Data Engineer II - Palantir Foundry

Lear Corporation • Southfield, MI

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About The Position

As a member of the IT Central Foundry COE team, the Data Engineer II will be a highly motivated self-starter that embraces the challenge of implementing digital transformation while being part of the AI revolution at Lear. They will design, build, and deploy data-driven solutions that optimize operations across Lear’s global manufacturing, supply chain and administrative functions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex business problems into scalable Foundry based solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Statistics, Economics or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience working with Palantir Foundry.
• 5+ years of experience in Big Data, Data Engineering, Data Analytics, ETL experience (Snowflake, Databricks, PowerBI etc.).
• Strong proficiency and experience in Python, R, Spark SQL, and data modeling concepts.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and in teams.
• Strong communication skills to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies, DevOps practices, and tools like Git, Docker, or Kubernetes for scalable deployments.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• ERP, PLM, Engineering or other corporate systems experience in a large scale manufacturing environment.
• Prior experience in a Forward Deployed Engineer or similar client-facing technical role.
• Speak multiple languages.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining Foundry pipelines, code-repos, ontology objects, applications, operational dashboards AI Agents and AIP workflows.
• Partnering with engineering, finance, and operations teams to identify opportunities to deliver digital transformation.
• Designing and implementing custom workflows in Palantir Foundry to aggregate and analyze data from diverse sources like ERP, Shop-Floor/MES, Financial, Program Management and Engineering systems. Through agile development cycles that include rapid prototyping, MVP creation through fully functional production systems.
• Supporting the rollout of new Foundry features and upgrades across Lear’s global operations.
• Providing technical expertise and training to end-users, empowering teams to leverage Foundry for analytics, reporting and AI/ML.

Benefits

• Access to cutting-edge technology and continuous learning opportunities through Lear’s partnership with Palantir.
• Collaborate with a diverse, talented team of engineers, data scientists, and business experts across the globe.
• Be part of a high-impact, innovation-driven team at the forefront of digital transformation at a Fortune 500 company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level