Senior Design Research Engineer I at Honda Dev. and Mfg. of Am.,LLC

Raymond, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sensing, Consumer Trends Analysis, Emerging Technologies Extraction, Hypothesis Formulation, Research Initiative Proposal, Agile Methodologies, Battery Material Characterization, Battery Manufacturing, Cathode Chemistries, Anode Chemistries, Battery Performance Modeling, Battery Material Recycling, Resource Circularity, Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP), Cell Design, Cell Qualification

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 The Design Research Senior Engineer in the CoE Division conducts sensing for NA market and consumer trends, extract emerging technologies, formulate hypothesis and propose research initiatives to provide value toward NA Honda’s business direction. Key Accountabilities Assist in advanced research projects of emerging technologies utilizing Agile methodologies to prove hypothesis and define value with speed. Effectively utilize technical project resources while maintaining leading knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories. Assist senior and principal researchers in sensing for NA market and consumer trends, extract emerging technologies, and propose research initiatives Compile and prepare sensing results and conclusions for internal stakeholders in support of setting technical direction and strategy. Report results of sensing results to department leadership, division leadership, and other internal partners to explain how findings may impact future product offerings. Support technical teams, manage project timelines, and ensure deliverables meet quality standards Monitor emerging technologies utilizing Agile methodologies to prove hypothesis and define value with speed. Recommend research partners, industry experts, consortium members, university staff, and policy leaders to gather expertise and grow capability. Qualifications, Experience, and Skills Minimum Educational Qualifications: Bachelor’s of Science in Engineering field or equivalent relevant experience in science/engineering research capacity. Minimum Experience: 2 or more years relevant experience with focus on battery material characterization, manufacturing batteries rare earth metals, cathode / anode chemistries, battery performance modeling, recycling of battery materials, understanding of resource circularity. Chemistry - Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP). New battery cell design Cell qualification Cell manufacturing &c. 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. Working knowledge of Agile processes and methodologies Design experiments to test hypothesis and prove them out. Utilize agile process and methodologies to conduct sensing and research initiatives Confidently make autonomous decisions bounded by the research mission and understanding of the company business model. Ability to efficiently manage resources to achieve project initiatives and schedules 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. Workstyle This position will require the employee to work at our ADC, Raymond, OH office at least 4 days per workweek. One remote workday a week may be possible with prior departmental approval. 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.

Responsibilities

The Design Research Senior Engineer will conduct sensing for North American market and consumer trends, extract emerging technologies, and formulate hypotheses to propose research initiatives that add value to Honda's business direction. Key duties include assisting in advanced research projects using Agile methodologies, reporting findings to leadership, and managing project timelines and quality standards.