Strength Test Engineer – ATV/SxS Prototyping

Honda South Carolina Manufacturing; Raymond (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime

Regional bonus

Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Vacation and PTO

401(k) with company match

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Honda South Carolina Manufacturing is seeking a Product Testing Engineer (Strength) to drive development projects from concept to validated prototypes for ATV/SxS platforms. The role emphasizes using CAE tools and physical testing to confirm performance targets and durability.

You will analyze load cases, set targets, and maintain documentation while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery and alignment with business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience with data acquisition is strongly desirable.
• Hands-on experience maintaining, repairing vehicles is strongly desirable.
• Experience riding Powersports products (motorcycles, ATV, SxS) is strongly desirable.
• Capable data acquisition and laboratory skills/techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop/Test basic component and system layouts for ATV/SxS prototype vehicles that achieve concept targets, function requirements, and manufacturing requisites with minimal supervision.
• Utilize data acquisition systems with precision instruments and strain gauges to confirm the strength, rigidity, and durability of ATVs/SxSs.
• Analyze, quantify, and summarize/present captured data to communicate the loading scenarios of ATVs/SxSs.
• Set basic performance targets to satisfy vehicle concept and competitiveness; perform validations through simulations and physical testing with minimal supervision.
• Capture real world customer usage data and reproduce in laboratory settings using hydraulic test actuators.
• Create and manage schedule of individual work to ensure deadlines are met, communicate resource needs, and manage contractor resources with minimal supervision.

Skills

Data analysis

Test engineering

Strong communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAE software

Data acquisition hardware

Job description

Honda South Carolina Manufacturing is seeking a Product Testing Engineer (Strength) to drive development projects from concept to validated prototypes for ATV/SxS platforms. The role emphasizes using CAE tools and physical testing to confirm performance targets and durability.

You will analyze load cases, set targets, and maintain documentation while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery and alignment with business goals.