Data Science Intern

Perks & Benefits:

At KCF, we are committed to providing best-in-class benefits, engaging development opportunities, and powerful perks that are focused on bringing out the best in you.

Full-time benefits include:

• 100% company-paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance premiums
• Health Savings Account with generous employer contributions
• Flexible work model for most positions, “work from home, work from anywhere”
• Competitive compensation & bonus opportunities
• Four weeks Paid Time Off; Paid Holidays + "Flex" Holiday
• 401(K) with company match
• Monthly cell phone and internet stipend
• $500 annual wellness reimbursement
• Learning culture committed to growth and continuous development

Mission & Values:

KCF Technologies exists to solve the world's machine health problems to drive safety and sustainability for our communities. We empower industry to eradicate downtime, waste, and injuries with KCF's Machine Health Solutions Platform. Learn more at www.kcftech.com

Curious about what working at KCF is really like? Explore Life at KCF here! If you’re an A-player who wants to be part of one of the most important companies revitalizing machine health across the world, KCF is the place for you. If our values resonate with you, please keep reading!  

Core Values: 

Smarts: We are humbly aggressive lifelong learners. 

Grit: We are scrappy, proactive problem solvers who don’t stop until the job is done. 

Drive: We demonstrate an insatiable hunger to serve others. 

Responsibility: We do the right thing and contribute to the greater good. 

Autonomy: We own our work and define how we do it, while aligned with the greater mission.  

Where You Come In:  

KCF Technologies is seeking participants in many areas of study to contribute to our high-performing teams as part of the Future Innovators Internship Program. This 10-week, full-time paid program June 2 – August 8 will take place at our KCF Headquarters in-person, or remotely, depending on where home is for you. With our work from home, work from anywhere policy, the choice of where to work is yours.

Our home base is our headquarters in State College, PA, but you will find KCF Teammates spread across 27 different U.S. States with our flexible remote model. We give you the autonomy to define how and where you do your best work!  

What to Expect:   

• A rewarding, challenging, and unparalleled 10-week summer internship experience  
• Professional & technical developmental learning opportunities 
• An Intern "Summit" at HQ filled with in-person onboarding, networking, team meetings and team building activities
• 1:1 Mentorship from an experienced KCF Mentor
• Completion of a real-world impact statement project, presented to executive leadership at KCF  
• Gain confidence in marketing yourself and your work 
• Broaden your network of like-minded, driven individuals & sharpen your skillset alongside innovative leaders in your field  

This immersive 10-week, full-time, paid experience is designed to empower student leaders and change-makers to push their problem-solving capabilities to the limit. As an intern with the KCF Analytics/Data Science Team, you will have the unique opportunity to collaborate with experienced professionals to evaluate, improve, and develop AI products and solutions, and be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting vast amounts of data to identify ways to help our business improve operationally and gain ROI through proactive maintenance.

Essential Functions:

• Design, build, and optimize data-driven models using machine learning and analytical techniques.
• Collect, clean, and regularize data using industry best practices and standards.
• Familiarity with tools such as AWS, Databricks, and Delta Lake.
• Document and present model plans and results, workflows, best practices, and recommendations.

Qualifications: 

• Currently enrolled in a Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or other related technical or scientific degree program, in at least their second year. (Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors)
• Knowledge and experience working with one or more programming languages (Python, Spark, etc.)
• Demonstrated aptitude in designing and implementing data-driven models using machine learning techniques and neural networks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to operate in a team environment with other engineers
• Strong organization and attention-to-detail.
• Willingness to ask questions, take initiative and be resourceful
• Proven ability to develop creative solutions to complex problems

At KCF Technologies, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. The only things we require for employment, compensation, advancement and benefits are performance and a good team attitude. No one will be denied opportunities or benefits, and no employment decisions will be made, on the basis of race, religion/creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions, protected veteran status, medical condition, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, possession of a general education development certificate (“GED”) as compared to a high school diploma, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal or state laws. KCF complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which KCF has facilities.