Machine Learning Engineer

Ford, Inc; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision & Rx coverage

Parental leave and childcare support

Fertility benefits

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off and holidays

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Ford, in collaboration with Global Data Insight & Analytics, is seeking machine learning and analytics professionals to drive evidence-based decisions across Connected Vehicle, Smart Mobility, and Operations. You will develop models from problem framing to deployment, leveraging ML and AI to deliver impact.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, present results to leadership, and help shape strategy with data-driven insights.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree with data science experience as specified in the job posting.
• 1+ years’ experience delivering and maintaining production software products.
• Experience with cloud-based deployments and best practices.
• Demonstrated contributions in NLP, Computer Vision, Generative AI, or physics-informed neural networks.

Responsibilities

• Analyze source data and data flows from structured and unstructured sources.
• Manipulate high-volume, high-dimensionality data to expose patterns and trends.
• Apply AI/ML to solve real-world problems in mobility, manufacturing, and services.
• Interpret results in a business context and report clearly to stakeholders.
• Communicate and present analytical models to executives and partners.
• Collaborate with business partners and present results concisely.

Skills

Machine Learning

Big Data

Statistics

Econometrics

Optimization

Cloud-based deployments

Education

Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research, or related field

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research, or related field

Tools

NLP (LLMs)

Computer Vision

Generative AI

Physics-informed neural networks

Job description

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

Do you believe data tells the real story? We do! Redefining mobility requires quality data, metrics and analytics, as well as insightful interpreters and analysts. That's where Global Data Insight & Analytics makes an impact. We advise leadership on business conditions, customer needs and the competitive landscape. With our support, key decision makers can act in meaningful, positive ways. Join us and use your data expertise and analytical skills to drive evidence-based, timely decision making.

Ford's GDI&A department is on the hunt for talented individuals skilled in Machine Learning, Big Data, Statistics, Econometrics, and Optimization. Our mission is to foster evidence-based decisions by unlocking insights from data. Our projects span various domains, including Connected Vehicle, Smart Mobility, Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Warranty Analytics.

We're looking for exceptional Machine Learning and AI scientists who are eager to engage in all project stages, from problem identification to model deployment. Ideal candidates are self-motivated, have a strong sense of initiative, and a lifelong passion for learning to navigate the rapidly evolving field of mobility technology. We offer the freedom to conduct original research, select the most suitable methodologies, and tackle world-class machine learning challenges.

This role involves applying AI and ML to innovate in areas such as autonomous vehicles, cybersecurity, customer interaction, and product design. You'll be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to using AI and ML to create groundbreaking solutions and shape our strategic direction in these fields and beyond.

• Analyze source data and data flows, working with structured and unstructured data (text, audio, images, video, etc.)
• Manipulate high-volume, high-dimensionality data from varying sources to expose and highlight patterns, anomalies, relationships, and trends
• Apply AI and Machine Learning technology to solve complex, real-world problems
• Analyze and visualize diverse sources of data, interpret results in a business context and report results clearly and concisely
• Fulfill problem formulation and ML technique consulting requests in a timely manner
• Communicate and present analytical models to business customers and executive management
• Work collaboratively with different business partners and be able to present results in a clear and concise manner

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education & Work Experience:
  • Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research, or related field AND 1+ year Data Science experience
  • OR
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research, or related field AND 2+ years’ Data Science experience
  • 1+ years’ experience with delivering and maintaining production software products
• Experience with cloud-based deployments and best practices
• Demonstrated contributions and expertise in one or more of the following AI domains:
  • Natural Language Processing (finetuning and distillation of LLMs, evaluation of LLM-powered applications, deploying models at scale)
  • Computer Vision (anomaly detection / few-shot learning, multi-sensor fusion, object detection and tracking, scene segmentation, motion planning and prediction)
  • Generative AI (fine tuning stable diffusion models, multi-modal large language models, generation in the 3D domain)
  • Physics-informed neural networks (ML for computational fluid dynamics or finite element analysis, point cloud or mesh-based neural networks, PDE surrogate modelling)

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• Generous vacation time, sick/personal time, and paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day

This position is a range of salary grades 6-7 and ranges from $74,300-$144,900.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
Internal applicants: moving into this role may result in an adjustment to your current compensation based on the posted pay range for this role, taking into consideration your qualifications and other relevant factors.
For more information on salary and benefits, https://fordcareers.co/GSR

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Domestic relocation is available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week.

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