Data Science Co-Op

Hunter Engineering Company; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real-world experience

Onsite fitness center

Team bonding events

Job summary

Hunter Engineering Company in Bridgeton, MO, invites applications for a Data Science Co-Op. The role focuses on ML research and development, leveraging Python on Windows and Linux environments.

It offers essential hands-on experience in data handling, model training, and tooling integration, preparing you for a career as an engineer. The position emphasizes real-world impact, collaboration with a dedicated team, and opportunities for growth in a family-owned, American-made company with a global

Qualifications

• Minimum 3.0 GPA (must be on resume).
• Major studies in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
• Programming experience.

Responsibilities

• Train, test, and evaluate deep learning models.
• Data annotation and manipulation using tools like Label Studio.
• Create and use Python scripts to acquire, clean, and organize data.
• Work with Git to manage data and code versions.
• Configure Linux and Windows environments for ML training.

Skills

Programming

GPA 3.0

Education

Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Tools

Python

PowerShell

VBA

Excel

Git

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Linux

Windows

Job description

Looking to build your career with a company that values innovation, stability, and people? Join our dedicated team as a Data Science Co-Op in Bridgeton, MO!

Since 1946, Hunter Engineering has been aligning cutting-edge technology with a strong commitment to quality. As a family-owned, American-made company, Hunter is the global leader in automotive service equipment, with our products used in over 130 countries by top vehicle manufacturers, tire companies, and service centers.

We’re proud to be recognized as a Best Places to Work finalist by the St. Louis Business Journal for five consecutive years (2022 – 2026) – a testament to our commitment to our people. Here, employees are supported, challenged, and take pride in their work. We offer exceptional benefits, a healthy work-life balance, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.

If you’re ready to join a team that’s shaping the future of automotive service, read on.

As a Data Science Co-Op, you will be responsible for the research and development of various features based on Machine Learning. The co-op will work primarily on a Windows PC with Python while most of the machine learning training is done on a Linux machine. Our goal is to provide an experience that will be an important, effective first step in the career of a future engineer.

This position is for a Spring 2027 Co-Op, with a start date of January 2027 and an end date of May 2027.

What You’ll Do:

• Train, test, and evaluate deep learning models.
• Data annotation and manipulation. An example annotation program would be the use of Label Studio to identify and tag objects in images.
• Create and use PowerShell and Python scripts to acquire and organize data.
• Create and use VBA scripts in Excel as part of data evaluation.
• Create and use Python programs to clean and evaluate data.
• Work with source control tools like GIT to save and control data.
• Document frequently used processes for others to duplicate.
• Update training, test, and validation data used for a specific ML model.
• Work with an AI library like TensorFlow or PyTorch.
• Configure and use a Linux PC to shorten ML model training times.
• Experiment with ML models and data to improve results.
• Software design and testing.
• Additional duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring:

• Minimum 3.0 GPA (must be on resume)
• Major studies in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
• Programming experience

What We Offer:

• Real-world experience
• Off-campus team bonding/appreciation event
• Free Onsite Fitness & Recreation Center

Join us in our mission to ‘Align People and Innovation to Drive Excellence!’

• Make Lives Better Together
• Take Pride in the Extraordinary
• Define the Standard

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.