ADAS Test Sr. Engineer (100015)

Job Purpose

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.

Key Accountabilities

• 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.
   

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering OR Controls Engineering 
• A minimum of six years of relevant experience preferred
• 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

Workstyle

• 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 manoeuvring 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.
   

Total Rewards

What differentiates Honda and makes us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards: 

• Competitive Base Salary: Pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to, geographic location, work experience, education, etc.
• Annual Bonus
• Overtime
• Industry leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)•    Paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, sick time, personal days
• 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
• Lifestyle Bonus
• Relocation assistance

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