At Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology, we provide tools for the engineering of micro- and nano-structures, with customers using our process solutions to research and produce materials and semiconductors vital for everything from medical devices and diagnostics, to electric cars and quantum computers.
As a Data Scientist you will bring both a creative input and a technical knowledge to problems in data science. You will be a core part of a team – to be a leader of the team when needed; be able to be lead and inspire the creative process while also developing prototypes and new concepts using practical skills and ideation methods; emphasize the inventive and innovative elements of being a technologist.
Key Responsibilities as an Innovator:
To communicate effectively with senior management, peers, marketing and sales teams on project technical decisions and product benefits.
To understand the use of the product in the wider “Jobs to be done” context in support of product business model development.
To work towards becoming a recognised expert in their field, capable of supporting complex customer or field service projects – the role may involve some international travel.
To support developing and maintaining the products and product road map in their field of competence.
Be a flexible thinker, proactive and drive the design and development of new ideas that can make a difference.
To have the ability to think broadly and adopt and/or adapt technology or understanding from other fields of interest to create future business opportunities and communicate their potential to peers.
To develop and nurture significant collaborations and partnerships with customers.
Key Responsibilities as a Data Scientist: Delivery of new product or new features to agreed specifications and timescale. Manage the project execution ensuring critical path activities are on time. Identify risk areas within the project and pre-empt with corrective action. Sharing of knowledge and collaboration with Plasma colleagues in other departments. A need for proactive engagement with third parties through networking, external visits, conferences and workshops with an emphasis within the UK or Europe.
Education / Qualifications: A degree or higher qualification in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Engineering, or Computer Science is an advantage. An Innovation Developer must be a skilled developer of ideas. A clear background in development is preferred so a developing portfolio or industry track record of innovation is important.
Professional Skills/ Abilities:
Data Science - Essential
Experience of process development, using plasma processing tools and using thin film metrology tools.
Knowledge of data science tools, e.g. Python, Pandas, Scikit Learn, Tensorflow, Spark
Experience of managing lab data.
Understanding of thin-film metrology and plasma monitoring.
Desirable - Experience of developing data pipelines and managing data generation and ingestion to a database.
General - Desirable Have a solid understanding of general physics and engineering principles and have a good knowledge of engineering methods and technology relevant to semiconductor processing market. Be able to demonstrate a natural, logical problem-solving ability is important. Have experience of significant involvement in development projects from inception to market delivery with a demonstrable ability to plan to meet business objectives. Be methodical and organised and be familiar with modern project management practices (e.g., Agile and waterfall).
Benefits:
In addition to a competitive starting salary, Oxford Instruments also offers structured career development opportunities, a good work-life balance, private healthcare, a share incentive plan, 25 days annual leave, early finish on on Fridays, a defined contribution Group Personal Pension Plan, and a flexible benefits package that you can tailor to your own requirements.
If this role sounds of interest to you, please apply with your updated CV.
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