Data Scientist

Expro
Aberdeen
3 weeks ago
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We know it's our people that make Expro great, and we offer a fulfilling career across all disciplines of our international organization.

We're at the heart of the energy transition, developing and delivering future-facing technologies in support of a more sustainable future for us all. From ground-breaking use of our technologies and expertise, through to tremendous community partnerships, we take our responsibilities as a Citizen of the World seriously. 

Our rich history is built on decades of experience, teamwork and outstanding performance… and our future is built on people like you!

Overall Purpose of the Job


As our new Data Scientist you will play a pivotal role within Group Engineering, applying advanced data science techniques and deep knowledge of fluid dynamics, multiphase flow, and physical systems to solve complex engineering challenges.


Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, the role involves developing and validating physics-based models, analysing large sensor datasets, and delivering actionable insights that drive innovation in product performance and operational efficiency.


The position requires a strong commitment to scientific rigor, collaboration, and continuous improvement, ensuring all analytical work meets the highest standards of quality, safety, and reproducibility.

Key Activities and Accountabilities


To apply advanced data science techniques with a strong foundation in fluid dynamics, & applied physics to analyse, model, & interpret complex engineering challenges within Expro’s solutions.


This role requires leveraging deep expertise in the behaviour of fluids & physical systems to extract actionable insights from sensor data, validate & improve engineering models, and drive innovation in product development & operational performance.


The successful candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance the reliability & effectiveness of Expro’s products and services through physics-driven data analysis.

Develop & implement data science solutions grounded in fluid dynamics, multiphase flow, & applied physics to support engineering product lines enabling accurate performance prediction & service delivery


Apply physics-based modelling & advanced analytics to large, complex datasets from IoT & sensor systems, extracting actionable insights into fluid behaviour & system performance
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to validate & refine models, ensuring solutions are physically accurate and practically applicable
Provide technical expertise to software & firmware development teams, ensuring integration of robust, physics-informed algorithms into Expro’s solutions
Generate intellectual property by developing novel approaches & contributing to patents that enhance Expro’s competitive advantage in fluid & multiphase flow analysis
Ensure that projects are adequately documented & archived information (e.g., data, algorithms & derivations) is both comprehensive & accessible
Document & archive all analytical work ensuring transparency, reproducibility & compliance with quality management systems
Support the development & implementation of procedures for analytical & modelling activities, maintaining high standards of quality & safety

Job Knowledge and Qualifications

A rigorous approach to investigations with (as a minimum) a degree in Physics, Engineering or Mathematics


Background in supporting multidisciplinary engineering development teams with modelling & data analysis
Proven experience developing algorithms to model real-world behaviour of large data sets derived from IoT sensor systems
Ability to derive algorithmic solutions & apply advanced data science techniques to real-world physics & data
Experience in developing visual representations of complex, dynamic, multivariate data sets for real-time analysis, with data derived from IoT based systems
Familiarity with computational fluid dynamics (CFD) tools & methods for simulating & analysing fluid behaviour in engineering applications
Experience with C#, Python & Multiphysics modelling tools (e.g., Ansys & Comsol)
Background in physical fluid dynamics modelling, multiphase flow analysis, or environmental sensor data analysis

At Expro, we live by our values, People, Performance, Planet and Partnerships. People are always at the heart of our success.

Expro is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions relating to qualified candidates are made fairly and consistently. Diversity and inclusiveness is important to our current and future success by providing varied experiences, ideas and insights to inform decisions, identify new approaches and solve business challenges.

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