Senior Mechanical Development Engineer II

American Honda Motor Company, Inc.; Raymond (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Paid overtime

Regional bonus

Industry-leading benefits

Job summary

American Honda Motor Company, Inc. in Ohio seeks an experienced Powertrain Engineer to test and support design, bringing powertrain components into our vehicles while ensuring marketability, reliability and regulatory compliance.

This role requires collaboration across teams to meet targets and advance development. The candidate will perform defined engineering assignments with minimal supervision and mentor peers, expanding technical knowledge and contributing to project plans and budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Automotive or similar STEM).
• At least 5 years of automotive industry experience.
• Strong computer and data analysis tool skills (ETAS, Vector).
• Proficiency with Matlab/Simulink; advanced Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Test, support design, and bring powertrain components into vehicles.
• Ensure designs meet market, regulatory, and manufacturing targets.
• Train peers and provide engineering support within projects.
• Manage project plans, schedules, and budgets where applicable.

Skills

Test engineering

Data analysis

Powertrain knowledge

Matlab/Simulink

ETAS/Vector

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Driving license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

ETAS

Vector

Matlab/Simulink

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

• This position tests, supports design, and bring powertrain components and technologies into our vehicles, ensuring that all marketability, reliability, regulatory, profitability, manufacturing, and design requirements and targets are met.
• This position will deliver defined engineering assignments with minimal guidance, while expanding the breadth of your technical knowledge and deepen expertise. Responsible to train peers and provide support when needed.

Key Accountabilities

• Testing & Simulation & Data setting Ensure assigned parts meet design specifications by planning and executing tests and simulations, conducting failure analysis, analyzing test / simulation results, and proposing design changes or recommending countermeasures.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Collate and analyse data using pre-set tools, methods, and formats.
• Documentation: Prepare moderately complex documentation (at the sub-system level) for review by more senior colleagues to record and submit all necessary information as the development process moves forward.
• Project Management: Work within an established project management plan to achieve specific goals. May support (or create for simple projects) the project schedule, coordinate project meetings, provide regular updates and reports, and contribute in meeting the project budget and timelines.
• Personal Development: Develop own expertise and capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching. Gain or maintain external professional accreditations where relevant to improve performance and fulfil personal potential. Build proficiency in relevant technology and increase knowledge of external regulations and industry best practices through ongoing education, conferences, and specialist publications.

Qualifications, Experience, And Skills

• Minimum education: A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferably in Mechanical / Automotive or similar STEM field of study).
• Minimum work experience: At least 5 or more years of relevant automotive industry experience.
• Strong computer skills, and the ability to work with any data analysis tools (e.g. - ETAS, Vector)
• Other tools, e.g. - Matlab and/or Simulink or similar tools.
• Must have Microsoft PowerPoint, Advanced Excel skills
• Highly desirable: Familarity with automotive powertrains (preferably hybrid or electric).
• Driving license requirement: Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to drive and evaluate vehicles dynamically.

Workstyle

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

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.