Automotive Semiconductor Research Engineer (Sensing)

Honda South Carolina Manufacturing; Raymond (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Base Salary

Paid Overtime

Regional Bonus

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid time off

Disability insurance

401K with company match

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Honda South Carolina Manufacturing is seeking a research engineer to advance semiconductor sensing across R&D programs, focusing on automotive technologies such as image, radar, lidar, inertial, and environmental sensors. The role collaborates with leadership and cross-functional teams to translate insights into system-level value.

You will contribute to building internal expertise, supporting the mission to grow semiconductor capability, and applying Agile methods to deliver impactful results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor level degree in Engineering or related STEM field.
• At least 3 years of relevant industry experience.
• Knowledge of semiconductor industry: chip architectures, open-source IP/ISA, CPU/GPU/NPU, FPGAs, SoCs and heterogenous integration.
• Experience in digital/analog/mixed-signal chip design desirable.
• Familiarity with Assembly language.
• Industry standard EDA tools experience.
• Experience in Verilog/SystemVerilog or similar HDL.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to present findings.
• Ability to communicate with stakeholders without specialized technical expertise.
• Research experience and continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to learn new topics related to design and manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of Agile processes.
• Design experiments to test hypotheses.
• Decision making under supervision within research mission.
• Efficient resource management to achieve project goals.

Responsibilities

• Assist in advanced research projects of emerging technologies using Agile methodologies to prove hypothesis.
• Assist senior and principal researchers in sensing for NA market and consumer trends, extract emerging technologies, and propose research initiatives
• Compile and prepare sensing results and conclusions for internal stakeholders in support of setting technical direction and strategy.
• Report results of sensing results to department leadership, division leadership, and other internal partners to explain how findings may impact future product offerings.
• Support technical teams, manage project timelines, and ensure deliverables meet quality standards.
• Monitor emerging technologies utilizing Agile methodologies to prove hypothesis and define value with speed.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Agile processes

Problem solving

Learning agility

Resource management

Education

Bachelor level degree in Engineering or related STEM field

Tools

EDA tools

Job description

Honda South Carolina Manufacturing is seeking a research engineer to advance semiconductor sensing across R&D programs, focusing on automotive technologies such as image, radar, lidar, inertial, and environmental sensors. The role collaborates with leadership and cross-functional teams to translate insights into system-level value.

You will contribute to building internal expertise, supporting the mission to grow semiconductor capability, and applying Agile methods to deliver impactful results.