Skills

Communication Python PowerShell VBA Test Research Training Linux Windows Machine Learning PyTorch TensorFlow Deep Learning Programming git Data Science

Job Specifications

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.

About the Company

Hunter Engineering Company is a global leader in automotive service equipment, offering state-of-the-art wheel alignment systems, wheel balancers, tire changers, vehicle inspection equipment, brake lathes and more. Since 1946, when Automotive Hall of Fame inductee Lee Hunter founded Hunter Engineering, the company has built a reputation for innovation and visionary leadership in the application of the newest technologies to automotive undercar service. Hunter's award-winning research and development team of mechanical, ele... Know more