Junior Market/Data Analyst (Automotive) Dubai, UAE
Company Description
Do you want to shape the world of tomorrow and work on innovative projects? Then you're a good fit for us! We are a global engineering group with 15,000 employees and 140 locations worldwide. We are driving energy efficiency, climate protection and decarbonization and developing tech industries into new dimensions.
Job Description
The Research Engineer / Data Researcher / Research Analyst will support Product Development, Innovation, and Technology Strategy within the automotive domain. The role involves 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. This position requires collaboration with cross‑functional teams including Engineering, Design, Sales, Marketing, Quality, and Supply Chain.
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 cost–benefit analyses.
- 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 requirements.
- Bachelor’s Degree (required) in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering (EV/ADAS), Materials Science / Chemical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.
- 1–3 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.
- Strong research and analytical skills with 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.
- Abili…
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