Data Science, AI and Business Analyst

Location: Santa Clara, CA, United States; Hybrid

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Analyze the business requirements and converting the requirement into Machine learning/Generative AI problem
• Assess and evaluate the Business Process Flow and Data Flow. 
• Identify the needed data features and labels
• Extract, Transform, Integrate data from multiple data sources into a Data Model
• Transforming large amount of data into compelling visual stories to facilitate analysis and decision making.
• Using large proprietary datasets to conduct training sets and correlation.
• Develops dashboards with rich interactive data visualizations to illustrate the value of bringing the data.
• Predict outcomes based on rigorous experimental design and statistical methods.
• Building related models by using Machine learning and Generative AI techniques
• Assist in benchmarking and quantifying improvements in Generative AI models.

 

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field
• Knowledge of Advanced Predictive Analytics including an exposure to areas such as AI, Deep Learning, Intelligent Bots, Reinforcement Learning, Neural Networks.
• Experience in Data Acquisition/Integration

 

Skills

• Knowledge of data science technologies such as R, Octave, Python, pandas, scipy, numpy, matplotlib, etc.
• Data Science visualization tools (Tableau, Superset, PowerBI, etc.) as well as traditional Reporting/BI tools.
• Knowledge of Advanced Predictive Analytics including an exposure to areas such as AI, Deep Learning, Intelligent Bots, Reinforcement Learning, Neural Networks.
• Knowledge Exploratory data analysis, statistical analysis like sampling, hypothesis testing, central limit theorem, Machine Learning, Deep learning regression and classification models 
• Working knowledge in Generative AI tech stack (Prompt engineering, ChatGPT, Llama, Gemini, RAG etc)
• Expertise in Python programming language
• Experience with Relational and non-relational databases 

 

Working Conditions

• Regular use of a computer and other office equipment is necessary
• Interaction with team members and external contacts is a regular part of the job

 

Physical Requirements

• The employee will be expected to work hybrid / onsite
• Willingness to work off-core hours for global team collaboration and support as needed

 

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Us

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.


Job Summary: We are seeking a Data Science, AI, and Business Analyst to support data-driven decision-making across the organization. This role involves analyzing complex data, building predictive models, and using AI tools to uncover insights that drive business strategy and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, business understanding, and experience with data tools and programming languages.