Data Scientist

The Data Scientist is part of the Advanced Technology Group (ATG) that focuses on customer-centric learning and applying advanced technologies for commercialization throughout the various business units of Winnebago Industries. This position establishes data-analytics practices and tools for RV and marine products.
Specific duties include: (1) determine the analytics tool sets and processes required for the data products; (2) understand the business needs and develop different data analytics capabilities and visualization; (3) develop data flow and process for setting up data for the analytics; (4) develop predictive analytics models for RVs and boats; (5) develop analytics solutions for connected vehicle, autonomy and electrification in collaboration with Advanced Technology group and Business Units; (6) develop external relationships to bring latest data solutions to Advanced Technology Group; (7) develop test procedures and execute the test methodology; (8) work with appropriate analytics tools and statistical modeling; (9) set-up a data-analytics discipline and process; (10) implement machine learning modeling techniques and experience visualizing model outputs; (11) work on analytical problems including data gathering, exploratory analysis, cleaning, and feature engineering using large-scale complex data sets using pandas; (12) collaborate, maintain and develop the AI product for achieving the most impact in predicting production and recommend process variables to optimize operations and increase production; (13) perform root cause analysis, and statistical data analysis to find any drifts that can cause the model performance to depreciate, and monitor performance metrics of the models; (14) execute design of a Power BI dashboard to help display visualizations and prioritize critical anomalies; and (15) work with the following tools and technologies: PySpark, MLOps, Python, mlflow, MS Excel, Azure DevOps, DataBricks, PowerBI, Matlab, Simulink, Linear Regression Modeling, Neural Networks design and development. Telecommuting available from anywhere in US. HQ at 13200 Pioneer Trail, Eden Prairie, MN 55347. Up to 25% of domestic travel required.
This position requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, or a related field and 5 years related (progressive, post-baccalaureate) experience. Must also have 24 months of experience with each of the following: (1) working on analytical problems including data gathering, exploratory analysis, cleaning, and feature engineering using large-scale complex data sets using pandas; (2) collaborating, maintaining and developing the AI product for achieving the most impact in predicting production and recommending process variables to optimize operations and increase production; (3) performing root cause analysis, and statistical data analysis to find any drifts that can cause the model performance to depreciate, and monitoring performance metrics of the models; (4) executing design of a Power BI dashboard to help display visualizations and prioritize critical anomalies; and (5) working with the following tools and technologies: PySpark, MLOps, Python, mlflow, Matlab, and Simulink. Employer will accept experience gained concurrently. Full-time, telecommuting available from anywhere in US. HQ at 13200 Pioneer Trail, Eden Prairie, MN 55347. Up to 25% of domestic travel required. Salary: $130,000 to $155,000/year. Please apply online at www.Winnebagoind.com/careers