Data Scientist – AI/ML Engineer

At Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what’s possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world’s most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse and most profitable industrial gas company in the world.

Reimagine What’s Possible:

We are excited to share our Digital Technology (DT) team is expanding to meet growing business needs across the world. We’re making a significant investment in our people and systems to strengthen our digital foundation, drive business optimization, and enable our growth strategies. To this end, we have an immediate opening for a Principal AI/ML Engineer working hybrid out of our Global HQ in Allentown, PA.

Nature And Scope:

The Principal Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning Engineer will be a leader on a team of collaborative, advanced-degreed, highly knowledgeable specialists who apply Data Science to increase productivity at Air Products. You will contribute to AI/ML strategy at Air Products and effectively implement improvement opportunities using AI/ML leading to business success and growth. You will also work with senior business leaders to drive adoption of models you build. This is an exciting and rewarding position which provides exciting growth prospects and the opportunity to solve challenging business problems using your unique skills.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Expert practitioner and thought leader in AI, ML, Deep Learning, and related fields
• Technical leader and mentor within the Data Science Team
• Learn continuously to stay current on cutting-edge AI/ML technology
• Identify and understand business problems, define data requirements, formulate, build, and communicate AI/ML solutions concisely
• Contribute to design and development of MLOps platform
• Bring Data Science perspective working with Enterprise Architects to develop sound AI/ML cloud solutions
• Bring Data Science perspective working with Product Management Team to design and create self-service solutions for business clients leveraging products built on the MLOps platform
• Foster a strong network with business and functional partners to drive AI/ML adoption

Experience And Qualifications:

• Position requires a Bachelors, Masters or PhD degree in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics or related discipline.
• 5+ years experience in AI/ML
• 2+ years experience in Deep Learning
• Expertise using Deep Learning in applications such as image analysis
• Experience in Generative AI including Large Language Models
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to act as a translator of complex technical topics to simple language with business partners
• Proven ability to devise strategic plans to energize AI/ML adoption
• Experience developing complex technical solutions and collaborating with business partners to drive adoption
• Geographic Information Systems experience is a plus
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team to tackle meaningful problems
• Valid Drivers’ License and good driving record required.
• Travel: 0% to 5% (ex. 1 or 2 conferences in a given year, visit an internal business partner)

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Air Products proudly values the skills, dedication, and leadership that Veterans bring to the table. As a Veteran-friendly organization, we actively encourage and welcome Veterans to apply for various roles within our company. We recognize the unique strengths and experiences that veterans contribute, and we foster a workplace that honors your service while providing a platform for professional growth.

We are the world’s largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future.

At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visit About Air Products.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance and retirement plans. You will be eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment.