Software Engineering

Head, Emerging Technology

Formulate, drive, and execute the strategy on AI with particular focus on computer vision in line with the mission and goals of the Centre, develop the relevant technology roadmap to ensure a pioneer role of innovative applications in the industry
Identify the latest technology development trends and applications of AI for the intelligent manufacturing industry with focus on computer vision technologies
Oversee R&D activities to address industry needs and resolve technical difficulties, e.g. defect segmentation and classification, automated visual inspection, automatic labelling, quality control stations (hardware and software), etc.
Drive industrial partnerships to ensure application oriented developments, cooperate with internal teams to propose the annual plan on both technology development and technical solutions development
Lead and mentor the technical team “Computer Vision” to implement the annual plan with high quality and performance, including R&D project work, project documents, technical reports and paper, patents, etc.
Support the Chief Technical Officer to explore technical demands for new business opportunities and the commercialisation of developed technologies

PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Data Science, Industrial Engineering and related disciplines or equivalent
10 years or above solid experience in technology development and applications of Intelligent systems, AI & Data Analytics and intelligent manufacturing
Technical experience in the development and application of Machine Vision Inspection, Image Processing, Deep Learning, Data engineering and related areas preferred
Proven track record of developing and leading a strategy plan of new technologies and solutions with positively impact on industries
Proven experience in building and leading high performing team to develop the technologies and solutions to industries
Extensive connections with the academia, technical institutes, professional bodies an advantage
Excellent leadership, interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills
Good command of English; Cantonese and Putonghua language skills preferred

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