Cognizant · 5 days ago
Data Scientist
Appleton, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelCognizant is a leading technology company seeking a Data Scientist to enhance their analytical capabilities in potato fries production. The role involves developing analytical frameworks, collaborating with plant teams, and translating complex data into actionable insights through visualizations.
ConsultingIndustrial AutomationInformation TechnologySoftwareSoftware Engineering
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop and iterate on analytical frameworks to evaluate capacity, throughput, and system constraints across potato fries production stages
Work closely with plant teams, engineering, and insights teams to validate assumptions, refine models, and drive data-informed decision-making
Translate complex data into actionable insights using clear and impactful visualizations
Build tools and dashboards to monitor key performance metrics and enable self-serve analytics
Qualification
Required
Technical & Analytical Proficiency
Strong command of Python for data analysis and modeling
Ability to wrangle and analyze time-series and operational datasets
Familiarity with statistical methods and basic machine learning techniques
Data Visualization & Communication
Proficient in data visualization tools (e.g., Python and Power BI)
Ability to translate data findings into clear, concise, and actionable visuals
Skilled in crafting presentations style story telling for both technical and non-technical audiences
Manufacturing Domain Acumen
Demonstrated interest in or experience with manufacturing, operations, or industrial systems (e.g., refrigeration, production lines, capacity planning)
Ability to understand plant operations, process flows, and constraints to contextualize analysis
Problem Solving & Initiative
Capable of working on ambiguous problems and breaking them down into structured analytical tasks
Demonstrated experience designing analysis frameworks from scratch or improving existing ones
Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
Strong written and verbal communication skills with a top-down approach (start with the 'so what')
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and analytics teams
Comfortable presenting findings and recommendations to mid-to-senior level stakeholders
Preferred
Exposure to manufacturing data systems (e.g., PI System, SCADA, MES)
Experience with simulation tools or modeling physical processes (e.g., heat transfer, fluid dynamics)
Company
Cognizant
Cognizant is a professional services company that helps clients alter their business, operating, and technology models for the digital era.
Founded in 1994
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$0.24MKey Investors
Summit Financial Wealth Advisors
2025-03-08Post Ipo Equity
2016-11-18Post Ipo Equity· $0.24M
1998-06-19IPO
Leadership Team
Ravi Kumar S
Chief Executive Officer
Anil Cheriyan
CTO / EVP Strategy & Technology
Recent News
2026-01-15
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