Honda Motors

Senior Semiconductor Research Engineer

Honda Motors • $95K — $115K *
Raymond, OH 43067In-Person
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related STEM field
  • 3+ years of relevant industry experience
  • Knowledge of semiconductor industry including chip architectures and integration
  • Experience in digital/analog/mixed signal chip design preferred
  • Proficiency with Assembly language and EDA tools
  • Familiarity with HDL like Verilog/SystemVerilog
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Assist in advanced research projects using Agile methodologies
  • Collaborate with senior researchers to identify market and consumer trends
  • Compile and deliver sensing results for technical direction
  • Report findings to leadership to influence future product strategy
  • Support technical teams and manage project timelines
  • Monitor emerging technologies to validate hypotheses

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary
  • Paid overtime and regional bonuses
  • Industry-leading benefit plans including medical and dental
  • Generous paid time off and holidays
  • 401K plan with company match
  • Relocation assistance when eligible
  • Career advancement opportunities and education reimbursement
Full Job Description
Job Purpose

  • The Center of Excellence is seeking a research engineer to advance semiconductor sensing across R&D programs, focusing on automotive technologies such as image, radar, lidar, inertial, and environmental sensors.
  • The role involves conducting technology sensing, assessment, evaluation, benchmarking, and translating device and component-level insights into system-level value for automotive and intelligent mobility applications. The
    individual will collaborate closely with technical leadership, internal cross-functional teams, and external partners.
  • The position contributes to building internal expertise, strengthening cross-functional alignment, and supporting the CoE's mission to grow organization's long-term semiconductor capability.


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.


Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

  • Minimum Educational Qualifications:
    Must have a Bachelor level degree in Engineering or a related STEM field.
  • Minimum work experience:
    At least 3 or more years of relevant industry experience
  • Other job-specifc skills
    3 Knowledge of the semiconductor industry: chip architectures, open-source IP/ISA, CPU/GPU/NPU, FPGAs, SoCs and heterogenous integration.
    3 Experience in digital / analog / mixed signal chip design is desirable
    3 Familiarity with Assembly language
    3 Industry standard EDA tools experience
    3 Experience in Verilog / SystemVerilog or similar HDL
    3 Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
    3 Excellent communication skills and ability to produce presentation documents
    3 Ability to appropriately communicate and share technical findings with stakeholders, including those without specialized technical expertise
    3 Demonstrated capability to engage in research activities and analytical problem solving, with an interest in examining existing approaches and contributing to continuous improvement efforts
    3 Ability to learn new topics of applicable principles to design and manufacturing challenges
    3 Working knowledge of Agile processes and methodologies
    3 Design experiments to test hypothesis and prove them out
    3 Make decisions, under senior staff supervision, bounded by the research mission and understanding of the company business model
    3 Ability to efficiently manage resources to achieve project initiatives and schedule


Workstyle

  • This is an onsite job. One remote workday per 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
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$414.5 billion
Founded
1948
5 Year Trend
+0.8%
Revenue
$13,004.8 billion
NASDAQ
HMC
* Ladders Estimates

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