Data Engineer

Posted:
8/16/2024, 8:09:53 AM

Location(s):
Texas, United States ⋅ Houston, Texas, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Data & Analytics

Workplace Type:
On-site

Job Summary:
The Data Engineer (Vehicle) is responsible for supporting an autonomous driving project.  The vehicle will be capturing data on controlled access roads in varying conditions.  The vehicles will be instrumented with the appropriate sensors to provide our customer with daily vehicle data.  After each day of driving the vehicle hard drives will be removed, replaced, and the data transferred to the appropriate servers to ensure data integrity.  This role will be a main point of contact to the LINK project manager.  This Data Engineer is technically responsible for organizing, executing and coordinating the data transfer process – this includes hardware tracking, logistics and communication amongst the team. This position is located in a laboratory environment and will involve hands-on work with tools and testing equipment. Physical activity will include lifting (up to 50 lbs.), bending, stooping, crouching, reaching, hand-eye coordination, and manual dexterity.

Main Responsibilities                                                                                                         
      Basic equipment (instrumentation) understanding
      Data system support and light vehicle troubleshooting
      Nightly data transfer activities (remove HDD’s, label HDD’s, track HDD’s, begin data transfer, repeat process for 5 to 10 vehicles in total)
      Create, document and communicate a data copy process back to program manager
      Daily communication, and weekly meetings with the program manager on data/HDD status                                                                                                     
 

Job Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
      Demonstrated experience being highly motivated and self-directed
      Proven experience leading projects
      Proficient with Microsoft Office and Windows based computer systems
      Writing technical reports, SOPs, ISO quality documents
      Experience with standardized Quality Systems (ISO-9001 / 17025, MIL I/Q)
      Able to work evenings/weekends and/or travel (as required)

Competence:
      Test Engineering (equipment, reporting, analysis, etc.)
      Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
      Sound understanding with project management fundamentals, e.g., work plans, schedules, resource plans, and status reports
      Ability to work well in a team environment
      Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
      Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services
      Hands-on problem solving and continuous improvement leadership

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Kett Engineering Corporation

Website: https://www.ketteng.com/

Headquarter Location: Chandler, Arizona, United States

Employee Count: 1001-5000

Year Founded: 1953

IPO Status: Private

Industries: Automotive ⋅ Industrial Engineering ⋅ Professional Services