Weld Robot Programmer

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

In this role you will be responsible for analyzing design and layout to confirm concerns/problems during the Prototype phase of New Model projects. You will provide technical engineering expertise to ensure the quality of the prototype vehicle and work with design and test associates to solve problems and develop countermeasures.

Key Accountabilities

New Model Troubleshooting & Problem Solving

• Analyze Catia design data and part quality to identify and solve potential problems.
• Evaluate Honda Engineering Standards and design specification applications.
• Work with design and test associates to solve problems and propose design changes.
• Utilize prototype expertise to design tools or parts to improve performance/accuracy.

New Model Team Leader

• Interact with other departments to plan prototype projects and resources.
• Create process manuals and document problems during prototype builds.
• Train team members to build high quality prototype vehicles efficiently.
• Lead a team of associates to build prototype vehicles to design and test specifications.

Welding Prototype Development

• Build or modify prototype metal parts and vehicle body to match design specifications.
• Collaborate with design and test associates to achieve the goals of each project.
• Create, modify, and execute spot welding robot programs with servo gun.
• Assemble weld fixtures and adjust tooling accuracy with 3D measurement equipment.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in science/engineering or equivalent relevant experience.
• 0-2 years related work experience.
• High attention to detail.
• Good communication skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of vehicle body construction and sheet metal fabrication.
• Fanuc SpotTool operation and programming with servo gun.
• FARO arm operation and Polyworks measurement software.
• MIG, TIG and resistance welding.
• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing.
• Basic CATIA V5 operation.
• Basic electrical and mechanical skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook).

Working Conditions

• 40% office environment.
• 50% lab environment.
• 10% meeting attendance.

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.