AI/Data Scientist (Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Large Language Models, Reinforcement Learning, etc.) - Digital Intelligence R&D Department Development 2G

About This Role

This role involves creating new methods in AI and data science, evaluating new industry techniques, and applying them to the company's product value chain. You will also provide technical support and project management for AI and data science applications within the group's businesses. This position suits an experienced R&D professional who can drive innovation and create new customer value in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Propose and promote research and development for creating new methods in AI/data science (machine learning, deep learning, large language models, reinforcement learning, etc.), evaluating and utilizing newly proposed industry methods, and verifying their application to all value chains of the company's products
• Propose, promote, and project manage technical support for business divisions in applying and verifying AI/data science to improve operations and expand business for the company's group businesses
• Conduct basic research in analysis technologies such as machine learning, deep learning, mathematical analysis, statistical analysis, and reinforcement learning (advancement and creation of new methods)
• Improve business processes using generative AI (large language models)
• Define and analyze measures for phenomena without quantitative scales, such as psychological safety and autonomic nervous system health
• Analyze optimal operation and improve operating rates for power plants, environmental plants, and transportation systems
• Analyze customer trends, market forecasts, and order/sales forecasts

Requirements

• Development experience in AI/data science technologies (machine learning, deep learning, large language models, reinforcement learning, etc.), related technologies (industrial engineering, mathematics, science, etc.), and company product technologies (mechanical, electrical/electronic, physics, etc.)
• Experience in PoC (Proof of Concept) and system development utilizing AI/data science technology
• Experience as a development leader or project manager
• Experience in research and development of new technologies (development of new algorithms, paper presentations, joint research, etc.)
• University graduate or higher

Nice to have:

• TOEIC score of 600 or higher

Benefits

• Opportunity to conduct research and development of the latest AI data science technologies (including joint research with universities/companies, participation in international conferences)
• Opportunity to plan, define requirements, build, and verify business effects through system implementation for the digitalization of the company's group products (gas turbines, forklifts, aircraft, space, etc.) in Japan and overseas
• Participation in educational training and overseas projects
• Housing support system: rent subsidy, dormitory/company housing available (eligibility conditions apply)
• Family allowance (managers equivalent to section chief or higher are not eligible)
• Childcare/nursing care leave system
• Defined contribution pension system
• Comprehensive medical check-up subsidy
• Self-development support system
• Annual holidays: 126 days (2025 actual)
• Complete two-day weekend system (Saturday and Sunday)
• Public holidays, year-end and New Year holidays, summer holidays, annual paid leave (maximum 22 days/year), marriage leave, maternity leave, etc.
• Holiday transfers depending on work location
• Employment insurance
• Workers' accident compensation insurance
• Health insurance
• Employees' pension insurance

Important Details

• Schedule: 8:30-17:30 (break time 12:00-13:00); full flextime system, standard working hours: 8 hours per day
• Contract: permanent, no fixed term

About the Company

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group is a global leader in engineering and manufacturing. Since its establishment in 1884, the company has earnestly addressed societal challenges and supported people's lives. By incorporating cutting-edge knowledge into its long-cultivated technical capabilities, it strives to achieve energy transition towards a carbon-neutral society, smart social infrastructure, and advancements in cybersecurity, thereby realizing prosperous lives for people. The company is promoting the strengthening of service capabilities through the introduction of the latest tools such as AI technology and digitalization, and the creation of new customer value through cutting-edge technologies such as AI and quantum technology. The Digital Intelligence Research and Development Department is a research and development division that promotes DX and AI utilization, and has responded to the needs of business divisions for almost all products based on research and development of new technologies. Given the increasingly diverse and complex needs of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' businesses, the department is seeking talent to create new customer value together.