Applied Research Engineer, AI (Chennai)

Job Title: Applied Research Engineer, AI (EPC & Manufacturing) Location : Chennai, Tamil Nadu (Hybrid) We need PHD Candidates only Senior Level 15- 20yrs Junior Level 5 10yrs Working days : 6 days Working location: Chennai Joining Frame: Immediate / 30 days Job Summary: As an Applied Research Engineer in AI, you'll pioneer advancements in spatial intelligence, world models, and generative design to solve EPC and manufacturing challenges. You'll translate cutting-edge AI concepts into scalable prototypes and production systems, focusing on real-world applications like advanced perception and navigation in physical site environments, predictive simulations, automated facility design, and adaptive manufacturing processes. Key Responsibilities: * Develop and refine spatial intelligence models for 3D environment understanding, enabling AI driven site planning and project progress tracking, asset optimization, safety or quality monitoring, and collision-free layouts in EPC projects. * Build and iterate on world models that simulate dynamic manufacturing scenarios, incorporating physics-based reasoning, multi-agent interactions, and uncertainty quantification for predictive maintenance and supply chain resilience. * Advance generative design AI systems to automate iterative engineering outputs, such as topology optimization for structural components or customized factory floorplans, integrating CAD/PLM tools. * Prototype AI solutions for real-world EPC/manufacturing use cases, including digital twins, generative CAD workflows, and spatial reasoning for robotics/automation. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineers, data scientists, domain experts) to deploy models on edge/cloud platforms, ensuring scalability, robustness, and compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO, BIM). * Conduct applied research, on AI advancements in spatial-gen AI for EPC and heavy industry. * Evaluate emerging tech like agentic AI, quantum-protected si .