Hybrid Powertrain Design 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

This job is critical for the development of xEVs in our organization through the establishment of specs including function, cost, weight and investment, implementation of concepts to design & component maturation to MP.

Key Accountabilities

• Strategy: Gather the latest global hardware specs from GO / RO ADC and compile a comprehensive plan for application to future responsible development models.
• Advise: With a primary focus on the application and packaging of the High Voltage battery, work directly with departmental function groups to guarantee harmonious hardware maturation schedules and lead critical meetings to resolve conflicts between competing groups / departments
• Problem Solving: Support investigation of hardware concerns that come up during development and develop corrective hardware plans as necessary
• Communication: Clearly and concisely report the status of hardware maturation to both function management side
• Execute: Conduct experimental testing to determine hardware design and spec, supporting product development activities and schedules; summarize results and report technical conclusions within the group and department.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

• Bachelor’s of Science in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering.
• 0-2 years related experience or equivalent level of education and experience.
• Experience repairing, developing, or testing powertrain systems and electric hardware a plus.
• Proficient PC skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other technical software) and excellent communication / interpersonal skills are required. Ability to travel and work overtime may be required.

Working Conditions

• Associate will work in an office setting meeting with other members of the development team receiving development information, sharing development progress & communicating maturation status. (20%)
• Candidate can expect to spend a portion of their time working in CAD development environments, collaborating with colleagues on the overall vehicle package. (70%)
• Associate will interact with test members establishing verification plans and supporting experimental evaluation of responsible components. (10%)

What differentiates Honda and make 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.)
• Paid Overtime
• Regional Bonus (when applicable)
• 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:

• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
• Lifestyle Account
• Childcare Reimbursement Account
• Elder Care Support
• Wellbeing Program
• Community Service and Engagement Programs
• Product Programs

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.