Senior AI Scientist, Industrial Process Analytics & Sustainability

dsm-firmenich; Delft; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct impact on manufacturing operations

Opportunity for professional growth

Supportive community with industry experience

Job summary

dsm-firmenich is seeking a Data Scientist in Delft, Netherlands to develop and implement data science applications that enhance chemical and biochemical manufacturing. The role involves collaborating with engineers to improve operational performance and contribute to sustainability goals. Candidates should have a PhD in a relevant field, hands-on machine learning expertise, and strong communication skills to navigate complex stakeholder landscapes. Join a global team focused on optimizing processes and delivering measurable impacts.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of academic or industrial work experience in manufacturing data science.
• Ability to create end-to-end computational workflows.
• Understanding of (bio)chemical processes and process control.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and ship scalable data science applications for manufacturing.
• Implement model- and data-driven approaches to support plant engineers.
• Collaborate in multi-disciplinary teams to improve yield, throughput, quality, and sustainability.

Skills

Machine Learning expertise

Excellent problem-solving skills

Communication and domain translation

Hands-on experience in manufacturing data science

Education

PhD or similar experience in (Bio)Chemical Engineering or related field

Tools

Python

Data Science stack for data manipulation

Docker

CI/CD

Job description

dsm-firmenich is seeking a Data Scientist in Delft, Netherlands to develop and implement data science applications that enhance chemical and biochemical manufacturing. The role involves collaborating with engineers to improve operational performance and contribute to sustainability goals. Candidates should have a PhD in a relevant field, hands-on machine learning expertise, and strong communication skills to navigate complex stakeholder landscapes. Join a global team focused on optimizing processes and delivering measurable impacts.