Data Science Intern

In more than 20 cities around the world, our nearly 1,000 employees are distributing electronic components with 24 hour coverage. With sales over $12.9 billion over the last five years, we’re always on the move. Since our founding in 1984, Smith has grown exponentially to source, inspect and distribute electronic components for an array of industries (automotive, solar, medical devices, oil and gas, etc) as well as provide supply chain solutions such as counterfeit testing, vendor inventory management and sustainable hardware disposition. We're excited to meet you and share what we love about Smith!

Internships are Monday through Friday for 40 hours a week. Our Data Science Intern is given the opportunity to collaborate with forward thinkers to present data in new, concise and exciting ways. Exposure won’t be limited to the Houston office, or limited to one department, as our team extracts data from around the globe to keep us competitive in the semiconductor industry.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside machine learning experts, technologists, product managers and other informatic analysts to solve complex business problems
• Identify data to collect and devise a method of extraction for this information alongside technologists to transform raw data into business insights
• Explore data visualization and summarization techniques to convey key findings related to applied analytics
• Adhere to best practices for capturing design notes, deliverables, methodologies and solution development activities for traceability and troubleshooting purposes
• Draw on classroom experience to contribute out of the box thinking recommendations

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, or other highly quantitative discipline
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills to complete tasks independently and produce high quality work

Location: Fully in office - 5306 Hollister Street, Houston TX 77040

Dates: Monday, June 2nd to Friday, August 8th (10 weeks)

Number of Openings: 1

Students with F-1 visas should consult with their designated school official (DSO) before applying.

Smith is an equal opportunity employer.

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If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.