Data Scientist - New Grad Leadership Program
The Data Scientist - New Grad Leadership Program at Confidential Client offers a two-year rotational experience across AI, innovation, and business strategy teams to develop leadership and technical skills. The role involves leading projects that leverage AI and digital technologies to drive innovation in clean energy solutions, collaborating globally, and aligning technology with strategic business goals in a hybrid work environment based in Cranberry Township, PA.
About CareerTakes
CareerTakes is a next-generation AI recruiting platform that connects early-career talent with real roles at established companies across regulated industries.
👉 Important disclosure: CareerTakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the CareerTakes platform.
What You’ll Do
This is a two-year New Grad Leadership rotational program for an early-career Data Scientist within the AI & Innovation organization. You will rotate through multiple teams, gaining hands-on experience across AI & Data Infrastructure, Innovation Portfolio, and AI Strategy & Governance. You will contribute to projects that apply machine learning and advanced analytics to improve products, services, and internal processes.
- Lead and deliver analytics/ML projects across rotations, using data-driven problem solving and clear communication
- Build and validate predictive models and ML pipelines using Python, scikit-learn, TensorFlow/PyTorch, or similar frameworks
- Work with data engineering teams to design and consume data pipelines (SQL, ETL, Spark)
- Support model deployment and MLOps best practices (containerization, CI/CD, monitoring)
- Translate technical results into business recommendations; help align AI solutions with strategic goals
- Collaborate with cross-functional and global teams to drive digital transformation and innovation
- Develop leadership skills through project ownership, stakeholder engagement, and rotational feedback
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver end-to-end data science projects: data preparation, exploratory analysis, feature engineering, modeling, validation, and deployment
- Partner with data & AI infrastructure teams to ensure scalable, reproducible solutions
- Document models, code, and assumptions; maintain version control and reproducibility standards
- Apply statistical techniques and rigorous experimentation (A/B testing, causal inference where applicable)
- Identify opportunities to improve processes through automation and AI-driven insights
- Participate in program activities designed to develop leadership, communication, and business acumen
- Upon successful completion of the program, transition into a permanent Data & AI role aligned to your rotation experience
What We’re Looking For
Minimum qualifications and skills for success in this program:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field
- Demonstrated academic achievement and evidence of leadership (projects, clubs, internships, or work experience)
- Hands-on experience with Python (pandas, NumPy), SQL, and machine learning libraries
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and data engineering concepts is a plus
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills
- Business-oriented mindset: ability to connect technical solutions to organizational impact
- Flexibility to relocate for rotations and possible international assignment (e.g., Madrid, Spain) during the program
- Ability to work in a hybrid role based in Cranberry Township, PA
Preferred keywords (include these in applications/resumes where applicable): Data Scientist, New Grad, rotational program, machine learning, AI, MLOps, Python, SQL, data pipelines, cloud, model deployment, analytics, leadership program.
Compensation & Benefits
The base salary range for this position is estimated to be $65,700 to $73,000 per year, depending on experience, qualifications, and skills.
Representative benefits include:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
- Wellness programs and Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and company-observed holidays
- Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
- Education reimbursement and career development programs
- Employee recognition and referral programs
Location & Work Authorization
This role is hybrid and based in Cranberry Township, PA. Local candidates are preferred to support the hybrid schedule and rotation logistics. This position does not offer visa sponsorship.
Some assignments or roles may require compliance with export control or other regulatory requirements; applicants must be able to meet any applicable legal or regulatory eligibility.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact CareerTakes.
How to Apply
CareerTakes will coordinate the application and interview process as the third-party recruiter. Applicants who meet the qualifications will be considered for this rotational New Grad Leadership Program and may be presented to our confidential client for hiring decisions.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
CareerTakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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