Scientist 2, Data Science

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Responsibilities related to data science and machine learning in a manufacturing context. Key tasks include collaborating with cross-functional teams to create impactful data solutions, analyzing large datasets to enhance business metrics, designing and implementing machine learning models, developing scalable computer vision solutions, and maintaining web applications for data initiatives. Additionally, it involves interpreting data insights, communicating findings to stakeholders, and delivering presentations with visualized data and business conclusions.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop high-impact data science solutions that improve productivity and operations metrics
• Analyze large-scale data and develop machine learning/AI models to drive business value and improve KPIs
• Design, prototype, and implement machine learning models and algorithms to solve specific Manufacturing problems
• Researching and developing scalable computer vision and machine learning solutions for complex problems
• Create and maintain web applications to support data science initiatives and facilitate data-driven decision making
• Interpret actionable insights from data and metadata sources, communicating findings to stakeholders for product improvement
• Prepare and deliver presentations with data visualizations and business conclusions

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Data Science, and Robotics & AI Engineering  with relevant industry or academic experience in data analytics
• Proficiency in SQL, Big Data platforms, and cloud services (e.g., AWS)
• Strong background in applied statistics, statistical modeling, and practical experience with ML and AI algorithms.
• Required: Python, Tensorflow framework, Computer Vision
• Familiar with collaborative solutions, model & code versioning (Github), and solution packaging (Docker)
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

PREFERRED:

• Knowledge of AI/ML model development and lifecycle management.
• Experience with cloud-based solutions and collaborative tools (e.g., Github, Docker).
• Experience in Computer Vision and image processing techniques.
• Experience in web development.
• Familiarity with advanced machine learning techniques (e.g., neural networks, NLP, deep learning).
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proactive approach to learning and implementing emerging technologies.

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