Umicore

Data Scientist (GenAi)

Umicore  •  Canton de Berne, CH (Onsite)  •  10 days ago
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Job Description

About Umicore

Powering the cars of today and tomorrow. Reducing harmful emissions. Giving unique properties to high-end applications. Giving new life to used metals. As a global advanced materials and recycling group, we develop, produce, and recycle materials for a better life.

About Corporate Research & Development

Driving progress through research. Providing material solutions for the world’s most pressing challenges and anticipating the needs of our customers requires a high level of investment in research. Umicore’s Group Research capabilities focus on new materials and processes to address the megatrends of resource scarcity and clean mobility. The nature of research and development means that we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new ideas. Which is where you come in.

Your Key Accountabilities
  • Delivers expert work in General R, D & I with high quality and timeliness, applying best practices and standards.
  • Executes research projects within program, applying knowledge and expertise.- Builds knowledge and expertise within core competence subdomains.
  • Owns complex tasks in project management and chemical or process engineering, producing accurate outputs and identifying risks or anomalies proactively.
  • Analyzes problems, recommends options, and implements improvements in methods, tools, or data flows.
  • Collaborates with adjacent teams and stakeholders, communicating insights and recommendations clearly.
  • Collaborates cross-functionally to deliver high-quality outcomes and knowledge sharing.
  • Contributes to continuous improvement by identifying and implementing process enhancements.
Who we are looking for

Education & Experience

  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, Data Science or a related field
  • Minimum 3 years of experience developing industrial, agentic systems.
  • Demonstrated experience delivering at least one custom Generative AI application that goes significantly beyond basic document processing or retrieval
  • Experience working directly with business stakeholders and domain experts
  • Industrial or academic background in chemistry, materials science, process technology or automotive applications is considered a strong asset

Technical Competencies

  • Strong practical expertise in Generative AI and Large Language Model technologies.
  • An industrial or educational background in material sciences, research or chemical industry is a big plus.
    Experience designing AI agents, multi-agent architectures and tool-enabled AI systems Knowledge of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), knowledge grounding and trustworthy AI design principles
  • Experience integrating multiple information and data sources into a unified AI solution Strong software engineering and Python programming skills
  • Ability to evaluate emerging AI technologies and translate them into practical business value
  • Familiarity with cloud-based AI platforms and enterprise deployment environments is a plus

What we offer

We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?

Umicore

About Umicore

We innovate from within and drive the science of change. You cannot see us, yet we are part of your everyday lives. We reduce harmful vehicle emissions, give new life to used metals, power the cars of the future...

We believe in the power of materials technology to create sustainable value for people and planet., tackling the global trends of today and tomorrow.

Our products and services accelerate the transformation to carbon free mobility, deliver the next-generation of advanced materials and drive the world towards a circular economy.

We are the circular materials technology company fulfilling our mission to create materials for a better life.

In an environment like this, imagine what you could do?

Industry
Chemicals & Materials
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Brussels, BE
Year Founded
1805
Website
umicore.com
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