Model-e Data Scientist

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.

We are seeking top-tier data science professionals who can contribute to our efforts with experience in the development of software products in the Connected Vehicle areas. This position is passionate about feature development and analysis to ensure high quality feature deployment and robust software functionality. This could also involve other elements of the feature development process because we are seeking to add high quality people to the team rather than trying to squeeze engineers into a specific role.
What you’ll be able to do:

• Critical Thinking: Able to influence the strategic direction of the company by finding opportunities in large, rich data sets and crafting and implementing data driven strategies that fuel growth including cost savings, revenue, and profit.
• Modeling: Assessments, and evaluating impacts of missing/unusable data, design and select features, develop, and implement statistical/predictive models using edge algorithms on diverse sources of data and testing and validation of models.
• Analytics: Use analytical applications and languages like Python, Alteryx, and tools in GCP to identify trends and relationships between different pieces of data, draw appropriate conclusions and translate analytical findings into business strategies or analytics software.
• Data Engineering: Experience with crafting ETL processes to source and link data in preparation for Model/Algorithm development. This includes domain expertise of data sets in the environment, third-party data evaluations, data quality
• Visualization: Build visualizations to connect disparate data, find patterns and tell engaging stories. This includes both scientific visualization as well as geographic using applications such as QlikSense and GCP Data Products

The minimum requirements we seek:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field or a combination of education and equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience of statistical methods and their accurate application e.g., principal component analysis, correspondence analysis, k-means cluster analysis, factor analysis, multi-variate analysis, and data modeling.
• 2+ years’ experience with Python, SQL, Cloud (preferably GCP).
• 2+ years’ experience working in a multi-functional, agile product team environment/analytic delivery team.

Our preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field or a combination of education and equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience in Automotive, Transportation, Digital Business, or Analytics Consulting.
• 2+ years of experience with executive presentation preparation and delivery.
• 5+ years of experience using MS-Office (Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote).
• Expertise in open-source data science technologies such as R, Spark,, Hadoop, etc. acquired through college course work, online training and certification or project development.
• Demonstrated expertise in commercial tools such as Alteryx, Qlikview / Qliksense, and Tableau acquired through training and/or implementation on projects
• Self-motivated with excellent verbal and written skills.
• Ability to work under stress, establish priorities and respond with urgency.
• Highly credible in organizational, time management, decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity working with Automotive OEM/ Ford connected vehicle data & relevant infrastructure.
• Familiarity working with big data to develop scalable, production-ready solutions.

What you will receive in return:

As part of the Ford family, you will enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings and stock investment plans, incentive compensation, and much more. You will 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 would love to have you join us.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.https://corporate.ford.com/content/dam/corporate/us/en-us/documents/careers/2022-benefits-and-comp-GSR-sal-plan-2.pdf

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