Advanced Analytics Research Scientist - Industrial Agentic AI

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!Job DescriptionWe are looking for an AI engineer/scientist to help build the next generation of industrial agentic AI systems that transform how engineers design, operate, debug, and optimize automation systems.You will sit at the intersection of large language models, autonomous agents, industrial control systems, and real-world operational intelligence. You will work on advanced AI systems can reasoning over software workflows, using engineering tools, learning from operational outcomes, and assisting users across the lifecycle of industrial automation applications.This is not a conventional enterprise AI role. You will help shape foundational AI capabilities for the future of industrial operations — where AI systems move from passive assistants to collaborators operating in complex real-world situation. You will work on frontier problems involving reasoning, autonomy, learning, optimization, and human-machine collaboration at industrial scale.ResponsibilitiesDevelop agentic AI systems that assist with:Industrial software usage and workflow automationApplication development and code generationDebugging and root-cause analysisOperational optimization and decision supportBuild AI systems that can interact with engineering tools, automation platforms, digital twins, historians, and operational data sourcesDesign architectures that combine:Large language models (LLMs)Tool-using AI agentsRetrieval and memory systemsReinforcement and adaptive learning approachesMulti-modal reasoning over text, code, logs, alarms, and operational signalsEnable AI systems to learn from real-world interactions, operator feedback, and system outcomesCollaborate with domain experts in automation, controls, robotics, and industrial operations to bring advanced AI capabilities into production environmentsThe Essentials - You Will Have:Bachelor's Degree in Relevant FieldThe Preferred - You Might Also Have:Typically requires minimum 5 years relevant experienceGenerative AI / LLMsAgentic AI systemsReinforcement learningMachine learning systems engineeringIndustrial AI or cyber-physical systemsExperience building AI-enabled applications using modern frameworks and toolingSoftware engineering skills in Python and modern AI ecosystemsFamiliarity with orchestration frameworks, tool-use architectures, memory systems, or autonomous AI workflowsWork across departments and translate research concepts into deployable systemsCuriosity, creativity, and a desire to build AI systems that work with the physical worldIndustrial automation, robotics, or control systemsDigital twins and simulation environmentsTime-series analytics and operational optimizationEdge AI deploymentHuman-AI collaboration systemsMulti-agent architecturesVision-language or multimodal modelsWhat We OfferHealth Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision401kPaid Time offParental and Caregiver LeaveFlexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at will be part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensationAt Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.#LI-PD1#LI-hybrid#lifeatROKWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans. If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our services team at View phone number on job-api.jobget.com.Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.SummaryLocation: Austin, Texas, United StatesType: Full time