Data Scientist

Launch Your Career with Cook SystemsReady to elevate your career? Cook Systems, a certified veteran-owned IT consulting firm, has been transforming businesses and careers since 1990. Whether you’re aiming to work with a Fortune 500 company or a small business, we’ve got you covered. Our core values—integrity, investment, and innovation—drive everything we do, ensuring you grow and succeed in a dynamic, supportive environment. We understand the importance of work-life balance and personal growth. Our cutting-edge IT consulting partners and FastTrack talent program are designed to help you excel.Join our forward-thinking team where excellence and creativity are valued every day. Check out what our associates have to say on Glassdoor. Ready to take your career to new heights? Cook Systems is where your journey to success beginsSummary:As an Industrial Data Scientist & Optimization Specialist Consultant, you will be integral to designing, implementing, and commissioning advanced analytics projects. Your work will support the Digital Industrial Transformation strategy through developing, maintaining, and improving mathematical optimization models. This role offers the opportunity to drive strategic transformation and positively impact industrial operations.Responsibilities:Translate industrial and operational needs into advanced analytics requirements and insights.Design and implement industrial data science solutions to optimize performance, quality, and maintenance.Develop and deploy energy optimization solutions, including the complete industrialization process.Effectively communicate complex analytical results and ideas to stakeholders and decision-makers.Train and support engineers in advanced analytics and optimization techniques.Research and develop optimization algorithms focusing on energy efficiency and sustainability.Qualifications:Master's degree or equivalent 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 technical skills in developing mathematical optimization solutions for complex real-world problems within chemical industrial operations.Minimum of 7 years of experience preferred.Strong background in chemical and process engineering with expertise in applying mathematical optimization techniques and using tools like CPLEX and Gurobi.Proficient in machine learning, including supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning, with hands-on skills in Python, Azure, and Dataiku.Experienced in handling and querying industrial data from historian databases (e.g., PI, IP21) and using tools like Power BI and SEEQ for analysis and visualization.#L1-OnsiteWhy Work with UsAt Cook Systems, we don’t just offer jobs—we build futures. Our team is the heart of everything we do, and we’re committed to supporting you with benefits that go beyond the basics. We want you to feel secure, valued, and empowered from the very beginning of your journey with us. When you join Cook Systems, here’s what you can look forward to:Your Health, Your Way: Choose from two comprehensive medical plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield, complete with dental and vision coverage. With access to one of the nation’s largest networks, you’ll get the care you need for yourself and your family—wherever life takes you.Peace of Mind, Every Step of the Way: Protect what matters most with life, critical illness, and accident insurance through Unum. Because your loved ones deserve security no matter what the future holds.Flexibility for Life’s Needs: Save money and plan ahead with a Flexible Spending Account and Daycare FSA through Navia, helping you manage healthcare and dependent care expenses on your terms.Bridging the Gaps: Unexpected costs? No problem. Our Health Gap Insurance through Sunlife helps ensure you’re covered when it counts.Your Future Starts Now: Dream big with our 401(k) retirement plan through The Standard. After just six months, you will be eligible to participate, because your future deserves a strong foundation.At Cook Systems, you’re not just another employee—you’re a vital member of our team. Here, your ideas matter, your contributions shine, and your career will thrive. Together, we innovate, grow, and celebrate success every step of the way. Are you ready to be part of something bigger? Let’s build the future together at Cook Systems. #IND1 #LI-CS1