Rockwell Automation is a general technology leader focused on helping the world's manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better. We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that's you we would love to have you join us!
Job Description We are looking for a inventive AI engineer/scientist to help build the next generation of AI-native industrial automation systems powered by latest edge compute platforms. You will focus on developing intelligent systems capable of real-time learning, reasoning, optimization, and autonomous operation. These systems operate directly within industrial environments, bringing advanced AI capabilities closer to machines, processes, and operational decision making. You will work at the convergence of edge AI, industrial automation, autonomous systems, embedded intelligence, and real-time operational analytics to help define how you design and operate future industrial systems. This role focuses on redefining industrial automation through AI-native system design. The company embeds intelligence directly at the edge, making it capable of learning, adapting, and operating autonomously in real-world environments. You will work on frontier challenges involving real-time AI, autonomous operation, optimization, and industrial-scale deployment while helping shape the future of intelligent industrial infrastructure. You will report to the Director AI and have a hybrid work schedule, working from Austin, TX
Responsibilities Develop AI-native industrial systems capable of: Real-time reasoning and decision making
Adaptive process optimization




Autonomous operational behaviors
Continuous learning from operational data
Intelligent coordination across distributed industrial assets
Design and deploy AI solutions on latest edge compute platforms with advanced CPU/GPU acceleration capabilities
Build architectures that combine: Generative AI and small language models
Machine learning and reinforcement learning
Optimization and control systems
Streaming analytics and event-driven intelligence
Distributed and edge-native AI inference
Ensure low-latency AI execution directly within industrial environments while balancing performance, reliability, and operational constraints
Integrate AI capabilities with industrial automation systems, robotics platforms, sensors, controllers, and operational infrastructure
Collaborate with diverse teams spanning AI research, controls engineering, embedded systems, and industrial operations
The Essentials - You Will Have: Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Field
The Preferred - You Might Also Have: Typically requires 5+ years relevant experience
Background in the following: Edge AI systems Machine learning systems engineering Autonomous systems Industrial AI Embedded or distributed AI architectures
Experience developing and deploying AI applications in resource-constrained or real-time environments
Software engineering skills in Python and modern AI/ML frameworks
Familiarity with: Edge inference optimization GPU-accelerated computing Streaming and real-time systems Distributed AI architectures Control and optimization systems




Bridge advanced AI concepts with practical deployment in operational environments
Curiosity, creativity, and a passion for building intelligent systems that interact directly with the physical world
Bonus Experience Industrial automation or control systems Robotics and autonomous platforms Reinforcement learning or adaptive control Time-series analytics and anomaly detection Embedded systems and edge deployment toolchains Digital twins and simulation environments Vision-language or multimodal AI systems Cyber-physical systems and operational technology (OT)
What We Offer Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
401k
Paid Time off
Parental and Caregiver Leave
Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life
To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at www.raquickfind.com.
This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation
Hybrid policy Rockwell Automation's hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 28,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries. To learn more about how we are bringing the Connected Enterprise to life across industrial enterprises, visit www.rockwellautomation.com.
We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that's you we would love to have you join us!

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