Honda Motors

Senior ADAS Test Engineer II

Honda Motors$90K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related STEM field.
  • 5+ years of relevant industry experience.
  • Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics and vehicle control systems tuning.
  • Experience in requirements management and function validation.
  • Valid driver's license to operate vehicles on proving grounds.
  • Proficient in PC skills including MS Office and CAN tools.
  • Exceptional communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

  • Own and develop ADAS Longitudinal Control functions.
  • Create functional requirements for CAN interface.
  • Integrate software functions into the vehicle and verify them.
  • Manage and oversee vehicle testing and coordinate with suppliers.
  • Prepare technical documents and perform root cause analyses.
  • Lead project management activities and mentor junior engineers.
  • Stay updated on new technologies and market trends for development.

Benefits

  • Paid overtime and regional bonus opportunities.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Paid time off, including vacations and holidays.
  • 401K plan with company match and additional contributions.
  • Relocation assistance and educational reimbursement.
  • Childcare reimbursement and elder care support.
  • Wellbeing programs and community engagement initiatives.
Full Job Description
Job Purpose

  • Here, the emphasis will be on the functional aspect of the role - i.e. ADAS functional ownership (specifications setting, tuning, validation).
  • CMBS, ACC functions, AEB.
  • The employee will assume person-in-charge (PIC) responsibility.
  • Will coordinate/perform a full range of test/development activities relevant to departmental and organizational needs while correlating with our Japan counterparts, international engineering teams as well as external vendors and customers.


Key Accountabilities

  • This role will be responsible for the development of the Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS) Longitudinal Control functions, as well as tuning vehicle control systems.
  • Develop functional requirements for CAN interface.
  • Will develop the functional software requirements related to CAN interface, Self-Diagnostic, Failsafe Detection for each vehicle development, working with the system supplier to coordinate the integration of these functions into the vehicle, as well as verification of the functions.
  • Role will include project management activities, overseeing the testing of the related vehicle systems, negotiating the hardware and software interfaces to integrate the system into the vehicle, instrumenting and troubleshooting vehicles for testing, analyzing test data, recommending solutions for test failures, determining root cause(s) and leading/coaching/mentoring junior engineers within the group as a Lead PIC (person in charge) for development projects.
  • Manage development projects/schedules, coordinate with corollary departments/suppliers and research new technologies and market trends.
  • Creating and presenting technical documents/reports, including comprehensive root cause analysis when required.


Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

  • Education:
    • Must have a Bachelor's level degree / diploma in Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering or a related STEM field of study.
  • Minimum work experience:
    • Must have at least 5 or more years of relevant demosntrable experience in the industry.
  • Other job-specific skills:
    • Must have a comprehensive understanding of vehicle dynamics, steering control functions and experience for tuning vehicle control systems, powertrain and braking.
    • Requirements management, function validation, diagnostics, and CAN structures.
    • Must posses a valid driver's license and be able to operate vehicles on proving grounds.
    • Should possess hands-on mechanical ability / Understanding of vehicle systems.
    • Analytical skills to prepare prototype vehicles for testing
    • Ability to troubleshoot system issues and propose solutions to those issues.
    • Valid driver s license required to operate vehicles on proving grounds.
    • Must have good PC Skills (e.g. - using Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, CANalyzer, CANape 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 will be a plus.
    • Comprehensive understanding of electrical hardware fundamentals and software development process
    • Strong presentation skills
  • Travel requirements:
    • Domestic and internationally approx 10% annually, to visit various proving grounds, visit suppliers engineering offices and production locations and support Honda factories during pre-production launch timings


Workstyle

  • This is an onsite job. 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

About Honda Motors

Honda Motors is a leading manufacturer of automobiles, motorcycles, and power equipment. The company was founded in 1948 by Soichiro Honda and has since grown to become one of the largest automotive companies in the world. Honda Motors is known for its innovative designs and commitment to sustainability, with a focus on developing environmentally friendly vehicles. The company operates in over 30 countries and has a strong presence in the United States, Japan, and Europe.
Learn more about Honda Motors
Size
204,035 employees
Market Cap
$41.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$414.5 billion
Founded
1948
5 Year Trend
+0.8%
Revenue
$13,004.8 billion
NASDAQ

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