AI & Emerging Technology Researcher

PURPOSE: 

Accelerates and supports the ongoing activities in the field of IT Innovation and Emerging Technologies. Identifies and defines applications of emerging technologies to address business relevant challenges. Designs and implements prototypes of applications including front- / back-end and machine learning components. Works with different BMW business units to understand the business demands with respect to Innovation and Emerging Technologies. Conducts advanced software engineering, analytical tasks, data preparation, machine learning models to enable BMW to improve its IT products, services, and processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyzes business critical data / processes and recommends improvements / highlights opportunities.
• Works with complex data / optimization / design problems and conducts advanced analytics tasks.
• Assess the effectiveness and accuracy of data sources and data gathering techniques.
• Works with stakeholders throughout the organization to identify opportunities for leveraging company data to drive business solutions.
• Works in collaboration with internal and external teams to identify opportunities for innovation and transition them to prototype and industrialization phase.
• Develops custom data models and algorithms.
• Coordinates with different functional teams to implement solutions.
• Serves as internal consultant to other developers and engineers as needed, providing assistance in all

phases of product life-cycle development.

• Advises developers and engineers on emerging IT technologies and assists the team in process matters as

related to development/support and provides the necessary on the job training and development of associates/contractors within the team.

• Maintains accurate, meaningful, and updated technical and non-technical documentation pertaining to all aspects of area(s) of responsibility.
• Clearly communicates requirements, progress, goals, and results to business partners with various levels of

technical knowledge.

• Performs other duties as assigned by Operations Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS Degree in computer science, engineering, science, mathematics/statistics, or related field.
• Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in computer science, mathematics/statistics or a related field is preferrable.
• Five (5) years prior experience working in IT/software engineering with machine learning development.
• Process/project management experience or training/certifications  is preferred

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Five (5) years of knowledge of in one or more of the following programming languages: Python, C , C#
• Five (5) years of experience in problem solving skills with an emphasis on IT product development
• Three (3) years of knowledge of a variety of machine learning techniques and their real-world
• advantages/drawbacks
• Three (3) years of knowledge of a software engineering and architecture

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work is normally performed in an office, laboratory, manufacturing floor, or machine shop setting where physical work includes, but is not limited to, sitting, standing, reaching, kneeling, bending, and lifting to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to understand and comply with all relevant safety practices.

FLSA STATUS/WORKING SCHEDULE:

• • Location: Greenville, SC
  • Schedule: Monday – Friday; 30% WFH, 70% Onsite
  • Schedule: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM   
  • Assignment Start: ASAP

DISCLAIMER:

This job description is a high-level overview of general expectations of this position. It is not intended to list every responsibility of the position, nor does it represent an employment contract of any kind.

SWJ TECHNOLOGY and all of its subsidiaries (i.e., NGE EQUIPMENT and ProjectOne US) are Equal Opportunity Employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

SWJ TECHNOLOGY and all of its subsidiaries (i.e., NGE EQUIPMENT and ProjectOne US) are Equal Opportunity Employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.