AI Automation Engineer
Job Description
Milacron, a global leader in plastic technology and processing industry, is seeking an experienced AI Automation Engineer to join their team. This role focuses on transforming industrial systems through AI integration, combining deep expertise in data analysis, AI architecture, and machine learning with industrial automation systems. The position offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects involving predictive maintenance, process optimization, and autonomous control strategies.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing AI solutions that enhance manufacturing processes, working with various industrial systems and platforms. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI-driven logic into existing automation infrastructure while ensuring scalability and maintainability.
This role is perfect for someone who combines strong technical skills in AI/ML with practical industrial automation experience. The position requires expertise in Python, SQL, and various industrial automation platforms, along with a deep understanding of time-series analysis and process control theory. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in Milacron's digital transformation initiatives, helping to evolve traditional industrial equipment into intelligent systems.
Working at Milacron offers the opportunity to be part of a company with a strong market position in the $27 billion plastic technology industry. The company maintains leading positions in various product lines and is committed to delivering highly customized solutions to customers worldwide. This role provides an excellent opportunity for professional growth while working with cutting-edge technology in industrial automation.
Responsibilities For AI Automation Engineer
- Design and deploy AI and machine learning models for predictive maintenance, process optimization, and anomaly detection
- Architect end-to-end AI pipelines—from data ingestion and preprocessing to model deployment
- Collaborate with automation engineers to integrate AI-driven logic into PLC, SCADA, and HMI environments
- Work with historians, MES, and SCADA systems to collect, clean, and analyze industrial data
- Optimize system performance through data analysis and pattern recognition
- Develop digital twins, simulators, or rule-based models
- Build scalable, maintainable AI systems
- Assist in evaluating new tools, platforms, and algorithms
Requirements For AI Automation Engineer
- Proven background in data engineering, statistical modeling, and AI/ML algorithm development
- Strong understanding of time-series analysis, process control theory, and signal processing
- Proficient in Python, SQL
- Experience with edge deployment frameworks (ONNX) and industrial hardware integration
- Familiarity with automation platforms: Siemens, Beckhoff, Allen-Bradley, OPC UA, MQTT, Modbus
- Bachelor's or Master's in Data Science, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related
- 3+ years in industrial automation, equipment R&D, or manufacturing environments
- Working knowledge of cloud-based ML tools and containerization
- Understanding of cybersecurity and safe AI deployment
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