Lead Research Engineer - AI/ML

RE1055 GE Renewable Energy Technologies Private Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova's Advanced Research is seeking a highly motivated Lead Research Engineer to join the AIML team. You will work with engineers and researchers on state-of-the-art prognostics, diagnostics, and modeling solutions for large-scale energy equipment.

You will design and evaluate algorithms, mentor junior researchers, and lead cross-functional projects, ensuring robust, scalable AI implementations while staying current with advances in AI, control systems, and signal processing.

Qualifications

• PhD with 3-7 years or Masters with 6-10 years from a reputed institution.
• Extensive understanding of ML/AI and related fields.
• Proven track record applying AIML concepts to practical applications.
• Proficiency in Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch.
• Experience with pandas, NumPy; Git and agile practices.
• Strong leadership, problem solving, and communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of advanced AIML algorithms to drive innovation.
• Oversee analysis of large datasets to identify patterns for diagnostics and prognostics.
• Architect and optimize AIML models for performance and scalability.
• Design, conduct, and supervise experiments to test AIML solutions.
• Document research findings and share methodologies for future reference.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AIML into system platforms.
• Stay updated on AIML, control systems, and signal processing; participate in conferences.
• Mentor junior researchers and contribute to project leadership.
• Demonstrate impact of AI through prototypes and real-world solutions.
• Drive IP development by inventor disclosures and patent filings.
• Publish research in high-impact journals and present at conferences.

Skills

Python

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Pandas

NumPy

Git

Agile methodologies

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

PhD

Masters

Job description

GE Vernova’s Advanced Research business is the central innovation engine for GE’s portfolio of energy businesses, which is unified under one banner called GE Vernova. The research organization is made up of 300+ researchers representing virtually every major scientific and engineering discipline. Collectively, they are driving major research programs and initiatives to decarbonize power, accelerate renewables, and promote electrification and the creation of a 21st century grid fit to power a zero-carbon energy future. We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled lead researcher to join our team in the field of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning (AIML). As a Lead research engineer, you will have the opportunity to work closely with our experienced engineers and researchers on cutting-edge projects that leverage AIML techniques for the development of state-of-the‑art prognostics, diagnostic and modelling solutions.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Lead the development of advanced algorithms and methodologies in artificial intelligence and machine learning (AIML) to drive process and product innovation.
• Oversee the analysis of extensive datasets to identify complex patterns, trends, and insights, with an emphasis on diagnostics and prognostics for large-scale energy equipment.
• Architect and optimize AIML algorithms and models to ensure superior performance and scalability.
• Design, conduct, and supervise experiments to assess the efficacy and reliability of AIML-based solutions.
• Document and disseminate research findings, methodologies, and implementation strategies for effective knowledge sharing and future reference.
• Collaborate with and guide cross-functional teams, including engineers, researchers, and product managers, to seamlessly integrate AIML solutions into existing system platforms.
• Stay at the forefront of advancements in AIML, control systems, and signal processing engineering, through literature reviews, and active participation in conferences and seminars.
• Lead research initiatives to conceptualize and develop AI solutions for complex industrial challenges.
• Mentor junior researchers and contribute to project leadership, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Demonstrate the impact of AI through advanced prototypes and solutions that address real-world problems.
• Utilize and advocate for best practices in software libraries, tools, and methodologies to implement efficient, scalable, and reusable solutions.
• Drive intellectual property development by authoring invention disclosures and filing patents.
• Publish research in high-impact scientific journals and present findings at leading conferences.

Required Qualifications:

• PhD with 3-7 years relevant experience or Masters with 6 -10 years relevant experience from a reputed institution.
• Extensive understanding and experience in machine learning, artificial intelligence, and related fields.
• Proven track record of applying multiple advanced AIML concepts to practical applications.
• Proficiency in programming languages and frameworks commonly used in AIML applications, such as Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and others.
• Expertise in data analysis and manipulation using tools like pandas, NumPy, and proficiency in software development best practices, including version control (e.g., Git) and agile methodologies.
• Strong leadership capabilities, excellent problem-solving skills, and ability to think critically and creatively.
• Superior communication skills and ability to lead, mentor, and work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to build advanced prototypes and rapidly develop proof-of-concepts to illustrate solution feasibility.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different...we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard‑earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World. www.gevernova.com