Data Scientist

Magna International, Inc; Ramos Arizpe; Presencial; MXN 900.000 - 1.500.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Magna Powertrain in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico, seeks a Senior Data Scientist to drive data-driven decisions across manufacturing and engineering. You will apply advanced analytics, machine learning, and statistical modeling to optimize production processes, improve product quality, and support digital transformation in our plant.

This high‑impact role collaborates with cross‑functional teams, mentors junior data scientists, and ensures data governance while delivering actionable insights through

Formación

• 5+ years of data science experience, preferably in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Strong programming skills in Python or R and ML frameworks.
• Experience with SQL databases and big data tools.
• Time-series analysis, predictive modeling, and optimization expertise.
• Knowledge of MES, PLC data, and IoT platforms is desirable.
• Fluent in Spanish and proficient in English.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and deploy ML models to optimize manufacturing processes and quality control.
• Analyze large structured and unstructured production datasets (MES, ERP, IoT).
• Design data pipelines and feature engineering for industrial data.
• Identify patterns and root causes for continuous improvement.
• Build dashboards and visualizations to communicate insights (Power BI/Tableau).
• Collaborate with engineering to integrate analytics into production environments.
• Lead experiments and mentor junior data scientists.
• Ensure data governance, quality, and compliance with company standards.

Conocimientos

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Time-series analysis

Problem solving

Educación

Bachelor's or Master's in Data Science

Herramientas

Python

R

SQL

Spark

Databricks

Power BI

Tableau

Descripción del empleo

What we offer:

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

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What we offer:

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary:

Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That's what we're passionate about at Magna Powertrain, and we do it by creating world-class powertrain systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex powertrain systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Powertrain.

Job Responsibilities:

About the Role

Magna Powertrain is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to drive data-driven decision‑making across manufacturing and engineering operations. In this role, you will leverage advanced analytics, machine learning, and statistical modeling to optimize production processes, improve product quality, and support digital transformation initiatives within our plant in Ramos Arizpe.

This is a high‑impact position that collaborates closely with cross‑functional teams including manufacturing, quality, engineering, and IT.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy machine learning models to optimize manufacturing processes, predictive maintenance, and quality control.
• Analyze large‑scale structured and unstructured datasets from production systems (MES, ERP, IoT sensors).
• Design and implement data pipelines and feature engineering workflows for industrial data.
• Identify patterns, trends, and root causes to support continuous improvement of business processes.
• Build dashboards and visualizations to communicate insights to stakeholders (Power BI, Tableau, Grafana, etc.).
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate analytics solutions into production environments.
• Lead experimentation and hypothesis testing to improve operational efficiency.
• Mentor junior data scientists and analysts, promoting best practices in analytics and coding.
• Ensure data governance, quality, and compliance with company standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree (PhD preferred) in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in data science, preferably within manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong proficiency in Python or R and experience with ML frameworks (e.g., scikit‑learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Jupyter).
• Experience working with SQL databases and big data tools (e.g., Spark is a plus).
• Hands‑on experience with time‑series analysis, predictive modeling, and optimization.
• Familiarity with manufacturing systems (MES, PLC data, IoT platforms) is highly desirable.
• Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Grafana).
• Experience with data engineering (Databricks, Microsoft Fabric), cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and deployment pipelines
• Solid understanding of statistics, A/B testing, and experimental design.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex insights into business value.
• Fluent in Spanish (mandatory) and professional working proficiency in English

Preferred Skills

• Experience in automotive or Tier 1 supplier environments.
• Knowledge of Industry 4.0, smart factory, and digital twin concepts.
• Background in MLOps and model deployment in production environments.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

AI‑Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely in our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision‑making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

Worker Type:

Regular / Permanent

Group:

Magna Powertrain