Data Scientist – Vehicle Analytics (New Grad) – Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is a global automotive icon undergoing the most ambitious transformation in its 121-year history — transitioning to electric vehicles through the Ford F-150 Lightning, Mustang Mach-E, and E-Transit, while investing $50B+ in EV and software development through 2026. Ford's Model e and Ford Pro divisions are building a software-defined vehicle future where every Ford is a connected, data-generating platform. Ford's 4+ million connected vehicles generate terabytes of telemetry data daily — powering predictive maintenance, OTA software updates, and BlueCruise hands-free driving analytics. We are hiring New Grad Data Scientists in Dearborn to build the vehicle intelligence systems for Ford's connected EV future.
Responsibilities
- Build predictive maintenance models from Ford's connected vehicle telemetry — using component sensor data to predict battery degradation, brake wear, and powertrain failure before they occur
- Develop EV battery health analytics — building state of health (SOH) and state of charge (SOC) prediction models from charging session data for F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E
- Analyze BlueCruise hands-free driving data — modeling driver engagement, disengagement events, and road condition factors for Ford's Level 2+ driver assistance system improvement
- Build warranty analytics models identifying early failure modes in Ford's manufacturing quality using dealer repair order data and component failure patterns
- Develop customer usage analytics from FordPass app data — modeling charging behavior, range anxiety patterns, and feature adoption for Ford's product planning teams
- Create data visualizations and executive dashboards tracking Ford's EV quality, software update adoption, and connected services revenue metrics
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science
- Python proficiency for data analysis and ML model development
- Understanding of time-series analysis, anomaly detection, and predictive maintenance concepts
- Familiarity with IoT data, automotive systems, or EV battery technology is a strong plus
- SQL skills for querying Ford's vehicle telemetry and warranty data warehouses
Benefits
- Competitive salary with Ford RSU equity and annual incentive
- Ford vehicle purchase plan with significant employee discount
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) with Ford matching and Ford pension plan
- Dearborn, MI headquarters with Ford's iconic campus and automotive innovation legacy