Sulzer is a global leader in fluid engineering and chemical processing applications. We specialize in energy-efficient pumping, agitation, mixing, separation, purification, crystallization and polymerization technologies for fluids of all types. Our solutions enable carbon emission reductions, development of polymers from biological sources, recycling of plastic waste and textiles, and efficient power storage. Our customers benefit from our commitment to innovation, performance and quality through our responsive network of 180 world-class manufacturing facilities and service centers across the globe. Sulzer has been headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, since 1834.
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R&D Data Scientist - Full Time - Winterthur, Switzerland
Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.
Join our Technology & Innovation team within Sulzer Chemtech in Winterthur, Switzerland as R&D Data scientist to help us take digital innovation to the next level. You will help drive our digitalization strategy by leading and delivering data-driven solutions to accelerate our ambitious, sustainable growth agenda.
Your main tasks and responsibilities:
- Design and implement data-driven initiatives for product and process R&D.
- Combine data science, statistic with domain experience to facilitate data-driven decision making.
- Work closely with cross-functional project teams to develop digital & data science solutions.
- Develop insights from complex datasets, generate data-driven hypotheses, design experiments and drive the development of optimized products and process solutions.
- Design and implement data-driven/digital tools for advanced analytics, predictive algorithms, and data visualization.
- Communicate actionable insights using data to a diverse audience across all levels of the organization.
- Be an ambassador for driving a data-driven mindset across the organization.
To succeed in this role, you will need:
- PhD in Chemical or Process Engineering (or similar) with relevant domain experience.
- Strong background in data science and hands-on experience in applying data-driven/statistical learning methodologies to chemical process/product development is a must have.
- Industrial experience in data science/modeling in the chemical process industry with is a big advantage.
- Experience in programming languages such as python, R and data science toolkits.
- Additional experimental background in relevant domains is a plus.
- Ability to build effective relationships with experimentalists and cross-functional teams.
- Bold thinker, proactive, collaborative, solution-oriented, "doer" mindset.
- Experience in identifying data science opportunities based on business needs.
- Knowledge of software development best practices, database management and agile methodologies.
- Fluency in English, written and spoken.
What we offer you:
- 25 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) + service days
- Defined contribution pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Program/health care
- On-site car parking/public transport allowance
- Access to a wide range of discounts
No visa or work permit support can be provided for this role
Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2024 in Brazil, China, Germany, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States.