Lead AI & Optimization Scientist, R&D Analytics

Amcor; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Amcor in Neenah, WI seeks a Senior Data Scientist to lead optimization, AI, and advanced analytics across global R&D. You’ll build models, develop data pipelines, and translate insights into actionable guidance for cost reduction and product design.

You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, own modeling approaches, and drive digital transformation within the R&D analytics roadmap to deliver measurable business impact.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Data Science, OR, Eng, Applied Math or related field.
• Proven success applying analytics, AI/ML models to business challenges.
• Cross-functional project leadership with measurable impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead optimization and AI projects across R&D to reduce costs and improve product design.
• Develop scheduling and planning models to optimize manufacturing and operations.
• Translate complex analytics into clear guidance for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate with data engineers to ensure robust data pipelines and data quality.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data pipelines

Machine learning

Optimization

Statistics

Education

MS or PhD in Data Science, OR, Eng, Applied Math

Tools

Azure

HiGHS

Gurobi

CPLEX

Job description

Amcor in Neenah, WI seeks a Senior Data Scientist to lead optimization, AI, and advanced analytics across global R&D. You’ll build models, develop data pipelines, and translate insights into actionable guidance for cost reduction and product design.

You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, own modeling approaches, and drive digital transformation within the R&D analytics roadmap to deliver measurable business impact.