Junior Data Scientist

WIK Group; Essen; Vor Ort; EUR 42.000 - 62.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

30 days of vacation

Opportunities for international collaboration

Office in Lucerne, Switzerland

Zusammenfassung

A leading global company in product innovation is seeking a Junior Data Scientist to join their team. This entry-level role involves building data pipelines to support sustainability assessments and improving data quality across systems. Ideal candidates should have foundational knowledge in machine learning concepts and skills in Python and SQL. At WIK Group, you will be part of a dynamic team with opportunities for international collaboration and a commitment to sustainability. The position offers 30 days of vacation.

Qualifikationen

• Interest and openness to learn.
• Curiosity and motivation to work with real‑world, imperfect data.
• Foundational exposure to machine learning concepts.
• Passion for technology, sustainability, and product innovation.
• A collaborative, proactive working style.
• Good English skills (must‑have); German and another language is beneficial.

Aufgaben

• Build data analysis pipelines to support sustainability assessments.
• Improve structure, quality, and usability of data across systems.
• Support development of a scalable data governance approach.
• Contribute to defining requirements for future product architectures.
• Develop prototypes and tools for data-driven decisions.
• Collaborate on data projects with engineering and product teams.

Kenntnisse

Python

SQL

Data visualization tools

IoT/edge/cloud infrastructures

Data Visualization

English proficiency

German beneficial

Jobbeschreibung

Junior Data Scientist – WIK Group

WIK Group has 5,000 employees worldwide, creating products used by millions. We are committed to sustainability, innovation and digital transformation.

About the Role

We seek a Junior Data Scientist to work at the intersection of sustainability, product innovation, and digital transformation. In this role, you will help shape our data strategy while engaging directly with real innovation use cases across kitchen and personal care appliances.

What You Will Do

• Build data analysis pipelines to support sustainability assessments (e.g., SBTi) and product-related insights.
• Work with data across systems and formats, improving structure, quality, and usability step by step.
• Support the development of a scalable data governance approach and related frameworks.
• Contribute to understanding product use‑phase data and defining sensor, connectivity, and cloud/edge requirements for future product architectures.
• Develop prototypes, models, and tools that help business teams make data‑driven decisions.
• Collaborate with engineering, sustainability, product management, and manufacturing teams on small and mid‑sized data projects.

What You Bring

• Interest and openness to learn.
• Curiosity and motivation to work with real‑world, imperfect data.
• Foundational exposure to machine learning concepts.
• Beneficial knowledge areas: Python, SQL, embedded systems, IoT/edge/cloud infrastructures, data visualization tools.
• Passion for technology, sustainability, and product innovation.
• A collaborative, proactive working style.
• Good English skills (must‑have); German and another language is beneficial.

Why Us

At WIK Group, you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to developing cutting‑edge technologies. You will receive 30 days of vacation, opportunities for international collaboration, and a chance to make a real impact on sustainability.

After your onboarding phase, your main workplace will be in our newly established office in the historic heart of Lucerne, Switzerland.

Recruitment will begin in January 2026 due to Christmas holidays.

About Us

WIK Group’s mission is to deliver excellence in product development and advanced manufacturing technologies, while ensuring environmental stewardship. We aspire to be a global leader in sustainable product manufacturing and are deeply committed to regenerative technologies.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing