The Research Engineer / Data Researcher / Research Analyst will play a key role in supporting Product Development Innovation and Technology Strategy within the automotive domain. The role is responsible for conducting in-depth market competitor and technology research analyzing industry trends and delivering data-driven insights that inform product conceptualization engineering decisions and long-term R&D initiatives.
The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills a solid technical understanding of automotive systems and the ability to translate complex research findings into actionable recommendations. This position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams including Engineering Design Sales Marketing Quality and Supply Chain to ensure alignment of research insights with business and product objectives.
Market & Industry Research
- Conduct comprehensive research on global and regional automotive markets focusing on emerging technologies mobility trends and competitive landscapes.
- Analyze shifts in consumer preferences sustainability trends regulatory changes safety standards and electrification developments.
- Track and evaluate competitor product offerings performance benchmarks pricing strategies and innovation pipelines.
Product Development & R&D Support
- Provide research-based insights to guide product concept creation design direction and technical specifications.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to assess feasibility performance requirements and potential technologies for integration.
- Support R&D roadmaps by identifying new materials powertrain technologies digital features and smart mobility solutions.
- Assist in evaluating prototypes test results and customer feedback to refine product performance and user experience.
Data Analysis & Reporting
- Analyze large datasets from testing customer studies and market intelligence to identify trends correlations and opportunities.
- Build and maintain dashboards and research databases to support product planning decisions.
- Prepare high-quality reports presentations and briefs for leadership product managers and technical teams.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Product Development Engineering Marketing Supply Chain and Quality teams to align research with project goals.
- Participate in brainstorming ideation and design reviews by providing evidence-based insights.
- Support decision-making through scenario modelling benchmarking and costbenefit analyses.
Operational Excellence
- Maintain comprehensive and organized documentation of all research studies competitive analyses and technology evaluations.
- Stay current on new automotive technologies global industry developments new regulations and mobility innovations.
- Support the R&D Manager and Product Development leadership in day-to-day tasks project tracking and strategic initiatives.
- Perform ad hoc research analysis and special studies to address emerging business needs
- Ensure full compliance with ISO 9001: 2015 Quality Management System requirement
Qualifications :
Bachelors Degree (required) in one of the following fields:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Automotive Engineering
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering (especially for EVs or ADAS)
- Materials Science / Chemical Engineering (if focus on materials R&D)
- Industrial Engineering
- 13 years of experience in research market intelligence product development or R&D within the automotive industry (preferred).
- Experience with automotive market analytics technology scouting trend research or competitive benchmarking.
- Exposure to product development cycles engineering teams or testing environments is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to analyse data prepare reports and present findings to cross-functional stakeholders.
Functional / Technical Competencies
- Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to synthesize large volumes of technical and market data.
- Solid understanding of automotive systems (powertrain EV technologies ADAS interiors electronics materials).
- Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel Power BI Tableau) and research management platforms.
- Ability to create clear compelling reports and visualizations for technical and non-technical teams.
- Knowledge of product development cycles benchmarking processes and R&D methodologies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- High attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and validation of findings.
Communication / Quality & Compliance
- Curious proactive and passionate about automotive innovation and technology.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Adaptable and able to work in a fast-paced evolving environment.
- Team-oriented with strong collaboration skills across technical and business functions.
- Open to feedback and continuous learning.
- Familiarity with automotive industry standards (ISO SAE etc.)
- Certification or coursework in data analysis and visualization (Power BI Tableau SQL Python or Excel advanced)
- Experience or certification in market research or technology scouting is a plus
- Exposure to R&D project management tools (e.g. PLM software Jira MS Project) is beneficiary
Additional Information :
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills Data Analytics,Microsoft Access,SQL,Power BI,R,Data Visualization,Tableau,Data Management,Data Mining,SAS,Data Analysis Skills,Analytics
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1