Senior Data Scientist: AI & Optimization for R&D

Amcor Limited; Neenah (WI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Amcor Limited is seeking a Sr. Data Scientist to lead advanced analytics initiatives within the Core R&D group. You will build optimization, AI, and ML solutions to cut costs, improve manufacturing efficiency, and inform product design.

You will shape data pipelines and collaborate across R&D, Operations, Finance, and IT to deliver high-impact insights. This role requires a PhD or MS with 5+ years of industry experience, strong Python/SQL, and expertise in optimization, plus experience

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Data Science, Operations Research, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related field.
• 5+ years (3+ with PhD) of industry experience in operations research, data science, and/or technical engineering field.
• Proven statistical modeling and machine learning skills; expertise in mathematical optimization is essential.
• High proficiency in Python and SQL, including building or contributing to data pipelines.
• Experience with Azure cloud platform preferred;熟悉 optimization solvers HiGHS, Gurobi, CPLEX.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of optimization, AI, and analytics solutions to enable data-driven decisions across R&D.
• Develop and deploy predictive models to improve speed, throughput, and product design.
• Design data structures and pipelines, partner with data engineers for robust data sourcing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, Operations, IT, Finance) to align analytics with business strategy.
• Translate complex insights into clear recommendations for technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

Python

SQL

Machine Learning

Data Science

Optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

MS or PhD in Data Science, OR, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related field

Tools

Azure

HiGHS

Gurobi

CPLEX

Job description

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Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.

At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business.

Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.

As a Sr. Data Scientist in Amcor Core R&D, you'lllead the development of models and advanced analytics tools, enabling data-driven decision making across the global Flexibles R&D organization. This role develops mathematical optimization, machine learning, and AI solutions, and contributes to the data pipelines that feed them — to support cost reduction, manufacturing efficiency, and product design.

This position works closely with cross-functional teams to integrate enterprise data into the R&D development process and enable scalable, high-impact capabilities that drive business results. Serves as a senior technical expert for optimization, AI, and advanced analytics, providing recommendations that help shape the R&D analytics roadmap and digital transformation initiatives.

Optimization, AI, & Advanced Analytics

Champion the digital transformation of R&D, scaling advanced analytics, optimization, AI, and automation solutions

Build optimization models that minimize material cost across product structures and recipes while meeting performance requirements

Develop scheduling and process optimization models — sequencing for transition waste minimization and improving how products are matched to asset capabilities

Develop and deploy analytics tools and predictive models that improve the speed, throughput, and robustness of the R&D design and development process — including early detection of design risks and material property prediction

Translate complex analytical insights into clear, actionable recommendations for technical and non-technical audiences

Continuously improve modeling approaches, optimization techniques, and analytics tools through adoption of best practices and emerging methods

Act as a steward for proper use and protection of confidential R&D data

Serve as subject-matter-expert in Amcor R&D systems and data structures

Use knowledge of product structures, R&D design process and manufacturing processes to identify opportunities where advanced analytics tools can create value for Amcor

Design and implement data structures and features that enable development of advanced analytic tools and predictive models

Perform data modeling and feature engineering to support optimization and analytics tools, ensuring data structures are fit for advanced modeling and scalability

Partner closely with data engineers to ensure robust data pipelines and high-quality, connected data sources across systems

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Act as a strategic partner to R&D, Operations, Procurement, Finance, Commercial, and IT to understand business challenges and propose solutions that connect to Advanced Analytics team strategy

Collaborate with Business Intelligence teams and systems owners to align analytics tools with enterprise data standards and reporting frameworks

Collaborate cross-functionally to understand business challenges that can be solved via advanced analytics techniques and advise on data quality and structure required to support capability

Contribute as a senior technical consultant to solve complex business and technical challenges using data and advanced modeling techniques

What Success Looks Like

Scaled deployment of enterprise analytics solutions

Increased speed and quality of R&D decision-making

Strong adoption of AI and advanced analytics tools across the organization

Robust, trusted data infrastructure supporting innovation and growth

Qualifications/Requirements

MS or PhD in Data Science, Operations Research, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related field.

5+ years (3+ with PhD) of industry experience in operations research, data science, and/or technical engineering field.

Demonstrated success improving organizational performance through analytics, AI/ML models.

Proven experience managing cross‑functional projects with measurable impact.

Proven statistical modeling and machine learning skills; expertise in mathematical optimization is essential.

High Proficiency in Python, SQL, including building or contributing to data pipelines.

Experience with Azure cloud platform preferred. Experience with optimization solvers (HiGHS, Gurobi, CPLEX)

Proven understanding of polymer science, film extrusion, or food-packaging interactions is highly preferred.

#LI-onsite

We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:

• Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
• Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation
• Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns
• The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision plans

Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees

Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location

Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits

Retirement Savings Plan with company match

Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)

Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)

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