AI Researcher

Festo • bengaluru, karnataka • Posted June 10, 2026

About the Role

This role sits at the intersection of research, industry, and community building. As Applied AI Researcher / Science Liaison, you will conduct applied research in advanced AI topics relevant to industrial automation while also building and coordinating a strong research ecosystem across Asia. The role combines applied research with scientific leadership. You will identify promising academic partners, coordinate collaborations, and help translate cutting-edge research into industrial applications.

Your job:

  • Conduct applied research in areas such as reinforcement learning, generative models, learning based control, perception and foundation models for industrial systems. 
  • Initiate and coordinate research collaborations with universities
  • Build and maintain a strong AI research community in Asia
  • Identify promising research directions and emerging technologies
  • Translate academic advances into industrial innovation