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Wabtec Corporation Sr. Data Scientist in Atlanta, Georgia
Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com .
It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.
The transportation industry constantly strives to execute its operation efficiently. From network activities such as the dispatching of trains to intermodal terminals where these trains are built— efficiency is key. New technologies such as automation present greater opportunities for novel optimization algorithms, machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques to deliver value to the transportation industry.
Who will you be working with?
As a member of the Operations Research and Advanced Analytics team, you will work closely with product managers, owners, and engineers to develop and implement cutting-edge network planning and optimization algorithms for various Wabtec products including Yard Planner. You will also be responsible for interacting with railroad customers, operations research experts and universities in developing state of the art algorithms and solution techniques.
How will you make a difference?
You will be responsible for developing algorithms and models to incorporate in Wabtec products such as Yard and Movement Planners. Such models and smarts embedded in Wabtec products will help railroad customers and users to make optimal/better decisions and automate the process.
What do we want to know about you?
You must have:
MS or PhD in Operations Research, Applied Mathematics or Computer Science
Minimum of 5 years of software development experience in optimization/network modeling/machine learning/AI with emphasis on algorithm/heuristic implementation
Experience in object-oriented programming such as Java, C#, or C++ Experience in using Machine learning and AI tools such as Python and R
Demonstrated awareness of how to succeed in ambiguous circumstances
Automation experience is a plus
Experience in using optimization suites such as CPLEX or Gurobi is also a plus
What will your typical day look like?
Model large scale transportation network and terminal operations to optimize efficiency
Collect and analyze operational data to determine the effectiveness of optimization models and algorithms
Implement proof of concepts to help make technology choices and validate modeling assumptions
Liaise with customers, operations researchers and subject matter experts to improve algorithm effectiveness against Key Performance Indicators
Work with Wabtec software product owners to identify model and algorithm behaviors which are common across the industry
What about the physical demands of the job?
Must be willing to work out of an office located in Atlanta, GA or Melbourne, FL
Must be willing to travel up to 15% of your time
You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.
Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Wabtec may agree to sponsor an individual for an employment visa now or in the future if there is a shortage of individuals with particular skills.
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).
Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles…people like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.