Lead Data Scientist AI Ecosystem

At Schneider Electric, we are committed to solving real-world problems to create a sustainable, digitized, new electric future.

Artificial Intelligence has the potential to transform industries and help unlock efficiency and sustainability.

Within our Global AI Hub we combine our long-standing manufacturing and domain expertise with cutting-edge innovation in AI, machine learning, and deep learning to empower smarter decision-making, agility, and decarbonization.

Our Strategy & Innovation team drives the AI strategy and ecosystem/innovation efforts for the AI Hub, Schneider Digital, and Schneider Electric at large.

Your role :

The Lead Data Scientist AI Ecosystem will be responsible for conducting AI technology watch, assessing the maturity of emerging AI technologies relevant to Schneider Electric and communicating insights to both technical and leadership audience.

This role also involves identifying innovative AI partners externally, and working very closely with communities of AI experts and innovators internally.

We are seeking a candidate with a passion for innovation, who enjoys hands-on experimentation with new AI technologies, and values communicating and sharing knowledge through impactful presentations.

Your main responsibilities :


* AI Technology Watch: Lead the exploration, synthesis and communication of AI technologies and trends, working closely with communities of AI experts


* Technology Assessment: Assess the maturity of emerging AI technologies through quick technical tests


* Partners Identification : Identify relevant AI partners, including startups and technical communities.


* Community Building: Leverage existing communities of AI experts and innovators, both internal and external, and animate regular connections with innovators across teams.


* External Events : Participate to AI technical events outside (Meet-up, Afterwork, Conferences...)


* Communication: Communicate effectively on new AI technologies and trends relevant to Schneider Electric through various channels (demos, white papers, awareness sessions, presentations...).

Your profile :


* Master's degree in AI or a related technical field, PhD is a plus


* +2 years of experience in a Data Science in Industry or start-up role


* Strong understanding of a broad set of AI technologies, deep knowledge in one of them (e.g Computer Vision, Generative AI etc)


* Strong connections with external AI ecosystem (startups, expert communities, open source etc)


* Excellent written and verbal communication skills; fluency in English required; French is a big plus


* Excellent collaboration skills

Desired skills :


* Passionate about testing and experimenting with new AI technologies in a fast-paced, dynamic environment


* Innovation spirit: embraces new ideas, takes initiatives to experiment beyond established protocols, and proactively seeks opportunities for improvement


* Ability to inspire and bring tog...