KPIT Technologies

Data and AI Lead

KPIT Technologies$120K — $150K *
Novi, MI 48375In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science/Data Engineering
  • 5-10 years of experience in automotive, data engineering, or diagnostics
  • Strong technical skills in Python, SQL, and large-scale data platforms
  • Experience with cloud ecosystems, preferably Azure
  • Proficiency in analyzing automotive datasets and translating data into actionable insights
  • Excellent communication and collaboration with stakeholders
  • Understanding of automotive system architecture

Responsibilities

  • Define and execute a roadmap for AI-powered diagnostics
  • Transition diagnostics from rule-based to predictive/prescriptive systems
  • Drive the development of data-centric architecture for vehicle diagnostics
  • Lead the creation of ML/AI models for fault detection and RUL prediction
  • Enhance onboard and remote diagnostics capabilities with advanced analytics
  • Establish model lifecycle management for continuous learning
  • Develop tools for data mining and enable self-service analytics for users

Benefits

  • Geo Blue PPO and HSA plan
  • MetLife Dental and Vision plan
  • 401k with employer match
  • Company-paid Basic Life and Long-term disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Holidays
  • Employee discounts and perks
  • Gym benefit
Full Job Description
Job/Position Summary

Responsibilities:

Diagnostics Data Engineering & Architecture

Diagnostics Strategy & Transformation

  • Define and execute the Data science, machine Learning and AI-powered diagnostics roadmap for DTC/DID evolution
  • Transition from rule-based diagnostics 1 predictive and prescriptive diagnostics
  • Drive data-centric architecture for vehicle health monitoring and diagnostics intelligence
  • Collaborate with OEM stakeholders to embed AI into vehicle lifecycle (in-vehicle + cloud)


Data Science & AI Leadership

  • Lead development of ML/AI models for:
    • Fault detection and classification
    • Root cause analysis
    • Remaining Useful Life (RUL) prediction
    • Anomaly detection in telemetry and ECU signals
  • Apply advanced analytics on:
    • Time-series vehicle data
    • CAN/LIN/Ethernet communication data
    • Sensor fusion data streams
  • Establish model lifecycle management (MLOps) for continuous learning and deployment


Diagnostics Strategy & Engineering Enablement

  • Support definition and continuous improvement of vehicle diagnostics strategy for ICE, Hybrid, and EV platforms.
  • Collaborate with system and software teams to:
    • Improve onboard diagnostics (OBD) logic
    • Enhance remote and OTA diagnostics capabilities
    • Enable predictive diagnostics using advanced analytics/ML
  • Translate product and engineering requirements into data-driven diagnostics solutions.


Platform & Architecture

  • Define scalable data architectures for diagnostics:
    • Edge (in-vehicle) + Cloud (off-board analytics)
  • Work with engineering teams to build:
    • Diagnostic data lakes
    • Real-time streaming pipelines
  • Ensure integration with:
    • Vehicle telemetry platforms
    • Digital twin ecosystems


Tooling, Automation & Advanced Analytics

  • Develop and deploy tools for:
    • Diagnostics data mining and automation
    • Fault pattern recognition
    • Data-driven decision-making
  • Leverage AI/ML techniques for predictive failure detection.
  • Enable self-service data analytics platforms for engineering users.


Requirements:

Required Skills:

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science / Data Engineering
  • 5-10 years of experience in automotive, data engineering, or diagnostics domain.
  • Strong technical expertise in:
    • Python, SQL
    • Data platforms (Spark, Databricks, or similar)
    • Cloud ecosystems (Azure preferred )
  • Experience in handling large-scale automotive datasets.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to convert complex data into engineering insights
  • Excellent stakeholder communication and collaboration
  • Understanding of automotive system architecture
  • Agile mindset with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement


Preferred Skills:

  • Hands-on experience with:
    • Data Science and AI and ML
  • Masters in data science, AI and ML


Compensation and Benefits:

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time KPIT employee, you are eligible for the following benefits:

  • Geo Blue PPO and HSA plan.
  • MetLife - Dental and Vision plan.
  • Healthcare and Dependent care flexible spending account(FSA).
  • 401k with employer match.
  • Company-paid Basic Life and Long-term disability insurance.
  • Voluntary benefits include Critical Illness, Hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft, and legal service.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Paid Holidays.
  • Employee discounts and perks.
  • Gym benefit.


ESSENTIAL SKILLS /COMPETENCIES
0AUTOMOTIVE
0PYTHON
0SQL
0SPARK
0DATABRICKS
0AZURE

PREFFERED SKILLS /COMPETENCIES
0DATA SCIENCE
0AI
0ML

About KPIT Technologies

KPIT Technologies Limited is an Indian multinational corporation headquartered in Pune, Maharashtra, India. The company provides software solutions to the automotive, manufacturing, energy and utilities, and life sciences industries. KPIT has more than 60 patents and has won several awards for its innovative solutions. The company has a global presence with offices in 15 countries and has partnerships with several leading technology companies. KPIT is listed on the National Stock Exchange of India and the Bombay Stock Exchange.
Learn more about KPIT Technologies
Size
12,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1990

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