Senior Data Scientist

Senior Data Scientist

Location: Beachwood, OH

As a Penske Senior Data Scientist you will be responsible for building, delivering and maintaining data science solutions that enables Penske to advance our predictive analytics capabilities. You will function in a project/technical leadership role and will complete high-level data science solutions. You will also conduct appropriate testing and provide support to end users for implemented solutions. 

 

Responsibilities

• Formulate and define system scope and objectives and prepare detailed specifications for data science projects. 
• Develop and maintain scalable data science models.
• Provide quality reviews and improvements for existing models.
• Be a technical subject matter expert for the organization in the data science space.
• Collaborate with analytics and business teams to improve data models that support all aspects of the organization and foster data-driven decision making.
• Provide both project and technical leadership roles to complete complex system level assignments.
• Contributes to technical development of junior associates through mentorship and collaboration.

Qualifications

• The minimum requirements are 3+ years of experience along with a PhD in a related field OR 5+ years of experience along with a Master’s degree in a related field.
• Experience designing and building machine learning applications using both structured and unstructured datasets is required. 
• Practical experience programming using Python, R or other high level scripting languages is required.
• Demonstrated experience with one or more machine learning techniques including logistic regression, decision trees, random forests and clustering is required.
• Knowledge and experience with SQL is preferred.
• Regular, predictable, and full attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required.

Physical Requirements 

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• The associate must regularly lift and /or move up to 25lbs/12kg. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. 
• While performing the duties of this Job, the associate is regularly required to stand; walk; sit and talk or hear. The associate is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.

 

Penske is an equal opportunity employer

About Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions is a premier global transportation provider that delivers essential and innovative transportation, logistics and technology services to help companies and people move forward. With headquarters in Reading, PA, Penske and its associates are driven by a dedication to excellence and a commitment to customer success. Visit Go Penske to learn more.