Data Scientist, Process Modeling & Machine Learning

Job overview

The Data Scientist, Process Modeling & Machine Learning role is onsite in Pittsburgh, PA, with customer-site travel as needed. Compensation is not specified. The role supports SMS group’s work in metals production technology and digitalization. The data scientist combines process knowledge with machine learning to improve existing process models and deliver robust production solutions. Working with engineers, domain experts, and customers, the role takes data science work from problem definition and analysis through validation, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.

What you'll do

• Collaborate with process engineers, metallurgists, and domain experts
• translate process knowledge into model structure
• enhance process models with data-driven methods
• develop hybrid models and virtual sensors
• own data science work from scoping through production deployment
• build prototypes and maintain production solutions
• monitor model performance and address drift
• collaborate with cross-functional teams and customers.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

data scientist

process modeling

machine learning

hybrid modeling

virtual sensors

python

sql

production deployment

metals industry

pittsburgh pa

sms group

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• paid vacation and holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• training
• tuition reimbursement
• company-supported learning and opportunities to contribute to scientific papers and industry standards.

Why this role

The posting requires production AI/ML experience and Python, SQL, Git, code review, and familiarity with container technologies. Customer-site travel and onsite office work are required; hybrid and physics-informed modeling experience is preferred.

About the employer

SMS group Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Machine Tool Manufacturing. Sector: 33.