About this role
As an Infotainment UX Engineer you will conduct and utilize existing research to define and develop Infotainment solutions, features, and designs that satisfy customer needs and maintain competitiveness with the utmost quality of all infotainment development content with a focus on C.A.S.E. (Connected Autonomous Shared Electrification).
Key Accountabilities
Research and report the user experience of current and future products, both in automotive and consumer electronics space
Analyze user research data to understand customers; needs and desires for infotainment systems (displays, information, interface, entertainment, features, controls, etc)
Correlate and propose modifications and/or new Infotainment solutions within assigned area of responsibility
Create feature and user interface specifications
Verify the correct implementation of specifications within assigned area of responsibility on test setups and vehicles
Manage and report on team performance. Set appropriate performance objectives for direct reports or project team members and hold them accountable for achieving these, taking appropriate corrective action where necessary to ensure the achievement of team objectives. Conduct formal individual performance management and appraisal.
Identify as subject matter expert for the department. Maintain external accreditations and in-depth understanding of current and emerging technologies, external regulations, and industry best practices through continuing professional development, conferences, and specialist publications.
Compile and / or develop documentation (i.e. specification sheets, test reports, evaluation documents and / or drawings) and submit all necessary information as required by schedule. Review documents prepared by team members for completeness and quality check. Provide guidance to others as needed.
Write clear and concise reports, presentations and/or technical documents to make a record of the development activities, communicating directly with Technical Experts.
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills
Minimum education:
Must have at least a Bachelors level degree in any one of these areas, e.g. - Human Factors / Industrial Design / User experience (UX) design / Mechatronics / Engineering / Psychology / Product Development or a related field of study.
Minimum work experience:
At least 8 or more years of relevant industry experience
Prior experience in supervising and directing people and other resources to achieve specific end results within limited timeframes (~ 1 to 3 years).
Automitive or similar transportation industry experience highly desirable.
Demonstrable experience on the below -
Conducting user-centered research in educational and/or professional environment
Product Benchmarking
GUI prototyping preferred using any of these e.g. - Figma, ProtoPie, Axure, Kanzi, etc
Research and report the user experience of current and future products, both in automotive and consumer electronics space
Analyze user research data to understand customers; needs and desires for infotainment systems (displays, information, interface, entertainment, features, controls, etc)
Correlate and propose modifications and/or new Infotainment solutions within assigned area of responsibility
Create feature and user interface specifications
Must possess excellent communication skills and ability to produce presentation documents.
Workstyle
This is a 100% onsite job. Candidate must be able to work in our aforementioned corporate office location.
Annual travel requirements: May approx to around 10%, largely domestic, very rarely international.
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