User Experience Principal Researcher

Conduct research on how customers use mobility products and new technologies to improve UX and propose new value solutions.

Responsibilities

• Research and improve the user experience of current and future products, both in automotive and consumer electronics space.
• Involve state-of-the-art collaborators in the NA regional sector and oversee collaborator research work.
• Analyze user research data to understand customers' needs and desires for UX functionality.
• Manage contractors and vendors to meet multiple activity and project milestones on schedule.
• Correlate and propose modifications and/or new UX solutions across a broad range of applicability.
• Create feature and user interface operational Proof-of-Value Experiments with regional collaborators.
• Identify the L0 and L1 interoperability fundamentals for downstream feasibility assessment.
• Identify as subject matter expert in particular areas related to your field of exploration.
• Report and share sensing information obtained during exploration to other potential stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelors in Human Factors, Industrial Design, UX design; Engineering, Psychology, Product Development or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Minimum Experience: 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience of supervising and directing people and other resources to achieve specific end results within limited timeframes (1 - 3 years).
• Experience conducting user-centered research in educational and/or professional environment.
• Product Benchmarking.
• Experience with GUI prototyping preferred (Figma, ProtoPie, Axure, Kanzi, etc).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to produce presentation documents.

Key Skills

• Figma
• ProtoPie
• Axure
• Kanzi

Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary
• Regional Bonus (when applicable)
• Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included)
• Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)
• Career Growth Advancement Opportunities
• Career Mobility
• Education Reimbursement for Continued learning
• Training and Development Programs
• Lifestyle Account
• Childcare Reimbursement Account
• Elder Care Support
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
• Wellbeing Program
• Community Service and Engagement Programs
• Product Programs