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 a Senior AI Architect, you will be a key member of the AI Development/research team, working closely with both Wabtec IT and Business leadership to champion our AI and ML technical and product vision to internal stakeholders across various Wabtec Business Units and Functions. In this role, you will collaborate with Wabtec IT leaders and their teams, spanning Application, Data, Technology Architecture, Security, and Infrastructure services, as well as with Business leaders who may act as Project Sponsors or other senior stakeholders. Your expertise into Generative-AI, data science, machine learning, and computer science will be crucial as you conduct research and develop advanced solutions for both technological and complex business challenges. The role of the Senior AI Architect is to build high-quality, scalable, efficient and robust AI systems that drive growth and improve business operations. Your core responsibilities include designing and developing artificial intelligence models, understanding business problems to propose effective AI solutions, and enhancing the performance of existing AI systems. The candidate should be proficient in machine learning and deep learning concepts, as well as common AI frameworks and libraries.

How will you make a difference?

We are seeking a collaborative, pragmatic, and highly motivating Senior AI Architect to drive

our AI 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:

• Design, develop, and implementation of end-to-end AI solutions across Wabtec.

• Experienced into AI and ML algorithms, Deep Learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow,

PyTorch), model development and deployment.

• Architecting and deploying scalable AI solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing

business and IT infrastructure.

• Handson experience in programming skills in Python, LLM, ML Flow, Deep Learning,

PyTorch /TensorFlow, AWS AI Tech-Stack (Bedrock Services- Claude, LlaMa, Titan,

Vector DB, LangChain, Foundation models, Kendra etc.) to build/manage and analyze

large datasets.

• Proficient into statistics and model building - NLP, Computer Vision, LLM etc..

• Build/use LLM Model, Image processing, NLP along with model integration with

new/existing applications, fine-tuning, and improve model performance/accuracy.

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Unrestricted

• Driving data-driven initiatives, developing models to identify customer trends, and

enhancing customer experience.

• Design, develop and refine AI-generated text prompts for various applications.

• Implement best practices for AI testing, deployment, and maintenance

• Actively collaborating with various stakeholders to align AI initiatives with business goals.

• Dive deep into complex business problems and immerse yourself in Wabtec data &

outcomes.

• Managing and mentoring a team of data scientists, fostering growth and performance.

• Developing insights and strategies to improve customer outcomes and increase ROI.

• Creating reports and presenting data-driven insights to senior leadership.

• Staying abreast of advancements in AI, machine learning, and data science to

continuously innovate and improve solutions

• Optimizing state-of-the-art algorithms in distributed environments

• Create clear and concise communications/recommendations for senior leadership review

related to AI strategic business plans and initiatives.

• Monitor AI industry trends and maintain state-of-the-art industry knowledge

• Experience with ethical AI practices and ensuring compliance with data protection

regulations

What do we want to know about you?

You must have:

The minimum qualifications for this role include:

• Ph.D., MS or bachelor’s degree in, Statistics, Machine Learning, Operations Research,

Computer Science, Economics or other quantitative field

• 5+ years of experience developing and supporting AI products in a production environment

with 12+ years of proven relevant experience

• 8+ years of experience managing and leading data science teams initiatives at enterprise level

• Technical expertise in modern AI technologies and designing, implementing, and maintaining

AI models and platforms

• Expertise with Hands-On experience into Python, AWS AI tech-stack (Bedrock Services,

Foundation models, Textract, Kendra etc.), ML Flow, Image Processing, NLP/Deep Learning,

PyTorch /TensorFlow, LLM’s integration with applications.

Preferred qualifications for this role include:

• Demonstrated experience developing and scaling high-performance teams through hiring and

coaching of engineering leaders, data scientists and ML engineers

• Experience aligning a team’s focus and vision towards the most impactful work across a

complex product suite to meet the needs of a diverse, global customer base

• Track record of influencing and aligning stakeholders across different points of view or

functions, to drive successful outcomes

• Experience developing enterprise level hands-on Python experience, and exposure to PyData

stack, Pandas, Spark and similar

• Experience developing systems to deploy, manage, and serve machine learning models at scale

• Experience with generative AI, including open source and third-party solutions (e.g., OpenAI)

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Unrestricted

• Experience with Cloud Computing environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, OCI)

• Data Science tech stack and tools for Code versioning (Git), Containerization (Docker),

Preferred: AWS with AWS AI services.

We would love it if you had:

• Fluent with experimental design and the ability to identify, compute and validate the

appropriate metrics to measure success

• Demonstrated success working in a highly collaborative technical environment (e.g., code

sharing, using revision control, contributing to team discussions/workshops, and collaborative

documentation)

• Passion and aptitude for turning complex business problems into concrete hypotheses that can

be answered through rigorous data analysis and experimentation

• Deep expertise in analytical storytelling and stellar communications skills

• Demonstrated success mentoring junior teammates & helping develop peers

What will your typical day look like?

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• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with our Internal stakeholders to understand their

needs, update on a specific project progress, and align our AI initiatives with business

goals.

• Use Generative AI and machine learning techniques and build LLM Models & fine-tuning,

Image processing, NLP, model integration with new/existing applications, and improve

model performance/accuracy along with cost effective solutions.

• Data Analysis & Modeling: Conduct data analysis, develop machine learning models, and

optimize algorithms for business solutions.

• Support AI Team: Guide and mentor the AI team, resolving technical issues and provide

suggestions.

• Reporting & Strategy: Generate and present reports to senior leadership, develop

strategic insights, and stay updated on industry trends.

• Training, Development & Compliance: Organize training sessions, manage resources

efficiently, ensure data accuracy, security, and compliance with best practices.

Unrestricted

Unrestricted

What about the physical demands of the job?

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• 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.

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! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

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.