Data Scientist

🚀 Join KEYENCE as an Entry-Level Data Scientist

📍 Location: Keyence U.S. Headquarters – Itasca, IL

💰 Total Compensation (Base + Bonus): $103,283

As a Data Scientist, you’ll be part of the Data Science arm of the Data Analytics and Governance team, helping to drive innovation and efficiency across the business. You’ll develop automation solutions, optimize infrastructure, and build analytical models that inform strategy and uncover new opportunities.

• Optimize and manage relational databases
• Maintain and enhance AWS cloud infrastructure
• Develop automation solutions for complex business challenges
• Build and deploy analytical models using DataIku
• Support additional projects and initiatives as assigned

🎓 Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Informatics, Statistics, Math, or related field
• 1–2 years of experience in data science or advanced analytics
• Experience with AWS cloud infrastructure
• Proficiency in SQL, Python or R
• Experience with machine learning model development and optimization
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to learning
• Familiarity with Linux troubleshooting, Scala, HTML, Java, Tableau, SSH, and VPCs is a plus

💼 What We Offer

• Base Salary: $66,650
• Bonus Target: $36,633 annually (performance-based), paid quarterly 
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401K match, ~4 weeks PTO in first full year
• Career Growth: Promote-from-within culture with base and bonus increases

🌍 Why KEYENCE?

• Recognized by Forbes as one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies
• A global leader in factory automation and quality assurance solutions
• Operating profit of over 40% for 25 consecutive years
• A culture that invests in your success from day one

KEYENCE is an at-will, Equal Opportunity Employer.