Jr Data Scientist
Emerson
Data Science
San José Province, Escazu, Costa Rica
Join Emerson as a Data Scientist and shape smarter, faster commercial decisions through advanced analytics, machine learning, and responsible AI. You’ll partner with data science, engineering, pricing, and business stakeholders to turn complex data into clear, explainable recommendations that improve pricing strategy and customer outcomes. This hands-on role puts your models and insights into real commercial workflows—delivering measurable impact across markets while you grow alongside a supportive, innovation-driven team.
- Support the development and implementation of statistical, machine learning, and AI models to improve product development, pricing strategies, and customer experiences.
- Contribute to the design, refinement, and continuous improvement of rule based and analytical decision support logic used in pricing and commercial processes.
- Stay abreast of relevant research and industry developments and help the team prototype and evaluate new data science and AI techniques, including responsible use of generative AI where appropriate.
- Collaborate closely with cross functional teams (data science, data engineering, pricing, and business partners) to identify opportunities where analytics and AI can deliver measurable value.
- Partner with pricing, sales, and business stakeholders to translate commercial policies, objectives, and constraints into analytically sound and explainable solutions.
- Analyze historical and transactional data to calibrate recommendations, validate outcomes, identify edge cases, and assess business impact across markets.
- Communicate findings, recommendations, and tradeoffs through clear documentation, presentations, and visualizations, tailoring insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Follow established practices for data privacy, security, and responsible AI; proactively raise risks, assumptions, and questions and partner with the team to address them.
- 1–3 years of relevant experience (including internships, co ops, or academic projects) applying statistics and Python to real world datasets.
- Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field required, master’s degree a plus.
- Fluency in English, both written and verbal.
- Hands on knowledge of applied statistics and experimentation (e.g., hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, A/B testing) and core machine learning concepts (e.g., classification, regression, model evaluation).
- Proficiency in Python for data analysis (pandas, NumPy) and working knowledge of SQL for querying data.
- Familiarity with data visualization and business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.
- Experience with Git, Docker, or cloud platforms (Azure preferred) is a plus, but not required.
At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, vacation and holiday leave.
Our Commitment to Our People
At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.
We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.
At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.
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Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.
With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.
We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!
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Join Emerson as a Data Scientist and shape smarter, faster commercial decisions through advanced analytics, machine learning, and responsible AI. You’ll partner with data science, engineering, pricing, and business stakeholders to turn complex data into clear, explainable recommendations that improve pricing strategy and customer outcomes. This hands-on role puts your models and insights into real commercial workflows—delivering measurable impact across markets while you grow alongside a supportive, innovation-driven team.