Data Scientist (Bulacan)

Philippine Batteries Incorporated; Bulacan; On-site; PHP 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Philippine Batteries Incorporated is seeking a Data Scientist to transform manufacturing and enterprise data into predictive and prescriptive insights that improve efficiency, quality, and strategic decisions.

The role emphasizes exploratory analysis, hypothesis testing, model experimentation, and applying AI approaches including generative and agentic AI to drive continuous improvement in operations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or other closely related analytical fields with a strong foundation in quantitative methods, programming, and data analytics; Latin honors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and prepare large datasets from manufacturing systems and enterprise platforms.
• Perform exploratory data analysis, hypothesis testing, and statistical modeling.
• Develop predictive and prescriptive models using machine learning, deep learning, and advanced statistical approaches.
• Apply feature engineering, dimensionality reduction, and optimization methods to improve model performance.
• Experiment with generative and agentic AI for advanced simulation and decision support.
• Validate models using appropriate performance metrics and cross-validation.
• Collaborate with data engineers, BI analysts, and cross-functional teams to support analytics workflows.
• Create visualizations, dashboards, and reports to communicate insights.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Data modeling

Machine learning

Deep learning

Generative AI

Agentic AI

Experimental design

Optimization methods

Cloud platforms

SQL

Data visualization

Education

Analytical STEM degree (Chem Eng / Industrial Eng / CS / Data Science / Applied Math / Stats)

Tools

ML frameworks

Big data platforms

Visualization tools

Job description

The primary function of the Data Scientist is to transform manufacturing and enterprise data into predictive and prescriptive insights that enhance efficiency, quality, and strategic decision-making. This role focuses on data exploration, hypothesis testing, and model experimentation, applying statistical methods, machine learning, deep learning, and emerging AI approaches including generative and agentic AI to drive continuous improvement across operation.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

• 1. Collect, clean, and prepare large datasets from manufacturing systems, enterprise platforms, and external sources to ensure quality and consistency.
• 2. Perform exploratory data analysis, hypothesis testing, and statistical modeling to identify trends, correlations, and opportunities for improvement.
• 3. Develop predictive and prescriptive models using machine learning, deep learning, and advanced statistical approaches.
• 4. Apply feature engineering, dimensionality reduction, and optimization methods to improve model accuracy, efficiency, and interpretability.
• 5. Experiment with and evaluate emerging AI approaches including generative and agentic AI for advanced simulation, anomaly detection, and decision support.
• 6. Validate, benchmark, and refine models using appropriate performance metrics and cross-validation methods.
• 7. Collaborate with data engineers, BI analysts, and cross-functional teams to align data requirements, ensure availability, and support analytics workflows.
• 8. Create visualizations, dashboards, and reports to communicate insights and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• 9. Document models, methods, workflows, and assumptions to ensure transparency, reproducibility, and knowledge sharing.
• 10. Stay current on new tools, frameworks, and research in data science and AI, and assess their applicability to continuous improvement and data initiatives.
• 11. Perform other related tasks as needed to support enterprise data initiatives and business objectives.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• 1. Formal Education:
  • - Graduate of Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, or other closely related analytical fields with a strong foundation in quantitative methods, programming, and data analytics; Latin honors preferred.
• 2. Experience:
  • - 2-3 years of professional experience in data science, analytics, or applied statistics.
• 3. Training/Skills:
  • - Proficient in statistical analysis, data modeling, and machine learning.
  • - Strong SQL skills for data querying, transformation, and performance optimization.
  • - Experienced in machine learning and deep learning frameworks for predictive and prescriptive modeling.
  • - Familiar with generative AI and agentic AI approaches for advanced analytics and intelligent automation.
  • - Knowledgeable in experimental design, hypothesis testing, and optimization methods for model development.
  • - Hands-on experience with cloud and big data platforms for scalable analytics.
  • - Skilled in data visualization and reporting tools for insight communication.
  • - Strong foundation in statistics, probability, and linear algebra to support advanced modeling.