLC Ecosystems
- ERP (SAP, Oracle)
- PLM and Engineering Systems
- IIoT Platforms
- Architecture & Engineering
- API and Integration Design
- MLOps / LLMOps
- AI Governance & Responsible AI
- Cybersecurity for Industrial Environments
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Manufacturing Copilots, Operations Copilots, or Engineering Assistants.
- Experience with Digital Twin platforms and simulation technologies.
- Certifications in Azure AI, Azure Solutions Architecture, AWS ML, or equivalent.
- Experience working with industrial data platforms such as Cognite, AVEVA CONNECT, or DataHub platforms.
- Familiarity with autonomous operations and closed-loop optimization systems.
- Strategic Thinking
- Executive Communication
- Consultative Problem Solving
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Manufacturing Domain Expertise
- Stakeholder Management
- Business Value Realization
Success Metrics
- AI solutions successfully deployed into production.
- Measurable client outcomes such as productivity improvement, cost reduction, quality enhancement, and operational efficiency gains.
- Growth of AI-driven business pipeline and revenue.
- Development of reusable assets and industrial AI accelerators.
- Increased adoption of AI across manufacturing and industrial operations.
- Client satisfaction and executive stakeholder trust.
Ideal Profile
A visionary technology leader who understands both the factory floor and the AI frontier—capable of transforming industrial operations through scalable, responsible, and outcome-driven AI solutions.