Principal AI Engineer - Artificial Intelligence Team Lead (Marine) - Choa Chu Kang

Company description:

Backed by more than 50 years of experience, we are one of the world's leading providers of turnkey shipbuilding, repair and conversion services for naval vessels. Our well-equipped shipyards in Singapore provide specialised and comprehensive services to support the end-to-end lifecycle of vessels.

Job description:

Purpose of Role:

• To build up AI capabilities within Marine, such that Marine has its own team to perform and lead AI related projects, collaborate with Group Engineering Centre and/or BAs pertaining to AI related developments
• To collaborate with other verticals pertaining to Marine's Transformation, such as Digitalization, Yard Transformation, Continuous Improvement and Technology & Innovation

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Management: To lead, manage and oversee a team of AI Engineers. Guiding them on technical knowledge, project management and execution, problem solving and establishing communications between internal and external stakeholders
• Project Management: Work and engage relevant stakeholders in managing and seeing through projects from start till end
• AI Model Development: Design, develop, and deploy machine learning models and algorithms to solve complex business problems.
• System Maintenance: Monitor and maintain AI systems to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Data Management: Collect, pre-process, and analyze large datasets to train and validate AI models.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, software engineers, and business stakeholder, to integrate AI solutions into existing systems.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with the latest advancements in AI and machine learning, and implement best practices to enhance our AI capabilities.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Team Management Skills for a small team of 2 to 3 AI Engineers
• Programming Languages
• Machine Learning & Deep Learning
• Proficient in Visualization Tool (E.g. Microsoft Power BI) will be advantageous
• Data Management
• Project Management
• Natural Language Processing
• Computer Vision
• Good communication skills, both written and oral
• Team player with the ability to work independently

Experience:

• Team management
• System Integration & Deployment
• System Monitoring and Maintenance
• Software system version control
• Project Management will be advantageous

Requirements:

• Masters or Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or Java. Experience with machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn. Proficiency in Visualization Software (E.g. Microsoft Power BI) will be advantageous
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and creatively.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience: Prior experience in AI/ML projects, preferably in a corporate setting.

Personality Traits:

• Strong sense of Leadership, Responsibility, Task ownership and Tracking
• Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills, able to manage both internal and externa stakeholders
• Strong curiosity about new technologies, management paradigms that are relevant to the company and Marine industry
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to work independently, and with incomplete information

Key Competencies:

• Leadership and Team Management
• Programming Language
• Machine Learning & Deep Learning
• Data Management and System Version Control
• Natural Language Processing
• Computer Vision
• Computer System Monitoring and Maintenance
• Stakeholder Management
• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving

Other Information:

• Location: Benoi Road (Island-wide transport provided)
• 5 days work week
• Working Hours: 7.25am-5pm