Principal Research Development Engineer

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 that 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!

Job purpose:

• Manages a portfolio of R&D projects using applied scientific and engineering principles in the area of advanced engineering and manufacturing technologies with both internal and external partners. Will be responsible for proposing new research activities and leading teams of cross-functional direct and/or indirect researchers in the execution of research activities. Specific areas include, but are not limited to, Additive Manufacturing (AM) for agile development and end-use components, design and manufacture of battery cells and components, efficiency improvement using Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) methodologies, and emerging manufacturing technologies. Will use Subject Matter Expertise and industry knowledge to help develop research strategies.

Key accountabilities:

• Lead all aspects of research projects and independently manage technical program resources including leading direct and/or indirect reports and while maintaining leading knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories. Builds the capability of less experienced team members.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with external research partners to leverage outside expertise and capabilities.
• As a Subject Matter Expert, fosters development of new research areas, proposing and leading all aspects of new activities independently.
• Within assigned R&D activities, identify root cause of highly technical and multidisciplinary problems and develop plans, designs, test systems, materials, techniques and processes to achieve objectives.

Qualifications, skills and experience:

• Ph.D. with 3 years or B.S./M.S. with 6 years of experience or relevant experience in science/engineering research capacity.
• 3 or more years of experience Other Job-Specific Skills
• Passion for research, solving hard problems, and challenging the status quo.
• Ability to learn new topics of apply principles to design and manufacturing challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams
• Design experiments to test hypothesis and prove them out.
• Confidently make autonomous decisions bounded by the research mission and understanding of the company business model.
• Clearly communicate new research and technology concepts and ideas to technical team members and management.
• Scientifically analyze data provided from tests and experiments to gather knowledge and understanding of the subject of research.
• Oversee overall research project schedule, budget, and direction.

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, etc.)
•    Regional Bonus (when applicable)
•    Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included)
•    Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
•    Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
•    Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 
•    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:
•    Lifestyle Account
•    Childcare Reimbursement Account
•    Elder Care Support
•    Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
•    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.