Data Science Co-Op

Do you have a passion for data science/engineering? We’re hiring a Data Science Co-Op for our company’s headquarters in Bridgeton, Missouri. If you possess:

• Major study in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
• Experience with coding

Hunter could be a great fit for you! Family owned since 1946, Hunter Engineering is the global industry-leader in wheel alignment systems, wheel balancing systems, vehicle inspection systems, and more. Hunter equipment, made in America, is approved, and used by vehicle manufacturers, tire companies, and dealers in over 130 countries. Hunter was named a 2024 finalist for Best Places to Work award by St. Louis Business Journal.

We are in search of a student studying Computer Science or Computer Engineering interested in Data Science and Data Engineering.

This position is primarily responsible for the research and development of various features based on Machine Learning. Students work primarily on a Windows PC with Python. Much of the actual machine learning training is done on a Linux machine. We use real-world data from Hunter equipment in the field making the position a unique Data Science job.

The Data Science Co-Op offers a set onsite schedule of 40 hours per week.

Co-Op Start Date: May/June 2025

Co-Op End Date: January 2025

What you will do:

The individual will be involved in a variety of projects which may include:

• Test and evaluate machine learning models
• Data annotation and manipulation
• Create and use Python scripts to acquire and organize data.
• Create and use Java scripts with React for front end GUI
• Create and use Python scripts to clean and evaluate data.
• Work with source control tools like GIT to save and control code.
• Annotate data used for training an ML model using the internal tools you will work on.
• Document frequently used processes for others to duplicate.
• Update training, test, and validation data used for a specific ML model.
• Work with an AI platform like PyTorch.
• Configure and use a Linux PC to shorten ML model training times.
• Experiment with ML models and data to improve final results.
• Software design and testing

Additional Qualifications Include:

• Minimum 3.2 GPA (must be on resume)
• Major study in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
• Experience with programming
• Excellent communication skills

Hunter Fosters a Culture of:

• Innovation & Continuous Improvement
• Project Research & Development
• Appreciation & Recognition

Some Benefits and Perks Include:

• Real-world experience
• Off-campus team bonding/appreciation event
• Lunch and learns with full-time employees and company executives
• Free Onsite Fitness & Recreation Center

Hunter Engineering does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if you will need immigration sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT) now or in the future.

Our people come first as we aim for excellence. We value work/life balance and take pride in our culture of excellence, respect, innovation, teamwork, and service to others. Will you join us in our mission to ‘align people and innovation to drive excellence?’