Senior Research Scientist – Safety

Rockwell Automation Ltd

Prague, Czechia
Hybrid (on-site mondays, tuesdays, and thursdays)
Functional/dynamic safety research
Technology roadmaps
Prototypes and demonstrations
Rockwell Automation is seeking a Senior Research Scientist in Safety to join their Advanced Technology Lab in Prague, Czechia. The role involves leading research strategies in functional safety, mentoring junior researchers, and collaborating with various teams to influence technology development and safety standards

Job Summary

  • Join Rockwell's Advanced Technology Lab to shape the future of industrial safety, making automation smarter and safer for people everywhere.
  • Lead research strategy, mentor junior researchers, and influence technology roadmaps and business strategy with a focus on safety protocols and architectures.
  • Perform literature reviews, hands-on prototyping, experimentation, and represent Rockwell in internal and external committees, including international standards boards.

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Rockwell Automation is seeking a Senior Research Scientist in Safety to join their Advanced Technology Lab in Prague, Czechia. The role involves leading research strategies in functional safety, mentoring junior researchers, and collaborating with various teams to influence technology development and safety standards.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Functional/dynamic safety research
  • Technology roadmaps
  • Prototypes and demonstrations
  • Intellectual property identification
  • International standards representation

Nice-to-have

  • Influencing international safety standards
  • Responsive collaboration cobots
  • Safety in machine learning/AI
  • Software-based safety encoding
  • Early-stage technology development

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in relevant engineering or science field
  • 8+ years of functional safety research/engineering experience
  • Published research, patents, or standards contributions
  • Demonstrated leadership in interdisciplinary projects
  • Legal authorization to work in Prague, Czech Republic
  • Proficient in written and spoken technical English

Work Rights

Legal authorization to work in Prague, Czech Republic

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