Industrial Data Scientist & Optimization Specialist (F/M/X)

Solvay is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

About the role

Our Global Advanced Automation & Industrial Data Analytics team, composed of 5 people, is integrated in the Industrial Function and focuses on improving the assets performance of our manufacturing sites to enable efficient, sustainable and profitable chemical industrial operations in collaboration with our Business Units & Corporate Functions.

As an Industrial Data Scientist & Optimization Specialist, you will work on designing, implementing, and commissioning advanced analytics projects & developing, maintaining, and improving mathematical optimization models to support our Digital Industrial Transformation strategy. You will get the opportunity to contribute to the strategic transformation of the company and have a positive impact on the industrial operations.

You will be accountable for: 

• Translating industrial and operational needs into advanced analytics requirements and insights.
• Designing and implementing industrial data science solutions to optimize performance, quality, and maintenance.
• Developing and deploying energy optimization solutions, including the full industrialization process.
• Communicating complex analytical results and ideas to stakeholders and decision-makers effectively.
• Training and supporting engineers in advanced analytics and optimization techniques.
• Researching and developing optimization algorithms with a focus on energy efficiency and sustainability.

We offer a permanent contract based on hybrid working mode.

About you

• Relevant education degree or equivalent in Master in Chemical Engineering, Process Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field with a strong chemical/process background and specialization in Data Science, Machine Learning, Modeling, Simulation and/or Optimization.
• Relevant work experience in Data Science techniques and demonstrable technical skills in developing mathematical optimization solutions for complex real-world problems, applied to chemical industrial operations. Minimum 5 years of experience preferred.

Competencies:

• Process Engineering & Optimization: Strong background in chemical and process engineering with expertise in applying mathematical optimization techniques and using tools like CPLEX and Gurobi to solve complex industrial problems.
• Industrial Data Science: Proficient in machine learning, covering supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning, with hands-on skills in Python, Azure, and Dataiku for industrial applications.
• Data Management & Visualization: Experienced in handling and querying industrial data from historian databases (e.g., PI, IP21) and using industry-leading tools like Power BI and SEEQ for analysis and visualization.

Behaviors:

• Collaborative
• Results driven
• Effective communication

About the pay

Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role. Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and/or other incentives.

Benefits:

• Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage.

• Prioritization of well-being: work-life balance promotion, flexible approach to work part-time or hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support.

• Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship and free language courses.

About us

• Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay's pivotal innovations in the soda ash process, is dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally through its workforce of over 9,000 employees. Since 1863, Solvay harnesses the power of chemistry to create innovative, sustainable solutions that answer the world’s most essential needs such as purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, preserving our food supplies, protecting our health and well-being, creating eco-friendly clothing, making the tires of our cars more sustainable and cleaning and protecting our homes. As a world-leading company with €4.7 billion in net sales in 2024 and listings on Euronext Brussels and Paris (SOLB), its unwavering commitment drives the transition to a carbon-neutral future by 2050, underscoring its dedication to sustainability and a fair and just transition.
• At Solvay, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

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