Data Engineer - Automotive

No C2C Job Description The Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Data Analytics team seeks a motivated, tech-savvy Associate Engineer to join our innovative team. This hybrid technical role is perfect for someone eager to bridge the gap between the physical realm of automotive testing and the digital world of big data. You will actively participate in the feedback loop that enhances our ADAS features, including BlueCruise, to deliver exciting experiences to our customers. Engage in hands-on work with development vehicles in Dearborn, validating data collection processes and utilizing cloud-based tools for data analysis. We seek a problem-solver passionate about learning vehicle technology fundamentals while mastering modern data engineering stacks.. Key Responsibilities • Hands-On Vehicle Testing: Participate in in-vehicle test drives to validate data collection functionality and ensure system triggers operate correctly under real-world driving conditions. • Data Analysis & Quality Assurance: Support deep-dive analysis of collected datasets to verify data accuracy, completeness, and reliability prior to ingestion into cloud platforms. • Data Modeling & Transformation: Develop foundational skills in writing and maintaining data models using SQL and Dataform within the Google BigQuery environment. • Dashboard Development: Design, build, and maintain automated dashboards that provide visibility into data collection progress, system performance, and overall system health. • End-to-End Pipeline Troubleshooting: Collaborate with senior engineers to diagnose missing, delayed, or corrupted data by tracing issues from vehicle sensors through cloud ingestion layers. • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, testing, and operations teams in the Dearborn area to coordinate vehicle availability, testing schedules, and validation activities. Required Skills Core Competencies • Analytical Thinking: Strong ability to analyze complex, multi-source datasets and derive actionable insights. • Troubleshooting & Problem Solving: Demonstrated aptitude for systematically diagnosing and resolving technical issues. Must-Have Experience • Vehicle Debugging & Technical Troubleshooting • Proven experience troubleshooting vehicle-based or embedded systems. Candidates should be able to clearly explain a structured diagnostic approach—such as reviewing logs, validating hardware connections, isolating software issues, and resolving environment-specific problems including configuration errors or failed deployments on test vehicles or devices. • End-to-End Data Analysis • Hands-on experience working across the full data lifecycle, including ingestion, validation, trend analysis, and performance tracking. Ideal candidates have designed test scenarios, visualized results through automated plots or dashboards, and translated complex datasets into clear technical findings or recommendations. Preferred Skills • SQL: Strong proficiency in writing complex SQL queries using joins, aggregations, and subqueries to clean, transform, and structure raw data for downstream analytics and metric generation. • Google BigQuery (GCP): Experience working within the Google Cloud Platform, specifically querying and managing large-scale datasets in BigQuery with an understanding of cost-efficient querying and partitioned data structures. • Advanced Data Analysis: Ability to synthesize insights across multiple data sources, identify anomalies or correlations, and clearly articulate system behavior through data-driven narratives. • Data Governance & Compliance: Familiarity with data governance principles, including PII handling, role-based access controls, and adherence to corporate and regulatory data policies. • Analytics & Visualization Dashboards: Experience building intuitive, interactive dashboards using tools such as Tableau, Looker, or Power BI that allow stakeholders to explore trends, filter data, and drill into specific timeframes. • In-Vehicle Testing: Experience executing structured vehicle test plans, including validation of ADAS, infotainment, or connectivity systems under diverse real-world conditions and documenting edge-case failures. • Business Intelligence: Ability to connect technical data insights to business outcomes by tracking KPIs and providing analytics that support product development, system reliability, and operational decision-making. Work Environment The role offers a hybrid work schedule, requiring presence on-site in Dearborn for 4 days a week. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Dearborn, MI. Pay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $36.66 - $55.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Dearborn,MI. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 27, 2026. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, Diversity And Inclusion Are a Bridge Towards The Equity And Success Of Our People. 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