Data Scientist

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Are you a Data Scientist with a passion for leveraging data to drive tangible improvements in manufacturing? Are you skilled in developing and deploying machine learning models that optimize production processes and enhance product quality? Do you thrive in collaborative environments, working alongside clients and development teams to transform data insights into real-world solutions? If so, then Kopis may be the place for you. Kopis is searching for a Data Scientist to join our team and help our manufacturing clients achieve new levels of efficiency and quality through the power of data.

This role might be a good fit if you:

• Thrive both independently and as a member of a collaborative team of skilled data scientists and engineers, embracing a culture of innovation.
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, taking ownership of data-driven projects from conception to deployment, and measuring their impact on our clients' manufacturing processes.
• Are passionate about using your data science expertise to help clients improve efficiency, quality, and solve their most complex challenges in the manufacturing space.
• Enjoy the agility and impact that comes with a small company environment, where your contributions directly shape our growth and success.
• Are driven to tackle complex datasets and develop innovative machine learning models to address challenging manufacturing problems, such as defect detection and process optimization.
• Value building robust and reliable AI solutions, ensuring they are implemented responsibly and generate long-term value.
• Are comfortable communicating technical insights and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences, including clients, and enjoy building strong client relationships.

We want to hear from you if you:

• Have 2 years of experience in building and deploying deep learning solutions, with a strong focus on computer vision applications like object detection, image classification, segmentation, and OCR. (Experience should include building both proof-of-concept (PoC) and production-ready models.)
• Can effectively translate client needs into technical requirements, even with limited initial information, and are adept at creating rapid PoCs using pre-trained models and minimal data. You can clearly document these requirements and communicate them to development teams, including translating them into user stories for agile project management.
• Are skilled at developing computer vision solutions with limited datasets, employing techniques like data augmentation, transfer learning, and few-shot learning to achieve desired results.
• Possess at least 3 years of experience in object-oriented programming (OOP) using design patterns to create robust and maintainable code.
• Have managed and prioritized multiple projects, and can quickly shift focus to complete critical tasks for clients.
• Possess exemplary communication skills, both written and verbal, and can effectively convey technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences, including clients.

Knowledge of Tools:

• Deep Learning Frameworks: PyTorch, TensorFlow or ONNX
• Computer Vision Libraries: OpenCV, pillow
• Data Libraries: Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn
• Visualization Libraries: Plotly, Matplotlib, Seaborn
• Cloud & Development Tools: Docker, Azure DevOps, AzureML SDKs, Azure Cloud (or similar cloud platforms)

We give bonus points if you have:

• Experience in designing, implementing, and deploying robust MLOps pipelines for automated model training, evaluation, deployment, and monitoring.
• Working knowledge of databases like SQLite, PostgreSQL
• Proven experience in delivering successful computer vision projects in a manufacturing setting, particularly with small object detection, defect detection, or visual quality assurance
• Experience with predictive modeling using time-series data from sensors, especially in the context of manufacturing processes.
• Experience working directly with manufacturing and/or large enterprise clients, understanding their unique challenges and needs.
• Experience with manufacturing process control including PLCs, OPC UA, digital and analog I/O.

Why our Core Values Drive Us:

As Kopis has grown over the past 25 years it has become increasingly more important to stay true to who we are and what got us to where we are. Continually thinking about our core values, using them as a guiding light is more important than ever before as we face new challenges. We intentionally and regularly remember these values and incorporate reminders of them into as many aspects of our internal communications and processes as possible, including our hiring decisions:

• Lead
• Impact
• Respect
• Simplify
• Together

Who we are and what we do:

We are dedicated experts in Software Development, Business Intelligence, ERP Project Management, Quality Assurance, and many other areas of IT. We love what we do, and who we get to do it with. And who wouldn’t? As the largest and most experienced custom software development team in Greenville, SC, we get to work with brilliant peers in a collaborative culture of innovation.

We get to make a serious difference with our clients. We never get bored, because we get to learn about lots of different companies’ business models and face an ever-changing landscape of different problems.

Other things you should know about Kopis:

• STABLE EMPLOYMENT: Kopis has been around for 25 years. We are the oldest and most reliable “start-up” in town! And we proudly are home to the largest and most experienced custom software development team in the entire southeast region.

• FLEXIBLE WORK/LIFE BALANCE: We believe in a flexible and trusting work environment. (If you are a grown up, come play). Employees enjoy the options to work in/out of the office.

• AWARD WINNING: We are an award-winning firm: we have been named by the SC Chamber as one of the Best Places to Work, recognized by the Greenville Chamber as Business of the Month and have many team members received individual awards for their work in the company and within the community.

• GREAT LEADERSHIP: We have top-notch award-winning leadership. Our CEO recently was recognized as the Entrepreneurial Success of the Year and is regularly published in technical and business publications. Our leaders operate under an open-door policy and welcome feedback and input from every member of the team.

• WE CELEBRATE INDIVIDUALITY: We're first and foremost a team; but that doesn’t mean this is a place to blend in. We are looking for creative, intelligent, opinionated, hard-working teammates who want their efforts and input to matter.

• OUR LOCATION IS UNBEATABLE: Work in a great downtown location in the NEXT building, grab lunch at Biscuit Head or Sidewall Pizza, jump on the Swamp Rabbit trail for a quick walk after lunch!

• YOUR HEALTH MATTERS: Benefit packages that support our vision of a company that cares for its people. Each employee receives an annual $300 health stipend in addition to a full complement of benefits and a 401(k) plan.

Still here? Intrigued? Apply today and let’s talk about how you can do some of the most fulfilling work of your life!

This description is not an all-inclusive description of all job duties. Job duties and responsibilities may be assigned which are not mentioned above at any time based upon the demands of the company. Essential functions and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific task assigned to the position.