IT - R&D Innovation & AI Solution Engineer

About Us

Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world.

From developing products that run on alternative power to productivity-enhancing precision tech, we are delivering solutions that benefit people – and they are possible thanks to people like you. If the opportunity to build your skills as part of a collaborative, global team excites you, you’re in the right place.  

Grow a Career. Build a Future!

Be part of this company at the forefront of agriculture and construction, that passionately innovates to drive customer efficiency and success. And we know innovation can’t happen without collaboration. So, everything we do at CNH Industrial is about reaching new heights as one team, always delivering for the good of our customers.

Job Purpose

We are looking for a professional who combines strong AI & machine learning engineering capabilities with business acumen and stakeholder alignment. This role will play a pivotal part in designing, developing, and operationalizing AI solutions that directly support R&D Innovation initiatives. The ideal candidate can move fluently between code and conversations—prototyping models, orchestrating Innovation initiatives and AI systems and aligning breakthrough technology capabilities with real-world R&D use cases.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive innovation projects in the R&D domain by identifying emerging technologies, piloting new solutions, and transforming ideas into concrete IT initiatives with business value with focus on AI, ML and GenAI solutions.
• Gather requirements from product management and R&D stakeholders, translating them into actionable plans and specifications.
• Translate complex R&D problems into technical solutions with focus on AI-Driven solutions
• Design, develop, and fine-tune ML and LLM models (including RAG pipelines)
• Lead feasibility studies, rapid prototyping, Proof of Concepts and MVP delivery
• Ensure AI model traceability, governance, and continuous improvement via DevOps/MLOps
• Promote adoption of AI tools and workflows within R&D teams
• Define success metrics and monitor project KPIs, risks and dependencies and relative AI impact on innovation outcomes
• Communicate AI results, risks, and potential to non-technical stakeholders
• Coordinate and prioritize project activities across multiple teams in an Agile/SAFe environment.
• Work closely with Data Privacy, Security, and Infrastructure teams to ensure solutions meet compliance and architectural standards.

Experience Required

• Experience managing IT projects, ideally within the R&D, engineering, or product development domains.
• Strong understanding of AI capabilities and limitations
• Strong understanding of Cloud platforms (Azure) and Data & AI azure services/platforms (e.g., Azure Data Lake, Databricks, Kubernetes, AzureML-AI Foundry).
• Proficiency in Python (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face, scikit-learn)
• Proficiency in AI Tools: Generative AI, LLMs, ML, vector databases, prompt engineering etc.
• Expertise in Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) design patterns
• Knowledge of MLOps tools (MLflow, Weights & Biases, CI/CD)
• Knowledge of Data orchestration tools (Airflow, Databricks, Azure Data Factory)
• Knowledge of Spark, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, SQL
• Experience with agile, design thinking, and business analysis

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent
• Familiarity with R&D engineering processes and tools (e.g., simulations, PLM, lab data)
• Communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams

What We Offer

At CNH, our people are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits program designed to support your health, well-being, and long-term success. From competitive compensation to flexible work arrangements and opportunities for continuous development, our benefits reflect our commitment to creating an environment where employees feel supported and empowered—both personally and professionally. We believe that when you’re given the tools to thrive, you can drive meaningful impact. At CNH, you’ll not only find the resources to succeed today—you’ll find the foundation to grow a career and build a future.