Senior Data Scientist

About the Position

Senior Data Scientist

Are you interested in applying AI and machine learning to real-world manufacturing challenges? Join our innovation team as a Data Scientist and contribute to improving factory operations, product quality, and predictive maintenance. This role offers the opportunity to work within a global organisation advancing Industry 4.0 while transforming complex industrial data into meaningful insights. Could this be your next professional step?

Responsibilities

As a Data Scientist, you will work with cross-functional teams to analyse manufacturing data and develop solutions that improve operational performance. Your responsibilities will include:

• Analyse large-scale manufacturing datasets to identify patterns and anomalies
• Build machine learning models for predictive maintenance and defect detection
• Develop solutions for process optimisation and demand forecasting
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement data-driven initiatives
• Communicate insights to both technical and non-technical audiences

Requirements

You are a detail-oriented individual who enjoys working with data to solve practical challenges. You should have:

• Master’s or PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, or related field
• Experience applying data science in manufacturing or industrial environments
• Proficiency in Python, R, SQL, and machine learning libraries (scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch)
• Experience with data visualisation tools such as Power BI or Tableau
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure Fabric

We Offer

• Opportunity to develop skills in AI and manufacturing analytics
• Work within an international and collaborative team
• Contribute to initiatives that support more efficient operations and sustainable practices
• Professional growth across global projects

About the Company

About NKT

NKT offers a broad range of building wires, low- and medium-voltage power cable solutions supporting both safety in the building sector and the European energy transition. NKT markets high-quality products exceeding high customer expectations and has developed ergonomic solutions that are easy to install. Here, you will join a diverse and international organization operating from five main production sites with strong market positions across Europe driven by customer centricity and a growth focus.

At NKT, we are all Connectors. We connect to develop leading power cable technologies that enable the world’s transition to renewable energy - and we stay connected to grow as people and professionals. As a company, NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and plays a key role as the world moves towards clean energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling reliable energy transmission. Since 1891, NKT has innovated the power cable technology, building the infrastructure from the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy today.

NKT is headquartered in Denmark, operates from more than 30 countries worldwide, and employs 6,500 people globally. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.6 billion in 2025. NKT - We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com

Application Deadline

We will review applications continuously, but we recommend you apply no later than 10th November 2026. Be aware that personality and cognitive tests might be included in the recruitment process. Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.

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Be a Connector of the green tomorrow!