Dev. Testing & Validation Engineer (100467)

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda
Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one.  We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success.  We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”

We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.

If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!

Job Purpose

The Exterior Lighting and Vision System Test Engineer I role is responsible for delivering defined engineering assignments with guidance, while expanding the breadth of your technical knowledge and starting to deepen your expertise in your specific technology area. The Exterior Lighting and Vision System Test Engineer I is also expected to assign priorities and execute a plan to avoid being late on deliverables. They should work closely with Technical Leadership and create a decision matrix for solving a problem or trouble shoot with multiple options as well as have a strong teamwork mentality. Together with the guidance of the Technical Expert, the Exterior Lighting and Vision System Test Engineer I should be able to recognize potential cascading impacts created by a change either in their parts towards other systems, or other systems change impact toward their parts, and be able to proactively communicate to avoid issues.
The Exterior Lighting and Vision System Test Engineer I guarantees the integrity of the electrical control for their system (s).
As a member of the Frame Development (FD) Division, the Exterior Lighting and Vision System Test Engineer I is expected to design lighting and vision systems and controls that integrate with other divisions and meet all of the necessary regulation, Honda, and marketability requirements.
The Exterior Lighting and Vision System Test Engineer I takes ownership when it comes to developing an FD function / feature / component on the vehicle.

Key Accountabilities

• Support the breakdown of project concepts into defined development tasks and contribute to ECU development planning with direction from Technical Leadership. Coordinate technical details with stakeholders and help track deliverables to meet timing commitments. Provide regular status updates and escalate risks as needed.
• Assist in developing electrical circuit hardware and software specifications. Contribute to early design concepts and support the creation of requirements and functional specifications. Participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback from Technical Leadership.
• Participate in hands-on investigation of system issues in prototype or production vehicles. Support identification of root causes and contribute to developing and implementing corrective actions with guidance.
• Testing and verification of Lighting and Vision part specifications related to hardware and software: Performing testing in prototype or mass production level vehicles related to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) or verification of technical change points to ensure proper electrical functional performance, quality and reliability.  Also confirming lighting performance values and durability results meet internal/external requirements.  Accountable to create test result reports and conduct verification reviews with technical leadership proving that systems are integrating correctly with the other vehicle systems and all parts/systems are meeting the necessary requirements. 
• Improvement and innovation: Identify shortcomings and suggest improvements to existing processes, systems and procedures in order to increase efficiency and other key metrics.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

• BSEE or BSME degree, or equivalent experience.
• 0-6 years of closely related experience based on education.
• Effective communication skills (written, verbal and presentation).
• Ability to cultivate and manage relationships of varying levels in/out of the organization, including supplier
• Ability to acclimate to new environments, negotiate through unknowns and meet new people.
• Ability to manage time effectively and productively.
• Solid quantitative/analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Computer skills, such as PowerPoint, Excel, MS Project, Word, CANalyzer etc.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently.
• Acute attention to detail.
• Strong collaboration skill(s).

Working Conditions

• Commitment to work necessary work hours to achieve all responsibilities, including overtime and operating periodically at early and late day hours, including potential drives in darkness for lighting evaluations. 
• Must be able to lift 20 lbs.
• Kneeling, bending, sitting, standing, and maneuvering inside of vehicles is required.
• Travel is sometimes required - ~5% (International travel may be requested).
• This is a hands-on position; associate is expected to work on the actual vehicle with tools.  Candidate can expect to spend a portion of their time working in the lab – confirming their systems on bench, on the car, and potentially in thermal chambers.  Office work is split between on-site and remote (Work from Home, WFH).
• Vehicle-level testing is conducted either on-site in a specified lab or offsite at a supplier/contracted facility.

What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards:

• Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
• Paid Overtime
• Regional Bonus (when applicable)
• 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 

Additional Offerings:

• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
• Lifestyle Account
• Childcare Reimbursement Account
• Elder Care Support
• Wellbeing Program
• Community Service and Engagement Programs
• Product Programs

 

 

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.