Job Description

Job Description

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

As member of Advanced Safety Controls (ASC) Division, your role would support the advancement and integration of driving assistance and vehicle dynamics control technologies working towards the future of electrification and advanced safety in Honda and Acura products.

VCAP ADAS test engineers take ownership of developing a function or feature on the vehicle to suit the North American light duty market customer. You would work under the leadership and guidance of senior members in the group to build your knowledge and technical skills with autonomy as you gain experience.

 

Key Accountabilities

• Verify ADAS control system software function by completing standard requirement testing on simulation bench and in vehicle by proving grounds. Work with Technical Expert and other function PIC’s to countermeasure any issues found.
• Validate ADAS control system software through calibration by completing standard requirement testing on simulation bench and in vehicle by proving grounds. Work with Technical Expert and other function PIC’s to countermeasure any issues found.
• Support with preparation of verification test result documentation for assigned function and clearly present documentation to Section Chief, Technical Expert and Chief Engineer at data verification reviews. Continue to submit all necessary information as the development process moves forward.
• Support with management of one or more functions in vehicle development projects specifically related to ADAS control system specifications, actively maintain schedule and task list including internal, Japan R&D, and other function group schedules to ensure all expected deliverables are complete at each development milestone.
• Correlate with Technical Expert, Section Chief, or experienced PIC to support the integration of software functions into the vehicle, as well as verification of the function.
• Develop own expertise and capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching. Gain or maintain external professional accreditations where relevant to improve performance and fulfil personal potential. Build proficiency in relevant.
• technology and increase knowledge of external regulations and industry best practices through ongoing education, conferences, and specialist publications.
• Support with identifying shortcomings in function specifications through market analysis, competitive benchmarking, and other research activities. Suggest solutions to improve the overall product to the customer from these activities.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automotive Engineering
• Co-op/intern experience preferred
• Basic understanding of requirements management, function validation, diagnostics, and CAN structures or micro controller communication structures
• Familiarity with control specification development
• Demonstrated analytical skills necessary to troubleshoot control system issues, propose and implement potential solutions
• Hands on mechanical ability / understanding of vehicle systems and cross functional interactions
• Strong PC Skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and other technical software)
• Experience with data acquisition systems such as ETAS and Vector CAN tools is a plus
• Experience with programming (C++, Python, Java, Matlab, etc) is a plus
• Familiarity with ISO 26262 standard for functional safety
• Some travel domestic and internationally should be expected to visit various proving grounds, visit suppliers’ engineering offices and production locations and support Honda factories during pre-production launch timings
• Valid driver’s license required to operate vehicles on proving grounds

Working Conditions

• Commitment to work necessary work hours to achieve all responsibilities, including overtime and operating periodically at early and late day hours.
• Must be able to lift 20 lbs.
• Kneeling, bending, sitting, standing, and manoeuvring inside of vehicles is required.
• Travel is sometimes required - ~5% (International travel may be requested).
• 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
• Free Drinks Onsite

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.

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