Intern or thesis student

What's the role?

In the role of a Data Science intern, you will collaborate with our Data Engineers on advanced statistical modelling. Hilti has a tremendous wealth of external and internal data. We are using it to bring our customer relationship to another level as well as to develop advanced tools and services based on tool data. The Data Science team is highly technical and at the same time at the core of Hilti’s digital business.

Start date is flexible to the student's availability, duration: at least 6 months.

Who is Hilti?

For the sixth time in the past 11 years, Hilti has been named one of the best employers by Great Place to Work. A family-established company, we are over 32,000 employees based in 120 international locations. At Hilti, we provide leading-edge tools, technologies, software, and services for the global construction industry and beyond. Our strong customer relationships make us a partner on the job site, creating solutions that build a better future. Every year we invest 2% of our annual profit in the Hilti Foundation, focusing on initiatives that empower people to live independently and autonomously, contribute to building stronger societies, and create networks of competent partners to achieve sustainable and scalable impact.

Global IT within Hilti is a truly global team with main hubs in Buchs SG (Switzerland) and Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia). All locations have highly competent teams who work very closely together. Hilti`s Global IT team is known for their focus on sustainable value creation by translating latest IT innovations into value creating solutions & services.

What does the role involve?

As a Data Science intern, you will be involved in the discovery processes to identify the business requirements and business opportunities. To do so, you design experiments, test hypotheses, and you develop and program models. Your internship will contain a big amount of coding and programing. We work mostly with Python and you will be embedded in a team of experienced programmers, benefitting from pair programming, version control systems and a fully established CI/CD chain. You work in agile, iterative processes, conduct advanced data analysis, and implement complex statistical algorithms. In close cooperation with our experienced business analysts you model and frame business scenarios that are meaningful and which affect critical decisions and business processes.

You identify what data is available and relevant, including internal and external data sources, structured and unstructured data, leveraging new data collection processes such as smart meters and connected tool information. You collaborate with global subject matter experts to select the most relevant sources of information.

You will prepare in your internship strategic recommendations on data collection, integration, and retention requirements. You communicate and present the rationale of your findings in easy-to-understand terms to your business stakeholders. You instruct the organization both from an IT as well as business perspectives on new approaches, such as testing hypotheses and statistical validation of results. Based on this, you help the organization to understand and adopt the principles of Data Science and the mathematics in order to develop organizational buy-in.

Alessandro, Intern: What stood out during my internship was the collaborative work environment, each member of the team worked towards fostering a positive and supportive atmosphere. From day one I was given the opportunity to be held accountable for interesting tasks. During my time at Hilti I worked on an interesting project on a topic which I had not had exposure to. Senior team members and colleagues were always available to provide guidance. This experience has greatly enriched my skills and knowledge.

What do we offer?

Join over 3000 colleagues from over 70 nationalities at one of our Headquarter locations in Schaan, Nendeln (Liechtenstein), or Buchs SG (Switzerland) is more than a career move. It’s your opportunity to enjoy the energizing, alpine lifestyle - where Liechtenstein, Austria, and Switzerland seamlessly meet. It’s an unforgettable life change.

We’ll give you the tools you need to excel in your internship, including one-to-one coaching. You’ll enjoy a rare combination of autonomy and camaraderie, as you’ll manage your own project while being part of a friendly team.

You’ll not just be another pair of hands but a fully integrated team member with lots of self-responsibility. From there, we’ll trust you to do whatever it takes to deliver outstanding results. Go the extra mile and we’ll reward you with strategic development discussions and career opportunities.

Our IT team works in in close collaboration with its business stakeholders and each area is driving and supporting each other for a genuine successful outcome. You will have the opportunity to learn our processes, be part of a project and contribute to the overall success of it, drive improvements and get experience in the exciting finance world. You will be part of a global team and learn what it means to be part of the Hilti family.

What you need is:

Enrollment in a Master’s program in Data Science or a quantitative subject such as computer science, engineering, mathematics, statistics, physics, or related fields for the whole duration of the internship You have a passion for mathematics and deep knowledge of statistical techniques and experience using machine learning algorithms. You have knowledge of statistical analysis, quantitative analytics, forecasting/predictive analytics, multivariate testing, and optimization algorithms You have experience with cloud platforms (. AWS), strong programming skills in Python and experience in data engineering using SQL You bring basic skills in software engineering (software architecture, version control systems, continuous integration software) Strong communication skills, with excellent English and interpersonal skills to manage change A strategic approach and good problem-solving skills A thirst to learn and challenge yourself

Why should you apply?

Become a valuable member of our highly professional and international team of IT experts and meet the challenges of a global multinational company using latest technologies. You will have the freedom to act in the responsible area with career prospects in a dynamic environment as well as excellent opportunities to develop yourself to higher levels and wider range of knowledge. We have a clearly defined career development track for every individual employee and an excellent team whom are duly rewarded by performance.

We take our time to get to know you. As part of your recruitment process, you’ll get to talk to your internship coach as well as your HR Manager who both can answer some of your burning questions.

Hilti is an equal opportunity employer

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