Robotic Technical Advisor

Robotic Technical Lead

Location: Marysville, OH- PEBU

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 position is to function as a senior robotics advisor in partnership with the Group Lead; supporting a team dedicated to the development and integration of equipment into Honda facilities for both business plan and new model projects.  They are responsible for understanding the key technical challenges for new applications, and then supporting/guiding other project team members with concept development through implementation. This associate is also tasked with supporting ED-Robotics team members to overcome challenges that would prevent the achievement of project target criteria.   In addition, they are tasked with supporting the total Unit/Team through associate mentorship and helping improve our internal team as well as cross-functional department improvement activities and E/ER theme participation or leadership.

Responsibilities include:

       Advise, guide, and mentor other team members on technical matters, project management and execution for Level 3/4 associates.  Also performs quality check function for robotic deliverables.

       Direct support to ED-Robotics Level 4 Planners who are responsible for driving forward individual New Model or Business Plan projects as the designated ED-Robotics PIC.   This includes support of concept development, early cost and schedule creation, and monitoring of total project deliverables.

       Engage in project leadership role or support of new technology/E/ER theme activity.

       Support or lead the evolution of robotic design standards, methods, and processes.

       Roll up of team KPIs related to QIP processes.

       Support/Lead/Direct unit or group initiatives and business plan goals.

       Function as the lead technical inspection and shipping evaluator for pre-SEV reviews.

       Lead or support recurrence prevention activities within the team or unit.

       Support the role up of team annual expense budgets, and overall BP theme role out.

Who we are seeking:

Required Work Experience:

       10 years of experience integrating industrial robotic systems

Required Education:

    4 year -year Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Automation Technology Engineering or 2-year related technical degree (or equivalent) with experience.

Desired skills:

       Working knowledge of industrial machinery and functional safety standards.

       Background in automated equipment development

       Extensive category specific technical knowledge (ex. WE, AF, PA, PU)

       Excellent technical communication skills (both written and oral)

Additional Position Factors:

       75% Office environment - support of the creation of engineering deliverables toward automation solutions. 

       15% Offline Manufacturing floor - system-up support

       10% Online Manufacturing floor - system-up support / verification at any Honda facility

       Must be willing to travel locally, regional, and internationally as required on a project basis (to Honda facilities or external equipment vendors).

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:

    Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included)

    Overtime compensation

    Annual Bonus

    Associate lease car program with a cost

    Industry leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision)

    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.