Description:

For more than 110 years, Chicago-based USG has been a leader in producing innovative, award-winning products and systems to build everything from major commercial developments and residential housing to home improvements. USG's nearly 9,000 employees are committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and quality in everything we do. Our steadfast commitment to the company's core business values – innovation, quality, integrity, service, diversity, efficiency, and safety – have helped us become the company we are today. And looking to the future, USG employees are very optimistic – in fact, 97% of professional employees surveyed in 2013 have confidence in the company’s strategic objectives and 96% are confident in senior leadership.

As a company with $3B in revenues, we’re big enough that our professionals have the resources to make a difference – and we’re small enough that you’re not just a number. You’ll work on key initiatives and build strong relationships across the company to successfully complete vital projects that will drive the future of our company.

USG offers work-life balance, promotion from within, low turnover, exceptional benefits, a dynamic environment, and the ability to explore career opportunities in different functional areas within the company. Find out more about growing your career with USG at http://www.usg.com/content/usgcom/en/about-usg/careers.html. You can also visit https://www.facebook.com/USGCORP to learn more about what’s happening at USG.

Position Description: 

1. As part of our efforts to improve productivity and quality control, your responsibility will be to develop and implement state-of-the-art Computer Vision models with custom-built applications deployed within our manufacturing environment. This includes accurate image annotation and model training.

2. Participate in existing Computer Vision projects and assist in the scoping and estimating of future projects.

3. Assist in on-going documentation of the Computer Vision pipeline

Qualifications:

1. Pursuing a Masters degree in Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science or Mathematics with an interest in Machine Learning and Computer Vision.

2. Python skills:

a. Proficiency in Python programming, including OpenCV, Pillow, React, Streamlit, Gradio libraries

b. Experience in manipulating video and image data

c. Familiarity with accessing RTSP Streams (Real Time Video Streaming Protocol)

d. Experience with API’s

e. Experience with Linear Regression techniques using scikit-learn.

3. MLOps skills:

a. PyTorch (Yolov5/8), Keras or other ML frameworks

b. Strong analytical abilities, interpreting model evaluation metrics to ensure optimal performance and accuracy

c. Proficiency in Git version control system, specifically with Gitlow branching model

d. Skilled at containerizing applications using Docker and managing containers. Kubernetes/Docker swarm mode a plus

e. Experience with CI/CD pipelines and strong understanding of network concepts and security.

4. Data Science skills:

a. Data collection and preprocessing, exploratory data analysis, feature engineering, and modeling.

b. Experience with modeling regressors using tabular data and other advanced modeling techniques.

5. Self-starter with good organizational skills to be able to handle multiple activities. Has a high level of integrity to maintain safeguards on intellectual property.

6. Good interpersonal and (verbal and written) communication skills to effectively interact within a diverse, fast-paced workforce environment.

Rate of pay may be adjusted based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

USG employees enjoy a number of benefit options for themselves and their families. These include two medical insurance options, as well as vision and dental coverage. The cost of these optional programs varies based on coverage level - employees generally pay 25% of the monthly premium cost, USG pays the rest. These coverage options are offered on the first day of employment with no waiting period.

Additionally, USG employees enjoy both a 401(k) Investment Plan with company match and a pension plan. Beyond these main features, employees may also choose from a number of additional programs like life insurance, accident insurance, legal insurance, even pet insurance, just to name a few. USG also offers Quarterly (hourly) / Annual (salary) bonus potential for all employees based on performance metrics tied to safety, quality, and productivity.  USG also provides employees with paid time off and paid holidays.

Since 1902, Chicago-based USG has been a leader in producing innovative, award-winning products and systems to build everything from major commercial developments and residential housing to home improvements. USG's employees are committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and quality in everything we do. Our steadfast commitment to the company's core business values – innovation, quality, integrity, service, diversity, efficiency and safety – have helped us become the company we are today.

 EOE including disability/veteran