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
The CASE Vehicle Network Controls Test Engineer III role contributes directly to Honda's Connected, Autonomous, Shared, Electric (CASE) goals. At Engineer III Career Level, the Engineer is capable of taking charge and leading electronics development of Vehicle Network (VN) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) systems with minimal oversight, utilizing their past experience to overcome challenges of moderate complexity. VN ECU assignments may include a variety of ECUs controlling both vehicle functions and CAN & Ethernet network management functions covering development, integration and test of embedded software for VN ECUs. VN ECU development also includes development of functionality related to Over-The-Air (OTA) software updates and cybersecurity protection mechanisms.
Key Accountabilities
• Project and team management: Breaking down project concept details into required development activities and deciding the overall VN ECU development plan, correlating technical project details with key stakeholders and negotiating the schedule for deliverables. Informing and confirming details with technical leadership as required
• Engineering specification design for VN ECU integration applications, including electrical circuit hardware and software in tools such as MATLAB Simulink or MS VISIO. Deciding the best implementation for converting design concepts into requirements and functional specifications, then conducting design reviews with technical leadership. May lead other engineers on project-specific complex implementations and best practices.
• Engineering troubleshooting, root cause analysis and solution design: Working hands-on in prototype or mass production level vehicles to identify VN ECU or communication network functional issues and deciding the steps required for resolution.
• Testing and verification of VN ECU specifications related to hardware and software: Performing testing in prototype or mass production level vehicles related to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) or verification of technical change points to ensure proper electrical functional performance, quality and reliability. Accountable to create test result reports and conduct verification reviews with technical leadership.
• Improvement and innovation: May lead small groups of engineers on specific investigations of new processes or technologies which improve communication network system performance, development capability or efficiency. Includes making project proposals to management, setting direction for the best implementation and accountability to report progress on technical activity, budget and schedule.
• Cyber security requirement analysis and implementation verification: Work together with cyber security specialists to understand the security requirements needed for VN ECU applications, create and verify related specifications and work with VN ECU suppliers on implementations.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
• 2 to 5 years, in related field to automotive ECU or communication network development
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; and/or equivalent experience
• Coordination of other person's job priorities.
• Able to perform development activities of VN ECU systems, including ECUs controlling both vehicle functions and CAN & Ethernet network management functions covering development, integration and test of embedded software for VN ECUs.
• Able to use industry standard engineering tools such as Vector CANalyzer or ETAS INCA.
Workstyle
• Remove/Install electrical components in a test vehicle, sometimes involving difficult physical access.
• Driving vehicles for testing purposes, sometimes in extreme cold or hot climates (-30degC to 50degC)
• Periodic domestic and international travel to test facilities, factories, suppliers. (
• Overtime is expected in moderate amount, to meet deadlines. ( 5hr/wk average)
• Remote work up to 60% based on business conditions, on-site vehicle testing is a required element.
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 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
• Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included)
• 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
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.