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Data Scientist - Analytics as a Service
Position Summary
The Senior Data Scientist is responsible for developing the advanced analytics, machine learning models and AI algorithms that power Qualitrol's Analytics as a Service portfolio. Working closely with the Product Owner, Product Engineers and Data Engineer, this individual transforms industrial data into scalable analytics services that deliver measurable customer value.
Unlike a traditional research-oriented data science role, this position is expected to rapidly move algorithms from experimentation into production, continuously improving model performance through customer feedback, operational data and AI-assisted development practices. Success requires balancing scientific rigor with startup execution speed.
Primary Responsibilities
Analytics & Model Development
Develop advanced analytics for:

• Rotating machine condition monitoring
• Grid monitoring
• Predictive maintenance
• Fault detection
• Anomaly detection
• Asset health assessment
• Failure prediction
• Fleet benchmarking

Design algorithms that are accurate, explainable and production-ready.
Data Mining & Feature Engineering
Extract insights from:

• Sensor data
• Time-series data
• Event logs
• Operational history
• Maintenance records
• Customer operating conditions

Develop robust feature engineering pipelines to improve model accuracy and scalability.
AI & Machine Learning
Develop and optimize:

• Machine learning models
• Statistical models
• Generative AI applications
• Large Language Model integrations
• Predictive analytics
• Recommendation engines

Leverage AI-assisted tools to accelerate experimentation, model development and validation.
Production Deployment
Partner with Product Engineers to:

• Deploy models into production
• Monitor model performance
• Improve inference accuracy
• Reduce computational costs
• Continuously retrain models

Ensure analytics are scalable, reliable and maintainable.
Customer Value Creation
Partner with Product Owner and Customer Success to understand customer use cases and translate them into differentiated analytics capabilities.
Use customer feedback and operational data to continuously improve algorithms and business outcomes.
Required Experience

• Master's or Ph.D. in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics or related field
• 5+ years developing machine learning or industrial analytics solutions
• Strong Python programming experience
• Experience with cloud-based ML environments
• Experience deploying production AI models
• Strong statistical and analytical skills

Preferred Experience
Experience with:

• Industrial AI
• Utilities
• Rotating machinery
• Power systems
• Time-series analytics
• Azure Machine Learning
• AWS SageMaker
• MLOps
• LLMs and Generative AI

Success Measures
Within 12 months:

• Multiple production analytics models deployed
• Measurable improvement in prediction accuracy
• Repeatable MLOps pipeline established
• Analytics capabilities contributing to customer adoption
• Continuous model improvement process operational

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Ralliant Corporation Overview
Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life - faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we're building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.
About Qualitrol
QUALITROL manufactures monitoring and protection devices for high value electrical assets and OEM manufacturing companies. Established in 1945, QUALITROL produces thousands of different types of products on demand and customized to meet our individual customers' needs. We are the largest and most trusted global leader for partial discharge monitoring, asset protection equipment and information products across power generation, transmission, and distribution. At Qualitrol, we are redefining condition-based monitoring.
We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@Ralliant.com.
Pay Range
The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 104300.00-193700.00