Industrial AI Strategist (Industrial AI Lab)

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About the role

This position is based in Princeton, New Jersey, with regular presence at our New York City office. You will work across both locations as part of our day-to-day rhythm, with approximately 20% national and international travel for customer engagements, conferences, and partner meetings.

The Industrial AI Lab is part of Siemens' Data and AI organization, operating at the intersection of customers, cutting-edge AI research, and industrial domains. Our mission is to discover and validate the next scalable industrial AI product ideas, catalyze existing product development teams, drive Industrial AI thought leadership, and build a thriving Data and AI community within Siemens. We are a small, high-impact team that moves fast, collaborating closely with customers, academia, and industry partners to tackle real-world industrial challenges.

Responsibilities

• Design and facilitate customer-facing AI workshops and ideation sessions that uncover high-value opportunities for industrial AI.
• Evaluate emerging ideas with technical rigor and help prioritize concepts most likely to create meaningful, scalable impact.
• Serve as the bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams by validating concepts, connecting the right people, and ensuring delivery teams have the context, partnerships, and clarity needed to move forward.
• Help embed AI innovation into customer engagements, industry showcases, and U.S. market narratives.
• Co-develop thought leadership content and events that translate complex technical capabilities into tangible customer value alongside business and sales teams.
• Shape the Lab's external presence by engaging with academic and industry partners, representing Siemens at conferences and forums, and helping define the conversation around Industrial AI across the U.S. market.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field, such as computer science, mathematics, physics, or engineering.
• 5+ years of work experience in a relevant role in the AI, machine learning, or innovation space, such as AI-focused consulting, industrial technology, applied AI, or a combination.
• Demonstrated track record of working across technical and business stakeholders.
• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now or in the future. Current Siemens employees on visa will be considered.
• Ability to work with controlled technology in accordance with U.S. Export Control Law. Siemens may require candidates under consideration to submit information regarding citizenship status to comply with specific U.S. Export Control laws and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or master’s degree in computer science, mathematics, physics, engineering, or a related technical field, paired with a strong academic record.
• Experience building AI solutions, ideally in industrial or operational environments, with the ability to evaluate ideas critically and engage credibly with data scientists, machine learning engineers, and AI researchers.
• Understanding of how AI applies in industrial environments, including manufacturing, automation, infrastructure, mobility, or adjacent verticals.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a hands-on approach, proactive ownership, and the ability to shape opportunities in ambiguous environments.
• Advanced communication skills with the ability to present to C-suite stakeholders and technical engineering audiences with equal credibility.
• Established network across the U.S. industrial and AI ecosystem, including customers, startups, academic institutions, investors, or enterprises.
• Ability to design workshops, activate partnerships, make meaningful introductions, and turn conversations into collaboration.
• Familiarity with Siemens' technology portfolio or industrial software solutions.
• Experience engaging with innovation programs, accelerators, or research institutions.

Benefits

• Global Scale, Local Impact: A well-connected platform that allows you to create global impact.
• Intellectual Depth: Real AI thought leadership, academic partnerships, and industry influence.
• High Visibility: A small team with start-up spirit where your contributions are seen and felt.
• Both Sides of You, Valued: Your people skills and technical depth matter equally here.
• A Team Worth Joining: Fast-moving, curious, and working on some of the most exciting challenges in AI today.

Pay

$92,320 – $158,263, plus 10% bonus potential.