Data Engineer

Key Skills

Apache Hadoop, C Programming, C++, Data science techniques, Java Programming, Machine learning techniques, MapReduce, Python Programming, PyTorch, R Programming, Scala Programming, SQL, TensorFlow

Job Description

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow’s transportation.

Enterprise Connectivity (EC) is a growing team that is looking for a Data Engineer/Scientist to join the Product Development team. We are looking for a high-potential analyst to assist in all phases of analysis. This is an exciting role that will interface with a wide variety of teams both within EC and across the enterprise. This role with offer a broad spectrum of opportunities and will require a successful candidate to have strengths in both strategy and analytics.

What you’ll be able to do:

• Strategic Thinking: Able to influence the strategic direction of the company by identifying opportunities in large, rich data sets and creating and implementing data driven strategies and Key Performance Indicators
• Modeling: Experience with creating ETL processes to source and link data, feature design and selection design and implement statistical / predictive models using edge algorithms on diverse sources of data and testing and validation of models.
• Analytics: Utilize analytical applications like R, Python, SAS, Alteryx, Matlab to identify trends and relationships between different pieces of data, draw appropriate conclusions and translate analytical and machine learning findings into business strategies.
• Visualization: Create visualizations to connect disparate data, find patterns and tell engaging stories. This includes both scientific visualization as well as geographic (GIS) analysis using applications such as Tableau and Qlik, Power BI or ArcGIS.
• Communications and Project Management: Capable of turning dry analysis into an exciting story that influences the direction of the business and communicating with diverse teams to take a project from start to finish. Collaborate with product teams to develop and support our internal data platform and to support ongoing analyses. 
• Engage in exciting and constantly evolving projects that will help to form the future of Ford Motor Company. 

The minimum requirements we seek:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related scientific field of study
• 1+ years of experience with SAS, SPSS, Python, R, Java, MatLab, ArcGIS or other analytic / development platforms.
• 1+ years of dynamic data modeling and machine learning experience.

 Our preferred requirements:

• MBA or Master’s Degree in a science-based program with an emphasis on data analysis
• Familiarity with big data and machine learning tools and platforms.
• Project management experience and strong leadership skills
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment where problems are not always well-defined
• Inquisitive, proactive, and interested in learning new tools and techniques
• Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills

What you’ll receive in return:

As part of the Ford family, you’ll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings and stock investment plans, incentive compensation and much more. You’ll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition.

If you have what it takes to help us redefine the future of mobility, we’d love to have you join us.

Visa sponsorship may be available for this position.