Lead Data Scientist, Operations Research
Sensata Technologies
Attleboro, MA · $120k–$164k a year · Posted October 15, 2026
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About the job
The Lead Data Scientist, Operations Research leads optimization, forecasting and decision modeling for Sensata's operations, starting with Supply Chain and extending to Procurement and Engineering. Th