What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Science Engineer position at Pratt Industries?
SUMMARY
Position leads the data science initiative in all areas of the manufacturing facility and the Valparaiso campus; provides professional knowledge and expertise in the areas of large data analytics in support of operations improvement in all facets as designated by the General Manager. The position will be expected to build data products to extract valuable business insights.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : (Other duties may be assigned)
- Identify valuable data sources and automate collection processes
- Undertake preprocessing of structured and unstructured data
- Analyze large amounts of information to discover trends and patterns
- Leverage programming skills to develop automated systems that help improve business operations
- Build predictive models and machine-learning algorithms
- Present information using data visualization techniques
- Collaborate with engineering and production teams
- Assist other mills (via remote login, video conferencing, or onsite support), provide direction, training, and development support, roll out pre-developed tools, expedite installation of insightful data products
- Travel as required to support development of other mill locations
EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, manuals, regulations, and codes
Ability to write business reports and correspondence
Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers, contractors, employees and outside officials to the company
Clear, concise oral and written communication skills
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to apply concepts of algebra and statistics along with basic math (adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing)
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Ability to gather information and perform detailed analysis and problem solving
Ability to create reports for review by upper management
Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Seeq, and ML / AI software as required to perform the responsibilities of this position
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Employee is regularly required to walk, talk, and hear
Employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, feel; and reach with hands and arms
The employee is occasionally required to sit
The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 50 pounds
Vision requirements include : close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and / or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and fumes of airborne particles
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud
The position may work remotely at times as deemed necessary by the General Manager
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