The Artificial Intelligence Leader at Sensata will lead our enterprise-wide AI strategy and initiatives, driving innovation and transformation across all business functions-including engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, commercial, and corporate operations-within a global manufacturing and technology organization. This role is responsible for shaping and executing AI strategies that deliver scalable solutions and measurable impact, leveraging industrial and enterprise data to unlock new efficiencies, insights, and capabilities.
This role is part of Sensata's Growth and Transformation Office and will report directly to the Executive Vice President and Chief Growth and Transformation Officer.
Strategic Leadership
Define and execute the company's AI strategy
Identify AI opportunities across operations, businesses and functions to drive innovation and efficiency.
Define and manage the AI roadmap focused on high-impact use cases such as predictive maintenance, intelligent automation, customer analytics, and operational optimization.
Stay ahead of AI trends and ensure the organization remains competitive.
Team Management
Lead and mentor a team of AI researchers, data scientists, and machine learning engineers.
Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture.
Project Oversight
Oversee end-to-end AI project lifecycles, including data acquisition, model development, deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement.
Ensure scalability, reliability, and ethical use of AI technologies.
Stakeholder Collaboration
Work closely with executives, product teams, and IT to integrate AI into products and service, while ensuring secure and scalable infrastructure
Translate complex AI concepts into actionable business insights and business friendly language
Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning across the organization.
Governance & Ethics
Establish frameworks for responsible AI use, including bias mitigation and data privacy.
Monitor regulatory developments and emerging standards in AI ethics and governance to inform strategic decisions.
Maintain clear documentation of AI systems, processes, and governance protocols for audit readiness and cross-functional transparency.
Experience / Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or relevant work equivalent required, advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field preferred.
Strong foundation in machine learning, data science, and software engineering.
Experience in leading AI initiatives or R&D ideally within manufacturing or engineering
Strategic thinking and communication skills.
Experience building and leading high-performing technical teams in a matrixed organization.
Strong understanding of industrial and enterprise data sources, and integration with AI platforms.
Demonstrated ability to align AI strategy with business goals and deliver measurable outcomes.
Commitment to ethical AI practices, data governance, and regulatory compliance.
Customer-focused approach to solution design, with a deep understanding of operational and business challenges.
Travel required is ~25%
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Base Salary Range:
$268,500.00 - $369,270.00
At Sensata, our employees are the key to our success and growth. We recognize that each individual brings their own unique experience, therefore the base salary range information shown above is a general guideline only. Sensata considers several factors when extending an offer, including, but not limited to, a candidate's experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. In addition to base salary, Sensata offers competitive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans, along with education reimbursement, wellness programs, a 401(k) retirement plan with Company matching, and a variety of paid time off, such as vacation or flex-time, sick, bereavement, and parental leave. Certain positions are also eligible for short-term incentive and long-term incentive programs.
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Note to applicants for positions in the United States:
Sensata Technologies, Inc. (US) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.
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Sensata Technologies, Inc. (US) participates in E-Verify. View the E-Verify posters https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf
