Specialist Data Scientist

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

Who are you?

Do you want to join a dynamic, motivated team that develops solutions directly contributing to Volvo's mission of driving prosperity through transport and infrastructure solutions?

We are currently looking for a committed and qualified professional seeking a career opportunity as a Specialist Data Scientist. Someone curious about data and passionate about the business

You have a mixture of multidisciplinary skills ranging from an intersection of mathematics, statistics, computer science, automotive engineering, communication and business. You know about data technology and programming, data mining and machine learning.

You will work together with a group of data engineers, scientists, analysts and simulation engineers. Our main job is to transform Big Data transmitted through telematics by our products into knowledge to support the development of new products and services.

About us

Powertrain Engineering is contributing to the Volvo Group's competitive position in the marketplace by developing and maintaining profitable products and product components in terms of quality, delivery, cost, and feature, and that comply with all applicable regulatory requirements. Our scope of work includes engineering and design of engines, gearboxes, axles, hybrid technology, and driveline, based on common architecture and shared technology.

Data Analytics, Virtual Simulation and Application Engineering is part of the Powertrain Engineering Application Center in Curitiba and is responsible for simulation and data analytics. This covers structural, energy, fluid, function, and control systems simulations, as well as the analysis of telematics data from our connected vehicles.

Digital transformation is a priority in our strategy, and within this context, the data analytics team plays an important role by accelerating the development of products and services. We collaborate with our colleagues in Gothenburg (Sweden), Lyon (France), Hagerstown (USA), and Bangalore (India).

Job Summary

As a Specialist Data Scientist in our team your main purpose is to create value from data. You will have the opportunity to analyze and solve real world problems with state-of-the-art techniques like Advanced Analytics, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Machine Learning, and Generative AI.

Our team is supporting the development of global products and services, so there is a wide range of projects and data sources that you will encounter and work with. You will be responsible to accelerate and increase assertiveness within all powertrain areas: medium and heavy-duty diesel engines, transmissions, rear axles and other components.

Since data without context is not meaningful it is important to have a curious mindset and willingness to learn more about the automotive industry.

Accountabilities and Responsabilities

• Lead and plan data-related activities in large-scale projects for new products and services.
• Serve as a key account organizer between Powertrain Engineering and Volvo Group brands for services.
• Keep strong communication with project managers, SW developers, calibration engineers, test engineers, and simulation engineers.
• Manage tasks following agile and waterfall principles.
• Data mining and analysis, which refers to the application of statistics in the form of exploratory data analysis, machine learning and IA models to reveal patterns and trends in data from existing data sources.
• Analyze and present data in a summarized and visually appealing way has become part of almost every business analyst and data scientist role.
• Identify and integrate new datasets that can be leveraged through our product capabilities, and work closely with the engineering team in the development of data products.
• Collaborate with data and application engineers to implement analytical models and transform data into decision-making tools.
• Participate in global Communities of Practices.

Education, Experience Knowledge and Skills

• You have a degree in Computer, Mechanical, Control Systems, Electronics Engineering or related areas.
• strong experience as a Data Scientist, focused on product and service development projects.
• Strong planning skills in cross-functional, data-related activities within both agile and waterfall environments.
• Experience in the automotive industry and with vehicle-connected data is a strong differential.
• Experience with analyzing large real-world datasets.
• Programming skills in Python, SQL and DAX, and in coding versioning management tools (e.g., Bitbucket and Git).
• Experience with machine learning methods: unsupervised, supervised and reinforcement learning methods.
• Experience in Artificial Intelligence is a plus.
• Competent computer skills in Microsoft Office and Power BI.
• Strong communication and presentation skills in Portuguese and English, both spoken and written.
• A commercial vehicle driver's license is preferred but not a prerequisite.

Behavioral Competencies

• Act according to our values: Customer Success, Trust, Passion, Change and Performance.
• Customer and quality focus.
• Proactive mindset and approach.
• Be service minded and helpful working effectively in a collaborative team
• Good organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to work in a local and global cross-functional network.
• Self-driven with a delivery and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to work in a multi-tasking environment.
• Ability to have fun

This selection process will be conducted with the support of the consulting firm A Priori

At Volvo do Brasil, we value the candidate experience and collaborate with approved partners to ensure a professional selection process aligned with our values.

We reaffirm our commitment to protecting the personal data of all participants, in full compliance with the Brazilian General Data Protection Law (LGPD). Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful experience at every stage of the process.

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.

Who we are and what we believe in
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group's leading brands and entities.

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