Senior AI R&D Lead Detailed Job Description The organisation is a global developer of automated materials‑handling and warehouse production technologies. Their solutions combine industrial software, PLC‑based control systems, robotics, automated machinery, and data‑driven engineering workflows. They are seeking a Senior AI R&D Lead to drive the practical adoption of AI across industrial software, controls, manufacturing, and product development. The focus of this role is applied capability and measurable business impact, not academic research. Purpose of the Role The Senior AI R&D Lead is responsible for identifying, validating and delivering AI-driven improvements across engineering, manufacturing and automation product workflows. This includes accelerating development cycles, improving quality and reliability, and enhancing system performance. The position requires close collaboration with engineering, operations and R&D teams to ensure AI initiatives address real operational needs and are deployed with appropriate industrial governance. Key Responsibilities * Identify, assess and prioritise AI use cases across WCS/WMS platforms, PLC engineering, manufacturing operations and product development * Apply AI techniques to requirements extraction, technical documentation, code validation, testing and optimisation * Use large foundation models such as Claude and GPT-based systems to enhance engineering produc...