Electrical Powertrain Software Engineer

American Honda Motor Company, Inc.; Raymond (OH); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid overtime

Relocation assistance

401K plan

Benefits

Job summary

American Honda Motor Company, Inc. in Ohio seeks an Engineer to perform electronics development of Powertrain ECU systems with moderate oversight, applying engineering skills to resolve standard development issues across engine, transmission, AWD controls, and EV battery management.

Role involves project and design work, testing, verification, and collaboration with stakeholders; travel may be domestic or international, and remote work up to 20% is possible; on-site testing required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 0-2 years relevant experience working with automobiles or electronics in a personal or professional setting.
• Understanding of automobile powertrain system function and operation.

Responsibilities

• Project and team management: coordinate schedules and deliverables.
• Engineering specification design for Powertrain ECU applications using flowcharts/state machines.
• Engineering troubleshooting and root cause analysis on ECU issues in prototype or mass production vehicles.
• Testing and verification of ECU hardware/software for EMC and change points.
• Improvement and innovation to enhance Powertrain electronics performance.
• Ensure conformity to external requirements (Regulations, ISO, Cyber Security).

Skills

Project management

Engineering troubleshooting

Testing and validation

Root cause analysis

Electronics hardware design

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

MS Visio

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

At this Career Level, the Engineer is capable of performing tasks related to electronics development of Powertrain ECU systems with moderate oversight, utilizing their engineering skill to overcome standard development issues. Powertrain ECU systems may include Engine Control, Transmission Control, All-wheel Drive Control, Electric Vehicle Motor and Battery Control, or other related areas involving the development of electronic hardware, software and electrical system architecture.

Key Accountabilities

• Project and team management: understanding project expectations, correlating technical details with key stakeholders and negotiating the schedule for deliverables while maintaining the project schedule relevant to your assigned system or function.
• Engineering specification design for Powertrain ECU applications, including electrical circuit hardware and software using flowcharts or state machines in tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, MS VISIO, or other tools as necessary.
• Engineering troubleshooting, root cause analysis and solution design: Working hands-on and using industry standard tools and methods in prototype or mass production level vehicles to identify Powertrain electronics functional issues and the steps required for resolution.
• Testing and verification of ECU specifications related to hardware and software: Performing testing in prototype or mass production level vehicles related electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) or verification of technical change points to ensure proper electrical functional performance, quality and reliability.
• Improvement and innovation: Investigating new processes or technologies to improve Powertrain electronic system performance or development capability and efficiency.
• Understand and ensure conformity of your assigned system to external requirements such as Regulations, ISO standards, Cyber Security, and other necessary certifications.

Qualifications, Experience, And Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 0-2 years relevant experience working with automobiles or electronics in a personal or professional setting.
• Understanding of automobile powertrain system function and operation.

Working Conditions

• Remove/Install electrical components in a test vehicle, sometimes involving difficult physical access.
• Driving vehicles for testing purposes, sometimes in extreme cold or hot climates (-30degC to 50degC)
• Periodical domestic and international travel to test facilities, factories, suppliers.
• Overtime is expected in moderate amount, to meet deadlines. (~5hr/wk average)
• Remote work up to 20% based on business conditions, on-site vehicle testing is a required element.

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.