Sr. Specialist - Diagnostic Development at American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

Torrance, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Automotive Technology, Diagnostic Solutions, Project Management, Leadership, Analytical Skills, Organizational Skills, Written Communication, Oral Communication, Presentation Skills, OBD Systems, Vehicle Communication Interfaces, Data Schema Types, Computer Programming Languages, Right to Repair Legislation, SAE J2534 Standards, OEM Compliance

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 Senior Diagnostics Development Specialist assists in meeting division objectives of Fixed First Visit and Customer Service Retention by ensuring Honda Auto, Acura, Motorcycle, Power Equipment, and Marine dealers are equipped with the necessary diagnostic solutions to service our vehicles and products prior to new model and market action launch. They have an expert-level understanding of vehicle OBD systems and the diagnostic scan tools they interface with, to lead development direction to provide high quality, efficient, and cost-effective solutions for dealership technicians. Key Accountabilities Function as delivery team lead for current and next generation diagnostics projects, ensuring strict adherence to development schedule and fostering strong communication between stakeholders Lead quality validation of all candidate diagnostic software builds through rigorous testing and strong communication with development managers, Tier 1 suppliers, and internal stakeholders, ensuring timely production deployment Chair weekly meetings with internal stakeholders and suppliers to understand market needs, communicate project status, and provide technical data Author and publish/deploy clear and concise communications that support diagnostic tools for both dealer and aftermarket user Qualifications, Experience, and Skills BS degree in Automotive Technology or relevant engineering field Equivalent work experience Computer Network certification or equivalent experience Four plus years in the automotive industry and/or Three plus years automotive diagnostic technician using OE diagnostic tools and/or Five plus years proficiency with Microsoft Windows OS and Office suite applications Strong leadership, analytical, project management, and organizational skills Strong written, oral, and executive presentation skills Deep understanding of Right to Repair legislation, SAE J2534 standards, and OEM compliance obligations Expert comprehension of vehicle system architecture, communication protocols, OBD systems, and vehicle communication interfaces Intermediate understanding of various data schema types (database, XML, JSON, etc.) and computer programming languages 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 Senior Diagnostics Development Specialist leads the development of diagnostic solutions for Honda and Acura dealers, ensuring they are equipped to service vehicles effectively. This role involves managing projects, validating software quality, and communicating with stakeholders to meet market needs.