Data Science Engineer

With a focus on Mobility, Operational Excellence, Value to our Customers and the Electrification of vehicles, you can expect to be part of something exciting. From the sleek design of our vehicles to the unique opportunities we offer around the globe, Nissan exemplifies ingenuity in everything we do. Our people are what drive the business forward.

We’re currently looking for a Data Scientist (Engineer) to join our team in Big Data Analytics at the Nissan Technical Center in Farmington Hills, MI.

The Data Analytics Team is responsible for utilizing vehicle transmitted data to support R&D regionally and globally in development through post launch studies and investigations.  The candidate for this position will discuss the needs with engineering teams and use the tools of data science to turn data into actionable insights.  For a typical project, the data scientist will be responsible for identifying the proper data sources, preprocessing and cleaning of data, applying the correct tools for statistical analysis or predictive analytics and final presentation of insights to engineering teams.

Job functions include but are not limited to:

• Preparing / Transforming data using Nissan’s Big Data Platform  AWS EMR (Presto/Hive SQL/Python), Snowflake SQL/Python
• Summarizing / Describing data using classical statistical methods
• Data dimensionality reduction
• Predictive modeling
• Creating dashboards (Tableau / HTML) to allow non-experts to interact with data
• Present findings to key stake holders
• Promote the use of big data with other R&D departments and divisions of Nissan
• Identify quality improvements and support implementation of generated ideas
• Support R&D in signal identification and collection in support of their need
• Work collaboratively in a team setting to support Nissan objectives and mindsets

Qualifications:

• BS in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science, Data Science or other engineering discipline
• 2 to 3 years of experience working with large data sets using Python (R/SAS/other language) and SQL
• Preferred candidates have experience working with big data tools (AWS EMR, SageMaker), performing data analysis with Python, working with streaming / IoT data, and have experience building machine learning models
• Excellent problem solving skills; demonstrated history for taking proactive approach; self-motivated, assertive, learner, fair, transparent and ability to communicate clearly at all levels
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with many other teams
• Ability to travel occasionally to develop and maintain strong relationship in Americas and globally.

Welcome to an open lane of possibility. Drive your career forward and join the company leading the technology and business evolution of the automotive industry by applying today.

Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace.  All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen for roles based in the United States and background screening for all positions.   

All of us at Nissan – regardless of functional area or expertise – share a passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance vehicles. It is Nissan’s policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.

**Visa sponsorship for this position is not available at this time.**

NISSAN FOR EVERYONE

People are our most valuable assets, and diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team.  When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable.  Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique needs of our employees and customer base.

Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard.  We have over 10 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the U.S. and Canada that connect employees – with shared characteristics or interests – build allies, and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

Nissan also values inclusion in all areas of our business as we strive to mirror the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products and communicating from a diverse perspective which will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.

Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future.

Farmington Hills Michigan United States of America