CAE Principal Engineer at American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

Raymond, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Sep, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Computational Fluid Dynamics, CFD Software, Fluent, OpenFoam, xFlow, PowerFlow, StarCCM+, Matlab, Python, Excel VBA, Modeling, Analysis, Verification, Validation, Communication, Interpersonal Skills

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

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 As a Principal CAE Engineer in the Advanced CAE Department, you will be responsible to lead a project or team for Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) models and method creation related to areas such as vehicle aerodynamics, thermal management, and water management. Proficient use and understanding of CAE methods contributes to improved optimization, speed, and efficiency of our products and development processes. Key Accountabilities Lead and provide technical guidance for teams or projects to develop and validate new CFD methods for both specification setting and product verification. Develops and evaluates metrics for quality of modeling and analysis. Assist in setting the plan for the technical direction of CFD methods development. Collaborate with principal test and principal design engineers to ensure CFD models are achieving accuracy targets. Collaborate with other principal engineers to ensure the CFD methods are meeting the requirements for application to development projects. Create documentation for the registration of CFD Models as a verified tool for specification setting and product verification. Qualifications, Experience, and Skills BS in Mechanical Engineering, graduate degree preferred. 8+ years of experience based on education Expertise with CFD software such as Fluent, OpenFoam, xFlow, PowerFlow, but preferably StarCCM+. Expertise with programming language software such as Matlab, Python, and Excel VBA. Expertise with creation of new CFD Models/Methods and performing verification and validation. Ability to present complex concepts as simple summaries Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Working Conditions Work is primarily conducted at an office desk. Some time is spent at test facilities for collaboration. Travel and overtime are occasionally required. 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.) 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 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.

Responsibilities

Lead and provide technical guidance for teams or projects to develop and validate new CFD methods. Collaborate with principal engineers to ensure CFD methods meet the requirements for application to development projects.