Job Description – Senior Engineer, Automotive Technology Research
Experience: 3-6 Years
Education: B.E./B.Tech from a reputed institute (MBA/MTech preferred)
Role Overview
We are looking for a highly analytical and research-driven professional to support strategic automotive technology research initiatives. The role involves conducting in-depth technology analysis, competitive benchmarking, market intelligence, and trend monitoring across the automotive ecosystem.
The selected candidate will play a key role in generating actionable insights that support R&D strategy development, technology roadmaps, and leadership decision-making, with a strong focus on future mobility and CASE (Connected, Autonomous, Shared, Electric) technologies.
Key Responsibilities
Automotive Technology Research & Analysis
- Conduct detailed research on emerging automotive technologies across:
- Powertrain
- Electrification
- Software Defined Vehicles
- Connected Mobility
- Autonomous Technologies
- Analyze technology strategies of global OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers.
- Develop technology landscapes, competitive intelligence reports, and benchmarking studies.
- Monitor developments within the CASE domain and identify disruptive trends.
- Track competitor products, technology roadmaps, patents, and innovation activities.
- Build technology profiles and perform feature, performance, and cost comparisons.
- Evaluate technology adoption trends across global automotive markets.
Data Collection & Analytics
- Gather data from:
- Technical Journals
- Research Publications
- Market Reports
- OEM Technical Releases
- Industry Databases
- Validate, clean, and analyze data using analytical tools.
- Generate meaningful insights from large datasets and market intelligence sources.
Reporting & Insight Generation
- Prepare:
- Research Reports
- Technology Assessment Reports
- Executive Presentations
- Strategic Briefing Documents
- Convert complex technical and market information into concise business insights.
- Support R&D strategy and technology roadmap development.
Project Execution
- Support technology research projects from scoping through final delivery.
- Manage assigned research workstreams and ensure timely completion with high accuracy.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and technical teams to validate findings and recommendations.
Required Skills
- Strong understanding of automotive technologies and industry trends.
- Knowledge of CASE (Connected, Autonomous, Shared, Electric) technologies.
- Understanding of OEM and Tier-1 supplier ecosystem.
Research & Analysis Skills
- Trend Identification
- Market Research
- Strategic Analysis
Data Analytics
- Python
- SQL
- Database Management
- Data Mining
- Quantitative & Qualitative Analysis
Communication Skills
- Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to business and technical audiences.
Preferred Skills
- Exposure to Automotive Strategy Consulting or Technology Research Organizations.
- Experience supporting technology roadmaps or R&D planning activities.