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Ford Motor Company

Oct 22, 2024

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Chennai

Requirements

  • At least 2 years of relevant work experience in data science
  • Bachelors/master’s degree in quantitative domain, Statistics, Computer science, Mathematics, Engineering with MBA from a premier institute (BE,MS,MBA, BSc/MSc -Computer science/Statistics) or any other equivalent
  • 2+ years of experience with SQL, Python, Qlik or PowerBI delivering analytical solutions in production environment.
  • At least 1 year of experience working in Cloud environment (GCP or AWS or Azure)
  • 2+ years of experience in conducting statistical data analysis (EDA, forecasting, clustering, etc.,) and machine learning techniques (Classification/Regression, NLP)
  • Strong skills in SQL, Visualization (PowerBI/Qliksense), Python
  • Advanced SQL knowledge to handle large data, optimize queries.
  • Working knowledge in GCP environment (Big Query, Vertex AI, Dataform)
  • Experience in Programming to develop machine Learning models
  • Nice to have: Exposure to Gen AI/LLM
  • Exposure to Angular.js based front end development (Optional)
  • Understanding and formulating business problem statements
  • Problem-Solving Skills
  • Convert Business Problem statement into data science problems
  • Self-motivated with excellent verbal and written skills
  • Highly credible in organizational, time management and decision making
  • Excellent Interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

  • Build an in-depth understanding of the business domain and data sources.
  • Extract, Analyse data from database/data warehouse to gain insights, discover trends and patterns with clear objectives in mind.
  • Design and implement scalable analytical solutions (Qlik/PowerBI Dashboards, ML models) in Google cloud environment.
  • Work closely with data engineers to build data products.
  • Operationalize dashboards/models by integrating upstream and downstream business processes.
  • Communicate results to business teams through effective presentations.
  • Work with business partners through problem formulation, data management, solutions development, operationalization, and solutions management.
  • Identify opportunities to build analytical solutions driving business value, leveraging various data sources.

FAQs

What is the main focus of the Global Data Insight & Analytics team at Ford?

The main focus is to enable evidence-based decision-making by providing insights from data, which supports key decision-makers in understanding business conditions, customer needs, and the competitive landscape.

What are the key responsibilities of a Data Scientist in this role?

Key responsibilities include collaborating with business partners to understand problems, exploring and wrangling data, developing dashboards, building machine learning algorithms, and delivering actionable insights.

What qualifications are necessary for this Data Scientist position?

Candidates should have at least 2 years of relevant work experience, a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a quantitative domain, proficiency in SQL and Python, experience in cloud environments, and familiarity with statistical analysis and machine learning techniques.

Is previous experience in cloud environments required for this role?

Yes, at least 1 year of experience working in a cloud environment like GCP, AWS, or Azure is required.

What technical skills are emphasized for this Data Scientist position?

Strong skills in SQL, visualization tools (PowerBI/Qliksense), Python, advanced SQL for large data handling, and experience in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) are emphasized. Exposure to Gen AI/LLM and Angular.js front-end development is a plus.

What functional skills are needed for this role?

Candidates should have strong problem-solving skills, the ability to understand and formulate business problem statements, be self-motivated, and possess excellent interpersonal, communication, and time management skills.

Will the Data Scientist be required to work closely with other teams?

Yes, the Data Scientist will collaborate with data engineers and work closely with business partners throughout problem formulation, data management, and solutions development.

What opportunities will the Data Scientist have to drive business value?

The Data Scientist will identify opportunities to build analytical solutions that leverage various data sources to drive business value.

Are there opportunities to present findings to business teams?

Yes, the Data Scientist will communicate results to business teams through effective presentations.

What type of analytics solutions will this role be involved in designing?

The Data Scientist will design and implement scalable analytical solutions, including dashboards in Qlik/PowerBI and machine learning models in the Google Cloud environment.

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Ford Motor Company

Automotive
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1903
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We don't just make history -- we make the future. Ford put the world on wheels over a century ago, and our teams are re-inventing icons and creating groundbreaking connected and electric vehicles for the next century. We believe in serving our customers, our communities, and the world. If you do, too, come move the world and make the future with us. Ford is a global company with shared ideals and a deep sense of family. From our earliest days as a pioneer of modern transportation, we have sought to make the world a better place – one that benefits lives, communities and the planet. We are here to provide the means for every person to move and pursue their dreams, serving as a bridge between personal freedom and the future of mobility. In that pursuit, our 186,000 employees around the world help to set the pace of innovation every day.