Senior Data Scientist

8574 Laird Technologies Inc (Us); Arkansas; On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Qnity Electronics in Cleveland, Ohio, seeks a Data Scientist to join the R&D team and advance AI-driven solutions for semiconductor and high-tech applications.

You will collaborate with researchers to clean data, build predictive models, and deploy ML/DL pipelines using PyTorch, TensorFlow, and OpenCV. Strong communication with stakeholders is essential for translating results into business impact.

Qualifications

• PhD or MS + 3 years in Data Science, Materials Science, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Strong programming skills in Python, including data preparation, statistical analysis, feature engineering, model development, evaluation, and visualization.
• Demonstrated expertise in statistical modeling, machine learning, and deep learning across regression, predictive modeling, experimental design, hypothesis testing, supervised and unsupervised learning, classification, clustering, neural networks, and transformer-based architectures.
• Strong hands-on experience with Computer Vision, including image classification, object detection, segmentation, anomaly detection, and image-based predictive modeling.
• Experience with Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs), with expertise in prompt engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), AI agents/copilots, and knowledge extraction applications.
• Hands-on experience developing, validating, and deploying AI/ML solutions to solve scientific, engineering, or business problems.
• Experience with modern AI frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn, OpenCV, YOLO, or equivalent technologies.

Skills

Python programming

Statistical modeling

Machine learning

Deep learning

Computer Vision

Generative AI

LLMs

Transformers

Education

PhD or MS + 3y

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Scikit-learn

OpenCV

YOLO

Azure

SQL

MongoDB

Job description

Are you looking to power the next leap in the exciting world of advanced electronics? Do you want to help solve problems that drive success in the rapidly evolving technology and connectivity landscape? Then bring your problem-solving, passion, and creativity to help us power the next leap in electronics. At Qnity, we’re more than a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high-tech industries – we’re a tight-knit team that is motivated by new possibilities, and always up for a challenge. All our dedicated teams contribute to making cutting-edge technology possible. We value forward-thinking challengers, boundary-pushers, and diverse perspectives across all our departments, because we know we play a critical role in the world enabling faster progress for all. Learn how you can start or jumpstart your career with us.

Job Description:

Senior Data Scientist Qnity Electronics is accepting applications for a position as a Data Scientist. This position will be at Qnity’s Cleveland site, Ohio USA. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team that plays a vital and dynamic role in the company’s R&D department.

Qnity Electronics is a premier technology provider across the semiconductor value chain, empowering AI, high performance computing, and advanced connectivity.

In this role, the Data Scientist will collaborate with scientists within Qnity, who are engaged in a variety of research and development projects. A strong candidate will have expertise in data science techniques such as data cleaning, statistical modeling, machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, generative AI, and large language models (LLMs). The applicant should demonstrate strong coding proficiency in Python or R, with the ability to prepare and analyze complex datasets, develop predictive and prescriptive models, build ML/DL pipelines, create compelling visualizations and reports, and evaluate advanced AI models including transformer-based architectures and multimodal systems. Beyond technical expertise, the role requires a highly organized problem solver who can apply structured analytical thinking to complex scientific and business challenges, effectively communicate technical concepts and results to stakeholders, and collaborate closely with R&D, data engineering, and domain experts to develop, deploy, and scale AI-driven solutions.

Required Skills & Education

• PhD or MS + 3 years of experience in Data Science, Materials Science, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Strong programming skills in Python, including data preparation, statistical analysis, feature engineering, model development, evaluation, and visualization.
• Demonstrated expertise in statistical modeling, machine learning, and deep learning across regression, predictive modeling, experimental design, hypothesis testing, supervised and unsupervised learning, classification, clustering, neural networks, and transformer-based architectures.
• Strong hands-on experience with Computer Vision, including image classification, object detection, segmentation, anomaly detection, and image-based predictive modeling.
• Experience with Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs), with expertise in prompt engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), AI agents/copilots, and knowledge extraction applications.
• Hands-on experience developing, validating, and deploying AI/ML solutions to solve scientific, engineering, or business problems.
• Experience with modern AI frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn, OpenCV, YOLO, or equivalent technologies.

Pluses

• Experience with Microsoft Azure or other cloud-based AI/ML platforms, including MLOps and model deployment.
• Experience with SQL, MongoDB, data pipelines, and data engineering workflows.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, influence stakeholders, collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, and present analytical findings to leadership and internal clients.

** Work Arrangement:

This position is expected to begin as a fully onsite role to support onboarding, training, and immersion in our culture, people, facilities, processes, and technologies. After successfully learning the role and establishing strong working relationships across the organization, the position may become eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, typically consisting of one remote workday per week, with the potential for up to two remote workdays per week, subject to business needs, job responsibilities, performance, and manager approval. This is not a guarantee. #LI-LA1 #On-site #Cleveland,OH

Qnity is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class.

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Qnity offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package. To learn more visit the Compensation and Benefits page.

We use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance our recruitment process. Join a global leader making tomorrow’s technologies possible, from AI to advanced computing and beyond. Here, your ideas spark innovation, your curiosity drives progress, and your journey powers the next leap in electronics.

Qnity is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our