Lead Engineer - Device Level Analytics

General Motors Ventures; Bengaluru; Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

General Motors Ventures is seeking a senior data analytics professional in Bengaluru to collaborate with plant teams and IT, capturing requirements and delivering insights from IoT and big data sources.

The role requires 10+ years in automotive or analytics, strong Python and data analysis skills, and experience with PowerBI, SQL, Git, Databricks, and Azure cloud services. Hybrid work model and global collaboration are expected.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in automotive company or data analytics environment.
• Proficient in Python or any object-oriented programming language.
• Expert in data analysis, identifying patterns and insights to support decisions.
• Skilled in applying statistical techniques and analytical tools; familiar with AI/ML/GenAI.
• Experience with data pipelines, PowerBI, SQL, Git, Databricks, Azure, and DevOps/MLOps/LLMOps.
• Familiarity with IoT data collection methods and automotive production processes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with plant teams, SMEs, IT and analytics to document data analytics requirements and drive measurable results.
• Extract data from IoT and big data sources, conduct analysis, test, and validate outcomes.
• Analyze datasets, identify trends, and communicate insights to lead process improvements.
• Develop proofs of concepts using manufacturing and IoT knowledge to address complex challenges.
• Propose data-driven strategies to tackle business challenges with significant impact.
• Monitor data pipelines health and coordinate with responsible teams.

Skills

Data analysis

Collaboration

Problem solving

Agile project management

Learning agility

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Masters / Degree in Automotive technology, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or information technology

Tools

PowerBI

SQL queries

Databricks

Azure

Git

AI/ML/GenAI

IoT data collection methods

Job description

Job Description

Sponsorship:

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

Work Arrangement:

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the office four times per week or other frequency dictated by the business.

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with plant teams, SMEs, IT departments, and the analytics community to capture, prioritize, and document data analytics requirements, driving measurable results.
• Extract data using existing IoT solutions and big data sources, conduct thorough analysis, perform testing, and validate outcomes.
• Analyze datasets to identify trends and patterns, interpret and communicate insights to various teams and leaders to enhance and streamline processes.
• Apply manufacturing domain knowledge and IoT knowledge to develop proof of concepts to address complex manufacturing challenges.
• Propose solutions and strategies to business challenges that drive significant impact.
• Monitor the health of data collection pipelines, report issues, and follow up with responsible teams.
• Write user stories and frameworks for the IT development team to productize the self developed solutions.
• Present complex information through data visualization techniques.
• Provide training and guidance to business partners on data analysis methodologies, reporting, and tools.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Masters / Degree in Automotive technology, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or information technology.
• 10+ years of experience in any Automotive company or Data Analytics environment.
• Proficient in Python (preferred) or any object-oriented programming languages.
• Expert in data analysis, including identifying patterns, extracting valuable insights, and providing data-driven recommendations to support decision-making.
• Proficient in applying statistical techniques, utilizing analytical tools, and AI/ML/GenAI for given business problem.
• Experienced in working with data pipelines, PowerBI, SQL queries, Git, Databricks, Azure cloud services, and DevOps/MLOps/LLMOps.
• Familiarity with IoT data collection methods and solutions.
• Familiarity with automotive production processes, industrial automation, throughput analysis, and industrial engineering is considered an added advantage.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new challenges.
• Exceptional collaboration skills and the ability to build strong relationships.
• Process-oriented mindset with a focus on efficiency and effectiveness.
• Outstanding project management skills within an agile environment.
• Demonstrates creativity in problem-solving, thinking dynamically and beyond industry norms, and adapting swiftly to new technical areas.
• Proficiency in collaborating with intercultural, multi-disciplinary, and remote teams to achieve functional objectives.
• Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization skills, with a meticulous approach to project execution.
• Readiness to travel across regions as necessary for project implementation.

About GM

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Why Join Us

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