AI & Emerging Technology Researcher

Position Title: AI & Emerging Technology Researcher

Work :40% onsite/60% remote

About the Job

• Duration: 12-month contract with possibility of extension

• Work Location : This position will be based at the ITRC, Greenville, SC but will also support Plant Spartanburg and/or Plant Woodruff at times.

• Job : 5315

I.Position Purpose/Scope: What are the key objectives of the position?

• 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 chalanges.

• Designs and implements prototypes of applications including front- / back-end and machine learning components.

• Works with different client 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 client to improve its IT products, services and processes.

II.Position Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
List the major duties/accountabilities to achieve the positions key objectives.

• 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 our client MC Operations Supervisor.

III.Position Competencies:

Education:
Bachelor 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 (preferred).

Experience:
5+ years prior experience working in IT / software engineering with machine learning development

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

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
 1) Internal Enablement & Training (Focused on continuous improvement and upskilling related to AI solutions across the organization.)
 2) AI Integration Support for SAP (Assisting developers in implementing AI-driven enhancements within SAP systems. No prior knowledge of SAP AI tools (e.g., Joule) required.)
 3) Business-Driven AI Initiatives (Evaluating AI solution ideas proposed by business units. Conducting feasibility assessments and identifying resources for potential implementation.)

Must have: Logistics experience
Nice to have: SAP experience would be helpful


About our Company
DataSoft Technologies is a highly recognized provider of professional IT Consulting services in the US. Founded in 1994, DataSoft Technologies, Inc. provides staff augmentation services for Information Technology and Automotive Services. Our team member benefits include:

• Paid Holidays/Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Medical/Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Short Term/Long Term Disability

• Life Insurance

• 401 (K)