Data Scientist

Company Generac Power Systems

Name Data Scientist

Req # 64787

Employment Type Full Time

Shift 1st

A career at Generac means stepping into a company that leads technological advances. For more than five decades, Generac has designed and manufactured diesel, natural gas, and bi-fuel generators, but we’ve evolved into so much more. As we continue to grow in both size and technological advances, we consistently push past norms to pave a way towards the future. We are not simply satisfied with what is working now. Instead, we challenge ourselves to revolutionize and optimize the industry while bringing out the best in our people.

The Data Scientist I is responsible for the analysis of structured and unstructured data using various techniques, e.g., statistical analysis, explanatory and predictive modeling, data mining. The Data Scientist I will be expected to develop models, using machine learning or incorporating advanced programming to find and analyze data. The Data Scientist I will determine best practices and develop actionable insights and recommendations for the current operations or issues and works closely with the business functional teams to address and drive continuous improvement. The Data Scientist I must have familiarity with the manipulation of unstructured data in a data analytics environment and the use of open-source tools, cloud computing, machine learning and data visualization and appropriate, relevant programming languages.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Utilize data lakes to compile a useable and actionable format from multiple sources.

• Find patterns and trends in datasets to uncover insights.

• Create algorithms and data models to forecast outcomes.

• Use machine learning techniques to improve the quality of data or product offerings.

• Communicate recommendations to other teams and senior staff.

• Deploy data tools such as Python, R, SAS, or SQL in data analysis.

• Create and present charts and graphs within Tableau, PowerBI, Excel.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• BS/BA in Computer Science, Engineering or relevant field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience using business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau) and data frameworks.

• Statistical analysis and computing knowledge

• Data visualization

• Knowledge of various programming languages, such as Python, Perl, C/C++, R, SQL, and Java

• Excellent oral and written communication

• Strong decision-making skills

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion, the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of

frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Great Reasons to work for Generac:

• Competitive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k and many more

• State-of-the-art facility with an onsite gym, walking trails, café, free parking and many employee activities

• Scheduled events throughout the year that allow our employees, both current and retirees, to gather together and enjoy their time with their families and co-workers

• Enjoy summer hours (Memorial Day – Labor Day)

• Pride! When a storm strikes, Generac employees always rise to the occasion. Each time a storm hits many employees volunteer their time with the customer support team or on the production line while others go right into storm-affected areas to repair generators

• We believe in having fun. From minor celebrations to major events, our employees balance their work by building a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration through a variety of occasions, including our Fun Days.

• Every day is Jeans Day! Dress for your day.

• Product loan and discount programs

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”