AI Engineer Specialist

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more!

Who will you be working with?

This role is an integral part of the Wabtec IT Data & Analytics (DnA) Team. As an AI Engineer Specialist, you will be a key member of the DS / AI Development team, working closely with both Wabtec IT DNA team and Business stakeholders to provide solutions for complex data challenges by delivering predictive, prescriptive models and AI / Gen AI solutions to the needs of various Wabtec Business Units and Functions.

How will you make a difference?

We are seeking a collaborative and highly motivated AI Engineer Specialist to extend our team's success and enhance customer experience through impactful AI and machine learning solutions. As a member of the Wabtec IT Data & Analytics (DnA) Team, you will be responsible for:

· Participate in agile / scrum to design, develop, test, deploy and support AI/ML models, which are integrated with different applications. Apply new ideas and follow data flow patterns that can deliver products to show ease of use, faster and smarter ways.

· Works closely with the TPM of the scrum team to service the needs of the Business teams to deliver solutions. Collaborate well with the DnA team & with cross-functional business users.

· Key responsibility is the development of AI / Gen AI based solutions for different use cases based on business requirements.

· Delivery on Data Science / AI / Gen AI projects, ensuring they meet business requirements, quality and deliver on time

· Proven ability to work independently or with little direction with cross functional teams on medium scale projects and handling business interactions

· Understand data flows, design, architecture with business requirements and prepare data for data science models

· Generating information and insights from data sets and identifying trends & patterns, preparing reports for quick validations.

· Research and experiment with new AI tools, frameworks, and techniques as needed

What do we want to know about you?

You must have:

The minimum qualifications for this role include:

· B.Tech or M.Tech in Information Technology (IT), Computer Science, or Engineering from an accredited college or university

· 0-1 years of experience or 12 + months of Internship in Data Science, AI / ML / Gen AI and Python

· Demonstrable expertise in Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Image Processing, NLP, predictive & forecasting models.

· Hands-on experience on complete ML pipeline, data preprocessing, training and deployment of ML models.

· Good understanding or experience of working with one or more of AWS AI services / Dataiku / AWS sage maker / Azure AI / office 365 Copilot / AI RAG/ AI Agents

· Strong programming skills in Python, LLM, ML Flow, AWS AI tech-stack (Bedrock Services, Foundation models, Textract, other) to build/manage and analyze large datasets

· Strong experience with SQL and good to have experience in Pyspark.

· Good understanding or experience of working in AWS/any other cloud platform.

· Flexible and Quick learner

· Critical thinking, decision making, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

· Uses teamwork skills to achieve goals, solve problems, and manage conflict

· Ability to support multiple initiatives simultaneously and work in a fast-paced environment

· Excellent verbal & written communication skills, including communicating technical issues to non-technical audiences

We would love it if you had:

· Highly self-motivated with the ability to work independently, passionate about business & attention to details

· Creative, willing to understand, asking questions

· Ability to acquire any specialized domain knowledge required to be more effective in all required activities

· Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency, ownership, and accountability

· Adaptable/Flexible: being open to change in response to new information, different or unexpected circumstances, and having the ability to navigate ambiguous situations

· Ability to break down problems and estimate time for development tasks

· Ability to make basic technology choices based on experience

· Experience in analytical storytelling and stellar communications skills

What will your typical day look like?

· Collaborate daily with D&A- AA & AI scrum team and interact often with Architecture team for reviews and technical recommendations.

· Engage with internal stakeholders and the DNA team to understand business needs, provide project updates, and align AI initiatives with deliverables

· Work closely with business teams and managers to define project objectives and success criteria for the assigned project(s)

· Design, develop, and deploy AI & Generative AI solutions on the AWS Data Lake platform.

· Conduct data preprocessing, analysis, and model development, including fine-tuning LLMs, NLP, and algorithm optimization for cost-effective, high-performance solutions.

· Test and measure the impact of new AI/GenAI features and analyze experiment results to provide data-driven recommendations.

· Explore data trends, identify insights, and integrate AI-powered solutions into business workflows for improved efficiency.

What about the physical demands of the job?

· Ability to operate a laptop or desktop and to sit for extended periods of time

· Concentrate for long periods of time

· Work independently and as part of a team

· Manage multiple projects simultaneously

· Meet deadlines under pressure

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.   

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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