Senior Scientist, IT Data

Company: Southwire Company
Location: Carrollton
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America's largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products, and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools, and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions, including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency, as well as field services, including cable testing, rejuvenation, and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement, and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to develop innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship, and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what's possible?The IT Data Senior Scientist will leverage advanced analytics, machine learning, and statistical methods to extract meaningful insights from complex datasets. In this role, they will develop and implement data models, conduct in-depth analysis, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive data-driven decision-making. They will work with large datasets to identify patterns, build predictive models, and provide actionable recommendations that support business strategies. This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and mission-critical AI-based business cases, and solve key challenges through data innovation.Key Responsibilities--- Gather, preprocess, and clean data from various manufacturing sources (e.g., sensors, production systems) to ensure high-quality, accurate datasets for analysis.--- Develop machine learning models to predict equipment failures, enabling proactive maintenance and minimizing downtime on the manufacturing floor.--- Implement AI-driven solutions such as computer vision and statistical models to automate product inspection, identify defects, and maintain product quality.--- Analyze production processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and opportunities for optimization, recommending data-driven strategies to improve throughput and reduce costs.--- Use data analytics to optimize supply chain operations by forecasting demand, improving inventory management, and enhancing logistics to reduce lead times and costs.--- Build and refine predictive models to forecast production schedules, optimize resource allocation, and improve capacity planning based on historical data and trends.--- Design and deploy anomaly detection algorithms to monitor production systems, identifying unusual patterns or failures in real-time to prevent costly errors.--- Work closely with production, engineering, and IT teams to understand business needs, develop solutions, and integrate data science tools into manufacturing workflows.--- Create dashboards, visualizations, and reports to effectively communicate insights and trends to stakeholders and support data-driven decision-making.--- Stay updated on emerging data science techniques and technologies, driving continuous improvements in manufacturing processes and introducing innovative solutions to enhance productivity.Required Education, Experience, and SkillsMinimum Education Level: Bachelor'sSpecialized Degree: Software Engineering, Applied Computer Science, Statistics.Years of Experience: 5-7 yearsField of Expertise: Manufacturing, IoT, Industry 4.0, Cybersecurity, Rockwell PLCsPreferred Education, Experience, and SkillsMinimum Education Level: Master'sCertificates: GCP, AWS, or Azure certifiedYears of Experience: 8-11 yearsPreferred Field of Expertise: Manufacturing in Wire & CableReports To (Supervisor Title): Manager AIDoes this role Manage Southwire Team Members: NoTravel: Domestic % of Time: Up to 50%Workplace Setting: Hybrid (2-3 days a week on-site at Headquarters in Carrollton, GA, or The Battery, ATL)Action OrientedBalances StakeholdersCustomer FocusNimble LearningPlans and AlignsBenefits We Offer:

• 401k with Matching
• Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
• & MoreSouthwire 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, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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