Senior Data Scientist

Aperam

Genk, Belgium

16 days ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Experience required

7 years minimum

Working hours

Regular working hours

Languages

Dutch, English, French

Job source

www.adzuna.be

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence Data Analysis Computer Vision Microsoft Azure Big Data Data Visualization Decision Support Systems Python (Programming Language) Machine Learning Microsoft Data Access Components Raw Data Power BI

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Tensorflow SAP Project System Software Engineering SQL Databases Cloud Platform System Feature Engineering Pytorch Apache Spark Generative AI Matplotlib Pyspark Scikit Learn Information Technology Deployment Automation Data Analytics Plotly Machine Learning Operations Software Library Databricks

Job description

Data Collection & Preparation
Gather large-scale industrial data from various sources, including IoT sensors, MES, SAP systems, and external data repositories
Clean, preprocess, and structure raw data to ensure accuracy and usability
Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) & Feature Engineering
Conduct exploratory data analysis to identify patterns, correlations, and anomalies in industrial processes
Develop and engineer new features to improve model performance and extract meaningful insights
Model Development & Optimization
Select and implement appropriate machine learning algorithms for predictive maintenance, process optimization, and quality improvement
Train and fine-tune models, ensuring they generalize well to real-world scenarios
Evaluate models using performance metrics and validation techniques
Deployment & Monitoring
Collaborate with IT and software engineering teams to deploy models into production environments
Monitor deployed models, detect performance drifts, and retrain models as needed
Industrial Use Cases & Decision Support
Work on data-driven use cases such as quality, predictive maintenance, energy optimization, and supply chain forecasting
Support business and operational teams by providing insights and recommendations based on model outputs
Collaboration & Communication
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including domain experts, business analysts, and industrial engineers
Translate complex data findings into actionable business insights, presenting them to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Coaching and mentoring
Coach and mentor junior data scientists (including GCC roles) on advanced data science/modelling techniques
Lead multiple data science projects and guide junior team members on each project
Research & Continuous Improvement
Stay up to date with advancements in AI, machine learning, and industrial data science
Experiment with emerging technologies and methodologies to enhance data science capabilities within Aperam

Requirements

Hold a Master’s or PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field
Have 7+ years of experience in data science, preferably in an industrial or manufacturing environment
Have led a team of junior data scientists and coached/mentored them in projects
Are proficient in Python, SQL, and machine learning libraries (Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, etc.)
Have strong experience in exploratory data analysis (EDA), feature engineering, and statistical modeling
Have a solid understanding of time-series analysis, predictive maintenance, and industrial AI applications
Are familiar with big data platforms and cloud environments (Azure, Databricks, Microsoft Data Fabric), and experience with Spark (PySpark or Scala) for big data processing is a plus
Have experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Matplotlib, or Plotly
Possess excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to work on complex datasets
Have strong communication skills and can explain technical findings to non-technical audiences
Basic familiarity with the concepts of Computer Vision and Generative AI is a differential
Are fluent in English (both spoken and written); knowledge of French, or Dutch is a plus
Should be already working in the EU and ready to relocate to Genk