Mechanical Development Engineer (101536)

American Honda Motor Company, Inc.; Raymond (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Paid overtime

401K with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Job summary

American Honda Motor Company, Inc. is seeking a Crash Test Engineer to support vehicle development through proper crash safety testing of components and full vehicles.

You will analyze test and simulation data and summarize findings in written reports, while coordinating with design and restraint engineers to ensure occupant protection across test conditions. The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) and 0–2 years in crash safety testing; experience with LS-Dyna, ANSA,

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• 0–2 years of relevant experience in crash safety testing.
• CAE tools preferred: LS-Dyna, ANSA, Meta-Post; Catia; Linux OS; MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and properly perform crash safety related testing for vehicle developments.
• Analyze test and simulation data and summarize results via written reports.
• Develop, calibrate, and validate crash sensing systems and strategies; coordinate with restraint system engineers.

Skills

Crash testing

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

LS-Dyna

ANSA

Meta-Post

Catia

Linux OS

MS Office

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

A Crash Test Engineer will be responsible for preparing and properly performing crash safety related tests; both component level and full car to support vehicle developments. They should then be able to analyze test and simulation data and summarize the results via written reports.

Key Accountabilities

• Responsible for preparing and properly performing crash safety related testing for vehicle developments, analyzing test and simulation data and summarizing the results.
• General activities will also include developing planning targets & specifications for the crash safety performance and collaborating with other design engineers.
• Test results and analysis to be communicated through written reports, summaries and small group meetings.
• Responsible for developing, calibrating, and validating crash sensing systems and strategies, including sensor performance evaluation, crash event detection analysis, and coordination with restraint system engineers to ensure robust occupant protection performance across regulatory and consumer test conditions

Qualifications, Experience, And Skills

• Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering (or Equivalent).
• 0-2 years relevant experience in crash safety test industry.
• CAE tools preferred (LS-Dyna, ANSA, Meta-Post), Catia, Linux OS, MS Office.

Working Conditions

• Willingness to work in a physical testing environment is required, including execution of physical tests (component, and full-vehicle crash tests). Overtime work and occasional travel will be required depending on project need.

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.