Data Anchor
Core
Architecting and deploying machine learning models and data ecosystems to bring predictive analytics and automation to the factory floor for Ford's vehicle manufacturing.
Role type
Senior IC machine learning engineer (manufacturing/IoT)
Builds
Data platforms for plants, real-time insights, optimized vehicle scheduling, resilient operations
Domain
Automotive manufacturing + Industrial IoT
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Python, SQL, Apache Spark, Kafka, MQTT, BigQuery, GCP, Vertex AI, Gemini Enterprise, TensorFlow, PyTorch, RESTful APIs
Preferred skills
Generative AI, Hadoop, MongoDB, Dynatrace, Splunk, cloud-native migration
Responsibilities
Architecting and deploying data leveraged through LLM models; Designing factory data standards streamed through Kafka and MQTT; Acting as technical lead for data initiatives and defining architecture standards; Designing and maintaining robust data architectures with SQL, BigQuery, MongoDB, and Hadoop; Leading migration from legacy on-premise systems to cloud-native platforms; Implementing monitoring solutions for data drift and model performance.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC