S/E/SE E/E System Architect

at  Leoni

LEONI – we are a global provider of products, solutions and services for energy and data management in the automotive industry. Our value chain ranges from standardized cables and special cables to highly complex wiring systems and related components. We support our customers as an innovation partner and solution provider with distinctive development and system expertise. Our group of companies has around 95.000 people in 27 countries and generated consolidated sales of EUR 5.1 billion EUR in 2022.
We combine tradition with progress since the 16th century, and we are looking for you to write with us the next chapter in this success story.

LEAD AI ENGINEER & STRATEGIST (M/F/D)

Are you passionate about shaping the future with artificial intelligence? Are you an entrepreneurial leader with hands-on AI experience, seeking to drive impactful AI initiatives in dynamic environments with a pragmatic mindset? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! At LEONI, we’re embarking on an AI journey, and we’re seeking an experienced AI Engineer & Strategist to take a leading role in our new cross-functional AI Team. As a key member of our growing team, you’ll play a pivotal role in defining our AI strategy, implementing cutting-edge solutions, and empowering our organization to harness the full potential of AI. We’re eager to welcome you aboard!

YOUR SKILLS:

• Technical Expertise:
  o Proven experience in developing and implementing AI use cases & strategy in a corporate environment, e.g. 3-5+ years of experience as AI engineer and/or AI project lead, bringing ideas into production, preferably in manufacturing or automotive
  o Strong understanding of different AI fields and experience with ML algorithms/techniques
  § Intermediate experience with AI frameworks (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow) and AutoML tools (e.g., AutoGluon, TPOT).
  § Experience in minimum one primary data science programming language (e.g., Python or R) with IDE proficiency
  § Deeper project experience in minimum one machine learning area (e.g., Regression, Classification, Clustering, Generative AI)
  o Experience in data engineering, including ETL processes, data pipelines, and data analysis

o Familiarity with AI cloud platforms (e.g. Azure, AWS, GCP; DataRobot, Dataiku, KNIME; etc.)

• Strategy & Vision:

o Ability to define and refine AI strategy aligned with business goals and to translate business goals/problems into clear, actionable use cases
o Proactive approach and strong analytical skills to identifying and prioritizing AI use cases and allocate resources effectively

o Continuous learning mindset and passion for staying ahead of the curve in AI advancements, trends and innovations

• Leadership & Communication:

o Excellent communication and collaboration skills (verbal/written) to build buy-in, create awareness and foster collaboration around AI
o Demonstrated ability to work with and lead cross-functional teams without authority, collaborate with externals and manage complex projects
o Experience in creating and delivering trainings and presentations on AI concepts and applications (internal and external)
o Experience with agile methodologies and tools
o Languages: English (Must), German and others (Nice to have)
The ideal candidate will be willing to travel internationally when necessary, collaborate globally with support teams, show a willingness to learn, and have a positive and flexible attitude.

NEXT STEPS?

Apply online. We are looking forward to meeting you.
We encourage you to share any materials such as your GitHub repositories, own blog posts, presentations, project work etc. that highlight your skills in the areas mentioned above (technical, strategic thinking, leadership & communication).

Please refer the Job description for details