Advanced Driver Assist Systems Parking System Integration Engineer at American Honda Motor Co Inc

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 Advanced Driver Assist Systems Parking System Integration Engineer (ADAS) Architecture - System Integration Engineer is responsible for the development of the Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS) Parking Sensor and Low Speed Automatic Emergency Braking system integration to support ADAS functions; aligning with the vision of Honda Development and Manufacturing of America of ensuring project deliverables are achieved on time and with a quality mindset.  

Key Accountabilities

• Oversee the system integration to the vehicle to ensure mechanical, electrical, and software requirements are fulfilled. Work with Technical leadership when technical escalation is necessary. Follow industry root cause analysis methods (5-why, FTA, FMEA, Fishbone Diagrams, DMAIC) in developing countermeasure solutions.
• Oversee system simulations and testing of system components with approval from technical leadership.
• Project management and evaluation reporting for responsible development models.
• Instrument, test and troubleshoot vehicles. Resolve function and vehicle issues in relation to the responsible function area. Seek support of technical leadership for escalation items and countermeasure activities.
• Analyze and report results of simulations and test data.
• Prepare and obtain approval for system specifications.
• Create and propose solutions for test failures and correlate with appropriate departments, senior engineering members, and/or technical leadership  to manage overall system validation and development processes.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET).
• Minimum of 0-3 years of experience (internship/co-op is acceptable) or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Demonstrate interest in automotive concepts/systems component integration, simulation, and software concepts.
• Hands on mechanical ability / Understanding of automotive and electrical systems.
• Analytical skills to prepare prototype vehicles for testing.
• Troubleshoot electrical/mechanical system issues and propose solutions.
• Some travel domestic and internationally should be expected to visit various proving grounds, visit suppliers’ engineering offices and production locations and support Honda factories during pre-production launch timings.  
• Valid driver’s license required to operate vehicles on proving grounds.  
• PC Skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other technical software).
• Excellent communication skills coupled with the willingness to pro-actively seek out information from others and convert concepts into specific requirements.
• Experience with data acquisition systems and Vector CAN tools is a plus.
• Experience with detailed technical presentations.
• Experience with root cause analysis principles (5-whys, fishbone diagrams, FMEA, etc)
• Ability to multi-task and work independently.
• Acute attention to detail.
• Strong collaboration skill(s).
   

Working Conditions

• Commitment to work necessary work hours to achieve all responsibilities, including overtime and operating periodically at early and late day hours.
• Must be able to lift 20 lbs.
• Kneeling, bending, sitting, standing, and maneuvering inside of vehicles is required.
• Travel is sometimes required - ~5% (International travel may be requested).
• Office work is split between on-site and remote (Work From Home, WFH).
• Vehicle-level testing is conducted either on-site in a specified lab or offsite at a supplier/contracted facility.

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
•    Free Drinks Onsite

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.