Engineer: Machine Learning Software Engineer
Listing reference: minte_000108
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 2 August 2023
Position summary
Industry: Mining & Quarrying
Job category: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing
Location: Randburg
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
Mintek has an exciting opportunity for an Engineer to conduct research and develop innovative and practical artificial intelligence solutions for the minerals processing industry. The engineer will work with the software team, contributing to the development of new products for the South African and global minerals and metals industry.
Job description
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
- Conduct research into machine learning applications (reinforcement learning, supervised and unsupervised ML) in the minerals processing industry.
- Ensure that projects are executed on time and within budget.
- Play a leading role in research projects and the development of products from that research.
- Actively participate in the training, guidance and motivation of junior staff. Participate in team debates and technical decisions.
- Produce professional reports, papers and presentations at local and international conferences.
- Conceptualise, design, execute, analyse and troubleshoot independently.
- Ensure that SHEQ procedures are strictly adhered to and that project work is executed with maximum overall technical efficiency.
- Identify opportunities for technology development and commercialisation.
- Keep up to date at a professional level with technology and business developments that are relevant to the division’s interests.
Minimum requirements
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
The following skills are required for this role:
- Machine learning (supervised and unsupervised machine learning)
- Academic writing, ability to present (evidenced by publication record)
- English-speaking.
- Python programming language experience.
- Suitable candidates must possess at least a B.Sc Hons or 4-year B.Eng degree and be willing to study further towards an M.Sc and PhD in a field aligned with Mintek’s research. An M.Sc or PhD in a machine learning field is preferred.
- 2 years vocational experience following first graduation (BSc Hon/BEng).
- C , C# or VB.NET experience a bonus.