Industrial AI Strategist

You have spent years building at the intersection of AI and industry. You know how to talk to engineers and executives alike. You have a network that opens doors and the technical depth to walk through them. You have been waiting for a role that values both sides of who you are. This is that role.

We are looking for an Industrial AI Strategist. This position will be based in Princeton, New Jersey, with regular presence at our New York City office.
Location and Travel

In this role you will work between 2 locations. This role is primarily based in Princeton, New Jersey, with regular presence at our New York City office. You will work across both locations as part of our day-to-day rhythm, with approximately 20% national and international travel for customer engagements, conferences, and partner meetings.
The Opportunity

The Industrial AI Lab is part of Siemens' Data and AI organization, operating at the intersection of customers, cutting-edge AI research, and industrial domains. Our mission is clear: discover and validate the next scalable industrial AI product ideas, catalyze existing product development teams, drive Industrial AI thought leadership activities, and build a thriving Data and AI community within Siemens.

We are a small, high-impact team and we move fast. Through close collaboration with customers, academia, and industry partners, we bring together internal expertise, external partnerships, and advanced AI capabilities to tackle real-world industrial challenges that matter. Our reach spans the U.S. industrial ecosystem and extends globally, and we are growing.
You'll make an impact by:
• Designing and facilitating customer-facing AI workshops and ideation sessions that uncover high-value opportunities for industrial AI.
• Evaluating emerging ideas with technical rigor and helping prioritize the concepts most likely to create meaningful, scalable impact.
• Serving as the bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams by validating concepts, connecting the right people, and ensuring delivery teams have the context, partnerships, and clarity needed to move forward.
• Helping embed AI innovation into customer engagements, industry showcases, and U.S. market narratives.
• Co-developing thought leadership content and events that translate complex technical capabilities into tangible customer value alongside business and sales teams.
• Shaping the Lab's external presence by engaging with academic and industry partners, representing Siemens at conferences and forums, and helping define the conversation around Industrial AI across the U.S. market.
You'll win us over by having the following qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field, such as computer science, mathematics, physics, or engineering.
• 5+ years of work experience in a relevant role in the AI, machine learning, or innovation space, such as AI-focused consulting, industrial technology, applied AI, or a combination.
• Demonstrated track record of working across technical and business stakeholders.
• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now or in the future. Current Siemens employees on visa will be considered.
• Ability to work with controlled technology in accordance with U.S. Export Control Law. Siemens may require candidates under consideration to submit information regarding citizenship status to allow the organization to comply with specific U.S. Export Control laws and regulations.
Preferred Qualifications:
• MBA or master's degree in computer science, mathematics, physics, engineering, or a related technical field, paired with a strong academic record.
• Experience building AI solutions, ideally in industrial or operational environments, with the ability to evaluate ideas critically and engage credibly with data scientists, machine learning engineers, and AI researchers.
• Understanding of how AI applies in industrial environments, including manufacturing, automation, infrastructure, mobility, or adjacent verticals.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a hands-on approach, proactive ownership, and the ability to shape opportunities in ambiguous environments.
• Advanced communication skills with the ability to present to C-suite stakeholders and technical engineering audiences with equal credibility.
• Established network across the U.S. industrial and AI ecosystem, including customers, startups, academic institutions, investors, or enterprises.
• Ability to design workshops, activate partnerships, make meaningful introductions, and turn conversations into collaboration.
• Familiarity with Siemens' technology portfolio or industrial software solutions.
• Experience engaging with innovation programs, accelerators, or research institutions.
Why this role
• Global Scale, Local Impact: A well-connected platform that allows you to create global impact.
• Intellectual Depth: Real AI thought leadership, academic partnerships, and industry influence.
• High Visibility: A small team with start-up spirit where your contributions are seen and felt.
• Both Sides of You, Valued: Your people skills and technical depth matter equally here.
• A Team Worth Joining: Fast-moving, curious, and working on some of the most exciting challenges in AI today.
Ready to shape the future of Industrial AI?

If you have been building at the intersection of AI and industry and you are ready for a role where your network and technical depth finally come together, we want to hear from you.
You'll Benefit From
Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html
The pay range for this position is $92,320 - $158,263 annually with a target incentive of 10% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.