SMART Manufacturing - AI Engineer

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse’s mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

About the role:

As a SMART Manufacturing AI Engineer you will lead the development of AI projects across multiple manufacturing sites. You will play a critical part in driving our smart manufacturing strategy by applying AI technologies to enhance operational efficiency and quality,.

You will report to the Senior Manager of Digital Manufacturing and be supported remotely requiring 25% travel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop a comprehensive AI strategy aligned with our smart manufacturing goals. Identify opportunities for AI deployment across manufacturing processes.

• Collaborate with plant managers, process engineers, and data scientists to identify impactful AI projects. Scope projects, define goals, and create detailed execution plans.

• Provide expertise in AI methodologies, tools, and frameworks. Guide teams in developing models, algorithms, and solutions tailored to manufacturing challenges.

• Oversee project lifecycles from brainstorming to deployment. Manage resources, timelines, and budgets to ensure successful outcomes.

• Work with IT, data analytics, and engineering teams to integrate AI solutions into existing systems.

• Implement performance metrics to evaluate AI project effectiveness. Lead continuous improvement efforts to refine models and processes.

• Promote AI literacy within the organization by conducting workshops and training sessions. Advocate for AI adoption at all organizational levels.

• Deliver concise updates to senior management, emphasizing Return on Investment, project milestones, and important outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in AI, machine learning, or data analytics, with at least 3 years in a project management role.

• Experience deploying AI/ML solutions in manufacturing or industrial environments.

• Expertise in machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).

• Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Python, R, SQL).

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, MES, and IIoT systems.

• Excellent project management skills with familiarity in Agile or Lean methodologies..

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

• Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC) and advanced analytics tools.

• Certifications such as PMP, Six Sigma, or AI-specific credentials.

• Number of AI projects deployed.

• Tangible Return on investment achieved through AI projects.

• Reduction in cycle times, defects, or costs attributed to AI solutions.

• Adoption rate of AI processes across sites.

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Why Westinghouse?

Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry’s first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system:

• Safety and Quality
• Integrity and Trust
• Customer Focus and Innovation
• Speed and Passion to Win
• Teamwork and Accountability

Westinghouse offers competitive benefits to all our employees around the globe to keep them healthy and enhance their well-being.  In the U.S. the following are representative of what we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Health, Wellness and Income Protection Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacations and Holidays
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements
• Educational Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 9,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

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