Senior Battery Management System Engineer I

American Honda Motor Company, Inc.; Raymond (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Honda is seeking a Battery Management System Engineer to design and integrate vehicle electrical and electronics infrastructure, including battery software inputs from multiple divisions. You will work within the Electrical & Electronics Architecture division to ensure correct parameter application and robust system performance.

The role requires collaboration with teams in Japan and within the electrical division; onsite work with ~10% travel, and a focus on EMC testing, verification, and

Qualifications

• Must have at least an associate degree in engineering or related STEM field.
• 4-year bachelor’s degree preferred for growth opportunities.
• Experience in automotive industry or similar tech environments.
• Strong communication, analytical and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Break down project concepts into development activities and plan ECU development with guidance.
• Design specifications for electrical hardware and software; conduct design reviews.
• Troubleshoot and perform root-cause analysis on prototype or mass production vehicles.
• Test and verify ECU specifications for EMC and functional performance; report results.
• Identify process improvements to increase efficiency and key metrics.
• Document multiple concurrent developments and coordinate with stakeholders and suppliers.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Automotive industry experience

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

CANalyzer

Education

Associate degree in engineering

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

MS Project

Word

CANalyzer

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

• The Battery Management System Engineer role is responsible for delivering defined engineering assignments with guidance, while expanding the breadth of technical knowledge and starting to deepen expertise in specific technology area.


• As a member of the Electrical & Electronics Architecture (EEA) Division, this position is expected to design vehicles’ electrical and electronics infrastructure, integrate and package the battery related software including input from other systems and divisions.


• The position is responsible for Battery Management and Charge Balance system and the correct parameter application among other responsibilities. Role requires heavy correlation with counterparts in Japan side (4MOC) as well as counterparts within the electrical division.

Key Accountabilities

• Project and team management: Breaking down project concept details into required development activities and deciding the overall ECU development plan with Technical Leadership’s guidance and support, correlating technical project details with key stakeholders and negotiating the schedule for deliverables. Informing technical leadership of project status often is expected.


• Engineering specification design including electrical circuit hardware and software. Setting the direction to create design concepts before converting to requirements and functional specifications, then conducting design reviews with technical leadership.


• Engineering troubleshooting, root cause analysis and solution design: Working hands-on in prototype or mass production level vehicles to identify responsible system(s) functional issues and deciding 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 to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) or verification of technical change points to ensure proper electrical functional performance, quality and reliability. Accountable to create test result reports and conduct verification reviews with technical leadership.


• Improvement and innovation: Identify shortcomings and suggest improvements to existing processes, systems and procedures in order to increase efficiency and other key metrics.


• Documentation: Management of multiple concurrent developments with the ability to recognize problems in advance and navigate the unknown, with the experience to see the next step and create a decision matrix for solving a problem or troubleshoot with multiple options.


• Report concern(s) items to Technical Leadership and identify/propose C/Ms for resolution after conducting thorough root cause analysis


• Work with suppliers to coordinate requirements, schedule activities, and address issues in a timely manner

Qualifications, Experience, And Skills

• Minimum educational qualifications:




• Must have at least an Associate level college degree / diploma in engineering in any of these fields of study, e.g. - Electrical / Electronics / Mechanical / Chemical / Control Systems / Mechatronics / Physics / Materials Science or a related STEM field of study. A 4-year Bachelors degree in aforementioned fields of study preferred.




• Minimum work experience:




• At least 3 years relevant experience working in the automotive industry or an industry with similar applications / technologies.




• Other job-specific skills:




• Effective communication skills (written, verbal and presentation).


• Ability to cultivate and manage relationships of varying levels in/out of the organization, including supplier.


• Ability to acclimate to new environments, negotiate through unknowns and meet new people.


• Ability to manage time effectively and productively.


• Solid quantitative/analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills


• Computer skills, such as PowerPoint, Excel, MS Project, Word, CANalyzer etc.


• Ability to multi-task and work independently


• Acute attention to detail


• Strong collaboration skills

Workstyle

• This is an onsite job. One remote workday per week may be possible with prior departmental approval.


• Travel requirements: Approx 10% annually - largely domestic and rarely international


• May have to work overtime on a need basis

Visa sponsorship issues

• This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

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.