- Job Title: Mechanical Development Engineer
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Location: Raymond, OH, United States
About the Role:
Honda Development & Manufacturing of America is hiring a Mechanical Development Engineer in Raymond, OH. You will conduct experimental vehicle testing, chassis component validation, and hardware maturation to ensure marketability, safety, and durability for new model vehicles.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and execute experimental testing for automotive chassis systems, suspension, and structural components.
- Operate advanced test instrumentation including strain gauges, accelerometers, thermocouples, and acoustic mics.
- Analyze physical test data to evaluate stress, fatigue, and dynamics against engineering targets.
- Investigate test component failures, determine root causes, and propose design countermeasures.
- Document technical reports and present maturation milestones to vehicle development leaders.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering.
- 0-2 years of mechanical testing, vehicle validation, or automotive laboratory experience.
- Hands-on familiarity with data acquisition (DAQ) hardware, sensors, and calibration tools.
- Strong analytical reasoning, problem-solving, and technical report-writing abilities.
- Eager to balance computer simulation analysis with hands-on vehicle shop testing.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation with paid overtime eligibility and annual performance bonus.
- Comprehensive health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx) and 401(k) retirement matching.
- Paid time off, holiday pay, and winter/summer plant shutdown periods.
- Tuition reimbursement and career development pathways across Honda R&D.