Research Scientist - Control & Learning

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, Effective communication skills, Leadership Skill, Machine learning techniques, Presentation skills, Teamwork

Job Description

Our team conducts fundamental research and development to solve challenging industrial problems in the quest for smart factory and electrification, including, but not limited to, multi-physics modeling, simulation and system optimization, fault diagnosis, and optimal & learning control. We are seeking a candidate who can complement and expand the expertise of our team in the intersection of machine learning/AI, optimization, and control.

Responsibilities for this position include:

• Conducting original research aiming to advance the state-of-the-art in control & learning theory for the potential application to industrial process planning, process optimization, factory automation systems,
• Publishing results in leading technical journals, conferences, and in patent applications,
• Partnering with CR&D, business units, and academic groups in the execution of projects,
• Transferring results and technology to CR&D laboratories, and business units, and
• Drafting project proposals with long-term research goals and leading research projects.

Qualifications for this position are:

• Ph.D. from an internationally recognized institution in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or other relevant fields,
• Strong publication record demonstrating innovative research achievements,
• Experience with real-world applications and strong depth in control & learning, and
• Strong teamwork, communication, writing, presentation, and leadership skills.

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