Active Safety Performance Engineer - Adas Systems

Active Safety Performance Engineer - ADAS Systems

Location: Raymond, OH

Workstyle: Hybrid

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 which 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!

About this Position: 

The Active Safety Performance Engineer (ADAS Systems) will coordinate/perform a full range of test/development activities relevant to departmental and organizational needs while correlating with our Japan counterparts, international engineering teams as well as external vendors and customers. The associate will assume PIC (Person-in-Charge) responsibility for specific ADAS technologies and corollary testing within a development project(s); as well as lead/mentor junior engineers within the group.

Responsibilities include:

       Responsible for the development of the Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS) Lateral Control functions, as well as tuning vehicle control systems.

       Develop the functional requirements related to CAN interface, Self-Diagnostic, Failsafe Detection for each vehicle development, working with the system supplier to lead the integration of these functions into the vehicle, as well as verification of the functions.

       Roles include project management activities, overseeing the testing of the related vehicle systems, negotiating the hardware and software interfaces to integrate the system into the vehicle, instrumenting and troubleshooting vehicles for testing, analyzing test data, recommending solutions for test failures, determining root cause(s) and leading/coaching/mentoring junior engineers within the group as a Lead PIC (person in charge) for development projects.

       Manage development projects/schedules, coordinate with corollary departments/suppliers and research new technologies and market trends

       Creating and presenting technical documents/reports, including comprehensive root cause analysis when required.

Who we are seeking:

Required Experience:

6 years of relevant experience preferred

Required Education:

B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering OR Controls Engineering

Other job-specific skills:         

       Comprehensive understanding of vehicle dynamics, steering control functions and experience for tuning vehicle control systems

       Comprehensive understanding of requirements management, function validation, diagnostics, and CAN structures.

       Hands on mechanical ability / Understanding of vehicle systems.

       Analytical skills to prepare prototype vehicles for testing.

       Ability to troubleshoot system issues and propose solutions to those issues.

       Some travel domestic and internationally should be expected to visit various proving grounds, visit suppliers' engineering offices and production locations and support Honda factories during pre-production launch timings.

       Valid driver's license required to operate vehicles on proving grounds.

       PC Skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, CANalyzer, CANape and other technical software)

       Excellent communication skills coupled with the willingness to pro-actively seek out information from others and convert concepts into specific requirements.

       Experience with data acquisition systems and Vector CAN tools is a plus.

       Comprehensive understanding of electrical hardware fundamentals and software development process

       Strong presentation skills

Additional Position Factors: 

       Commitment to work necessary work hours to achieve all responsibilities, including overtime and operating periodically at early and late day hours.

       Must be able to lift 20 lbs.

       Kneeling, bending, sitting, standing, and maneuvering inside of vehicles is required.

       Travel is sometimes required - ~5% (International travel may be requested)

       Office work is split between on-site and remote (Work from Home, WFH)

       Vehicle-level testing is conducted either on-site in a specified lab or offsite at a supplier/contracted facility.

At Honda, you will play a key role in our journey to become a company that society wants to exist now, and in the future. Your endless curiosity will drive innovation and your courageous spirit will challenge the status quo.  We believe having a workforce made up of diverse thinkers and innovators makes us a better Honda.  Respect for each other and respect for diversity each day drives our associates to contribute at the highest level and work effectively in a team environment.  We make the dream of mobility a reality with our innovative and high-quality products. Together, we Bring the Future to our customers, associates, and communities.  We are Honda!

What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards:

       Competitive Base Salary

       Annual Bonus

       Overtime Pay

       Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)

       Paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, sick time, and personal days

       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:

       Wellbeing program

       Community service and engagement programs

       Product programs

       Free drinks onsite

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.