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Senior Data Scientist

Senior Data Scientist

CompanyMagna
LocationTroy, MI, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s, Master’s
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • Proficient in Python and ML libraries such as scikit-learn, XGBoost, TensorFlow, or similar.
  • Hands-on experience with time-series modeling, anomaly detection, and condition-based monitoring applications.
  • Familiarity with manufacturing KPIs, equipment telemetry, and industrial datasets (vibration, temperature, cycle time, etc.).
  • Experience with cloud-based ML pipelines and MLOps practices (Azure, AWS, or other).
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills in a cross-functional manufacturing environment.
  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in data science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
  • 6+ years of experience building and deploying machine learning models in production environments.

Responsibilities

  • Develop machine learning models to predict downtime, detect process anomalies, and reduce quality risk based on operational and sensor data.
  • Analyze and model time-series data from PLCs, historians, SCADA, and IoT platforms.
  • Collaborate with Data Engineers and IoT Developers to ensure availability, structure, and integrity of real-time data.
  • Work directly with plant operations and engineering teams to identify predictive use cases and validate model outcomes.
  • Deploy and monitor models in production environments (cloud or edge) with appropriate feedback and retraining cycles.
  • Document model development, performance, assumptions, and dependencies for traceability and knowledge transfer.
  • Partner with leadership to assess business value and model ROI in predictive maintenance and operational improvement use cases.
  • Stay current with best practices and advancements in AI/ML, particularly within manufacturing applications.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Industrial/Manufacturing domain experience preferred.