Senior Electrical Powertrain Software Engineer I

American Honda Motor Co., Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

401K with company match

Relocation assistance

Job summary

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to lead electronics development of Powertrain ECU systems.

You will manage projects, design specifications for hardware and software, and troubleshoot complex ECU issues in both prototype and mass production vehicles. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics and 3+ years in automotive ECU development, with proficiency in MATLAB and ECU tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Electronics / Mechatronics Engineering or related STEM field.
• 3+ years of relevant automotive ECU development experience.
• Experience using MATLAB, Vector CANalyzer or ETAS INCA for ECU development and testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead electronics development of Powertrain ECU systems with minimal oversight.
• Design engineering specifications for Powertrain ECU hardware and software.
• Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis on ECU issues in prototype or production vehicles.
• Test and verify ECU specifications relating to hardware/software and EMC considerations.
• Propose improvements and lead small groups on investigations of new processes or technologies.
• Ensure compliance with external requirements (Regulations, ISO standards, Cyber Security).
• Support knowledge transfer to other engineers.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Engineering design

Root cause analysis

Electrical systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Electronics / Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Vector CANalyzer

ETAS INCA

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 the Senior Engineer Career Level, the Engineer is capable of taking charge and leading electronics development of Powertrain ECU systems with minimal oversight, utilizing their past experience to overcome challenges of moderate complexity.
• 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: Breaking down project concept details and change points into required development activities and deciding the overall ECU development plan, correlating technical project details with key stakeholders and negotiating the schedule for deliverables. Informing and confirming details with technical leadership as required, and being able to conduct these activities independently and with minimal oversight and guidance
• Engineering specification design for Powertrain ECU applications, including electrical circuit hardware and software in tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, MS VISIO, or other tools as necessary. Deciding the best implementation for converting design concepts into requirements and functional specifications, then conducting design reviews with technical leadership. May lead other engineers on project-specific complex implementations and best practices.
• 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 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: May lead small groups of engineers on specific investigations of new processes or technologies which improve Powertrain electronic system performance, development capability or efficiency. Includes making project proposals to management, setting direction for the best implementation and accountability to report progress on technical activity, budget and schedule.
• Understand and ensure conformity of your assigned system to external requirements such as Regulations, ISO standards, Cyber Security, and other necessary certifications.
• Support and knowledge transfer to other Engineers about specific related job tasks and skills

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

• Minimum educational qualifications:
• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical / Electronics / Mechatronics Engineering or a related STEM field of study.
• Minimum work experience:
• At least 3 or more years of relevant experience, in related field to automotive ECU development
• Coordination of other person’s job priorities.
• Able to use industry standard engineering tools such as MATLAB as well as ECU data monitoring tools such as Vector CANalyzer or ETAS INCA.
• Knowledge of automotive related ECU hardware and electronic circuits.

Other requirements

• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to operate a motor vehicle at the proving grounds, as and when required, without any assistance.
• If required, be able to carry up to 50lb for a minimum of 50 ft unaided.

Workstyle

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

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.