Automation & AI Innovation Engineer

Azbil North America, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Azbil North America, Inc. is seeking an Industrial Automation & Technology Innovation Engineer to lead exploration, evaluation, and prototype development across control, automation, software, embedded systems, and emerging tech domains.

Working with internal teams, universities, startups, and technology partners, the engineer will assess feasibility, quantify value, and recommend technologies for Azbil's roadmap. Travel for collaboration and demonstrations is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant engineering field is required.
• Experience in process control, industrial automation, embedded systems, software development, modeling/simulation, data analytics or AI, and POC development is expected.
• Master's degree is a plus and preferred for higher responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate advanced control and automation solutions for industrial and building applications.
• Develop control algorithms, system models, and simulation environments.
• Analyze system performance and optimize control strategies for reliability, efficiency, and scalability.
• Develop software, firmware, and embedded system prototypes.
• Integrate sensors, controllers, communication systems, and data acquisition platforms.
• Support implementation, validation, and troubleshooting from early prototypes through applied R&D demonstrations.
• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies in AI/ML, Industrial IoT, digital twins, advanced sensing, and intelligent automation.
• Lead proof-of-concept projects that convert promising technologies into validated technical evidence.
• Communicate findings, recommendations, and business implications to management and technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, global R&D colleagues, and external research/tech partners.
• Prepare clear technical documentation, evaluation summaries, and project reports that support decision-making.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring when appropriate.

Skills

Control Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Automation

Mechatronics

Computer Engineering

Process Control

Industrial Automation

Embedded Systems

Software Development

Modeling & Simulation

Data Analytics / AI

Proof-of-Concept Development

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Azbil North America, Inc. is seeking an Industrial Automation & Technology Innovation Engineer to lead exploration, evaluation, and prototype development across control, automation, software, embedded systems, and emerging tech domains.

Working with internal teams, universities, startups, and technology partners, the engineer will assess feasibility, quantify value, and recommend technologies for Azbil's roadmap. Travel for collaboration and demonstrations is expected.