Market Research Engineer

I.General Summary:

Work within Advance Development Department in a team environment to conduct Market research and Develop Interior systems for Mobility Space.

II.Essential Job Functions:

A.Work in team to conduct market research and trend analysis with guidance from supervisor.

B.Support development of Proof of Concept with guidance from Supervisor.

C.Coordinate communications and support programs by providing benchmarking data to design team.

D.Recommend benchmarking and ADAS research strategies for improvement based on approved department goals and objectives.

E.Self-learn and work on new technologies to develop systems/products for Mobility interior space.

F.Support Team with department initiatives

G.Attend conference and seminar to gather insight trend and develop networking.

H.Work in a collaborative environment to take an idea from inception to production integration.

I.Attend technical seminars, webinars, and conferences and provide reports on the latest trends and identify new technologies to integrate or develop cost effective solutions to existing products.

J.Create concepts and proposals to align with company future strategy.

K.Conduct due diligence on startups and create report for decision making.

L.Conduct technical feasibility studies and provide insights.

M.Generate new ideas, concepts, visualize and make proposals

N.Support team with Presentation preparation and research reports.

III.Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical & Electronics or Computer science Engineering

Experience:

• Entry to four (4) years of relevant experience

• Automotive experience preferred

Personal/Technical Skills:

• Strong multitasking and organizational skills.

• Ability to communicate and work well with all levels of the organization.

• Ability to compile effective and concise visual reports and graphs.

• Strong leadership skills.

• Effective time management skills.

• Ability to be adaptable and flexible in a constantly changing environment.

• Able to work in a fast paced, multicultural work environment.

• Ability to function both independently and in a team environment.

• Analytical skills, problem solving skills, and good judgment.

• Ability to clearly and concisely communicate complex information.

Language Skills:

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) in English required.

• Japanese preferred.

Computer/Software:

• Solid working knowledge and demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office and other computer-based applications (e.g., MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet, etc.).

• Knowledge in Programming is preferred. (Python, Unity ,C , C++)

• Knowledge in ML/AI is preferred.

• Knowledge of CAD software (NX, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc..) is preferred.

IV.Work Environment/Conditions:

Office:Open Office Environment, moderate noise level.

Plant: N/A

Travel:Must be willing to travel up to 40% of the time.

V.Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is required to talk, see, and hear. The team member must be capable of walking, sitting, and standing for extended periods of time and is occasionally required to lift, move, and carry up to 30 pounds.

Disclaimer: This job description is intended to identify the general nature and level of work performed by team members within this classification, as well as certain essential job functions. It is not intended, and should not be interpreted, as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of team members assigned to this job. To qualify for this job, however, a team member must be able to perform its essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Under no circumstances may this job description be construed as altering the at-will nature of the employment relationship between TBA and any team member.

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