Scientist/Senior Scientist [Digital Manufacturing Division (DMD) / Cyber-Physic

Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR); Singapore; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative research institution is on the lookout for a driven scientist or senior scientist to spearhead the development of AI technologies. This role involves leading a talented team to create impactful digital solutions for predictive analytics in manufacturing. You'll have the opportunity to define research directions, engage with industry partners, and contribute to cutting-edge Cyber-Physical Production System technologies. If you're passionate about AI and eager to make a difference in autonomous manufacturing, this is the role for you!

Qualifications

• 7 years' experience in developing and deploying machine learning and data analytics.
• Strong leadership and programming skills in AI and data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Develop AI models for predictive/prescriptive analytics.
• Engage with companies to translate challenges into AI research collaborations.

Skills

Machine Learning

Data Analytics

Programming/Coding

Data Modelling

Signal Processing

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Education

PhD in Computer Science

PhD in Data Science

PhD in Mechanical/Industrial/Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description:

The CPPS group is seeking a highly motivated scientist or senior scientist to lead in the development of AI technologies to deliver impactful and innovative digital technologies for predictive/prescriptive analytics and decision support. He/she will be expected to define growth opportunities and new ways to engage industry to advance AI for manufacturing, and look after a team of scientists and engineers to translate problems faced by industry into opportunities to develop and deploy deep tech in AI. The key roles & responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Develop AI models to enhance and automate decision making and enable predictive/prescriptive analytics

• Define opportunities to push frontiers of AI research in manufacturing

• Formulate research direction and proposals for competitive funding to advance AI in manufacturing

• Engagement of companies to understand their challenges and translate to research collaborations in AI

• Work with a team of scientist and engineers to execute deliverables for industry projects

• Contribute to research and development in Cyber-Physical Production System technologies

• Develop research proposals to secure competitive funding

• Lead technology development, live production environment testbedding and technology transfer of robust algorithms to industry

• Understand autonomous manufacturing domain and provide innovative solutions to industry problems in this area

• Familiarity with Industry 4.0 standards and concepts is an advantage

Job Requirement:

• PhD in Computer Science, Data Science or Mechanical/Industrial/Electrical Engineering
  7 years' experience in developing and deploying machine learning and data analytics (for Senior Scientist)

• Strong leadership skills

• Programming/coding skills in developing AI and data analytics

• Skills in data modelling, machine learning, signal processing

• Good track record of publications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Quality focused and customer-centric

• Can-do attitude and able to work with different needs of various stakeholders

• Proactive team player and technically motivated to solve problems innovatively