Data Science Co-Op

Looking to build your career with a company that values innovation, stability, and people? Join our dedicated team as a Data Science Co-Op in Bridgeton, MO!

Since 1946, Hunter Engineering has been aligning cutting-edge technology with a strong commitment to quality. As a family-owned, American-made company, Hunter is the global leader in automotive service equipment, with our products used in over 130 countries by top vehicle manufacturers, tire companies, and service centers.

We�re proud to be recognized as a Best Places to Work finalist by the St. Louis Business Journal for four consecutive years (2022 � 2025) � a testament to our commitment to our people. Here, employees are supported, challenged, and take pride in their work. We offer exceptional benefits, a healthy work-life balance, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.

If you�re ready to join a team that�s shaping the future of automotive service, read on.

As a Data Science Co-Op, you will be responsible for the research and development of various features based on Machine Learning. The co-op will work primarily on a Windows PC with Python while most of the machine learning training is done on a Linux machine. Our goal is to provide an experience that will be an important, effective first step in the career of a future engineer.

This position is for a Summer/Fall 2026 Co-Op, with a start date of May 2026 and an end date of January 2027.

What You�ll Do:

• Train, test, and evaluate deep learning models.
• Data annotation and manipulation. An example annotation program would be the use of Label Studio to identify and tag objects in images.
• Create and use PowerShell and Python scripts to acquire and organize data.
• Create and use VBA scripts in Excel as part of data evaluation.
• Create and use Python programs to clean and evaluate data.
• Work with source control tools like GIT to save and control data.
• Document frequently used processes for others to duplicate.
• Update training, test, and validation data used for a specific ML model.
• Work with an AI library like TensorFlow or PyTorch.
• Configure and use a Linux PC to shorten ML model training times.
• Experiment with ML models and data to improve results.
• Software design and testing.
• Additional duties as assigned.

What You�ll Bring:

• Minimum 3.0 GPA (must be on resume)
• Major studies in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
• Programming experience
• Excellent communication skills

What We Offer:

• Real-world experience
• Off-campus team bonding/appreciation event
• Free Onsite Fitness & Recreation Center

Join us in our mission to �Align People and Innovation to Drive Excellence!�

• Make Lives Better Together
• Take Pride in the Extraordinary
• Define the Standard

Hunter Engineering does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if you will need immigration sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT) now or in the future.