Reliability Cae Development Engineer Ii

Reliability CAE Development Engineer III

Location: Raymond, OH

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: 

As an Engineer in Auto Development Center, Frame Business Unit, we are responsible for designing and developing the vehicle chassis, components, exterior, and interior, to meet model performance, safety, reliability, profitability, and manufacturing requirements, while crafting the envisioned multisensory experience for our drivers and passengers. For a CAE Engineer III role, you will take ownership and more of a leadership role when it comes to designing a complex part, overseeing testing activities, and/or leading a minor model change project for your department.  Responsibilities include the use of finite element analysis, CAE or other method of prediction as required by test type.  Additional responsibilities include development and implementation of countermeasures, completing and presenting final reports based on failure analysis, meeting schedule deadlines and project coordination. Candidate will work closely with other test groups, technical leaders, designers, and team members to understand scope of work and schedule.

Responsibilities include:

• Proficient using CAE/CFD tools to execute analysis and decide assigned specification setting and requirement confirmation activities.
• Produces accurate CAE/CFD outcomes utilizing best practices and seeks learning opportunities where outcomes have opportunity for improvement.
• Produces quality modeling, analysis, and reporting, with customer in mind.
• Develop appropriate countermeasure plans and work closely with design departments for implementation.
• Communicates with team and leadership about CAE implementation.
• Creates concise and logical technical presentations. 
• Test validation and investigations related to FE models and test requirements when necessary.
• Proactively seeks ways to engage in continuous improvement.
• May be a Project Lead for R-theme activity.

Who we are seeking:

Required Work Experience:

• Bachelor of Science and 3-6 years of engineering experience or Master of Science and 0-3 years of engineering experience

Required Education:

• Bachelor of Science degree in: Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or other related field required.

Desired skills:

• Proficient with 1D CAE, 3D CAE, or steady state and time dependent CFD, and programming language software.
• Knowledge of CAE software, such as ANSA Hypermesh, ANSA and IS-DYNA, ABAQUS, Nastran, and nCode.
• CATIA V6 knowledge.
• Understanding of system and component performance analysis using CAE or CFD.
• Ability to present complex concepts as simple summaries.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Acoustic full scale wind tunnel testing experience desired for CFD roles.
• Ability to validate simulation results with real world practical applications.
• Experience with Star CCM and/or Powerflow for CFD roles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Project as well as AutoCAD and SketchUp.

Additional Position Factors:

• Ability to work overtime may be required.
• Ability to travel (within US and Japan) may be required.
• Sitting (75%), Standing (10%), Walking (10%), Reaching (1%), Crouching (1%), Bending (1%), Stooping (1%), Lift/Carry 20lbs (1%)

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 and every 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
• Paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, sick time, 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.