Intern: Data Scientist (Spring 2025)
Greensboro, NC, US, 27409
Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport 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 we are
If you want to be apart of an exciting Management Reporting and Business Intelligence team where you can drive and execute on goals for the Volvo Truck and Mack Truck Brand, come join us! Additionally, you will be engaged within the advanced analytics and machine learning initiatives focused on commercial areas, assisting other data analysts located in different departments as well as be part of initiatives with data scientists already working connected to the Management Reporting and BI team. We Aim to apply advanced data analytics to improve how we sell and service the market.
For this position it is preferable for candidates to be on site for at least 2 – 3 days per week working up to 30 hours a week during the Spring 2025 semester with the specific working schedule to be agreed upon with the hiring manager.
What you will do
The Intern - Data Scientist is responsible for working in a multi-brand environment, providing reports and advanced analytics across multiple departments and dealers, helping improve sales forecast, pricing, product configuration, process mining, and pipeline management among other aspects of the commercial operation. The data scientist will:
• Work with stakeholders throughout the organization to identify opportunities for leveraging company data to drive business solutions.
• Mine and analyze data from company databases to drive optimization and improvement of product development, sales & marketing, and business strategies.
• Assess the effectiveness and accuracy of new data sources and data gathering techniques.
• Develop custom data models and algorithms to apply to data sets.
• Use predictive modeling to increase and optimize customer experiences, revenue generation, ad targeting and other business outcomes.
• Develop company A/B testing framework and test model quality.
• Coordinate with different functional teams to implement models and monitor outcomes.
• Develop processes and tools to monitor and analyze model performance and data accuracy
Who are you?
- Applicants must be pursuing a Bachelors, Masters or PHD in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Statistics or a similar quantitative field and have completed 30 semester hours prior to the start of the internship
- You must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75
- Spring interns may work up to 30 hours per week
Critical competencies will include:
• Knowledge of Python, SQL, and Spark to manipulate data and draw insights from large datasets
• Basic knowledge of machine learning techniques (Clustering, Tree-Based Methods, Neural Networks, etc.)
• Statistical techniques and concepts (regression, properties of distributions, statistical tests, etc.)
• Determined to deliver high-quality work
• Must have good energy, a positive attitude, and thrive in creative thinking
• Real problem solver and confident to make decisions
• Strong problem-solving skills with an emphasis on data product development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for coordinating across teams.
• A drive to learn and master new technologies and techniques.
• Self-starter with ability to prioritize critical tasks, as well as deliver on assignments within deadlines
As a successful Intern – Data Scientist you will:
• Lead with passion
• Perform with purpose
• Transform with vision
Ready for the next move?
At the Volvo Group, we strive for a clear, transparent, and straightforward compensation approach, motivating you to contribute to the company’s growth. For all intern and co-op positions, the hourly range is set at $16.00 - $46.00. The hourly rate for these roles is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, academic classification, and degree seeking area of study. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.
- We also offer the following benefits to interns and co-ops:
- Housing assistance
- Countless career opportunities / internal mobility across our global organization
- Training and personal development
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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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.
Founded in 1900, Mack Trucks is an iconic brand that embodies the American spirit: pioneering, hard-working, authentic and ambitious. Mack trucks are recognized around the world as “The American Truck You Can Count On,” thanks to our durable, reliable and application-driven vehicles that get the job done.
Volvo Trucks, founded in Sweden in the late 1920s, is a brand centered around innovating for people – to make life easier, better, and safer. We are determined to lead the way towards a sustainable transport industry, in which we are equally determined for our customers to be successful and stay in the forefront.
By joining our North American Group Truck brands (Volvo & Mack), you will be part of a global and diverse team, where we work with passion, we trust each other, and we embrace change to stay ahead. By working together, we can provide innovative solutions that add value over time and help us create the world we want to live in.
Nearest Major Market: Greensboro