Advanced Driver Assistance Systems(ADAS) Test Engineer

Honda Dev. and Mfg. of Am.,LLC•Raymond, OH

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About The Position

As a member of the Advanced Safety Controls (ASC) Division, your role would support the advancement and integration of driving assistance and vehicle dynamics control technologies working towards the future of electrification and advanced safety in Honda and Acura products. VCAP ADAS test engineers take ownership of developing a function or feature on the vehicle to suit the North American light duty market customer. You would work under the leadership and guidance of senior members in the group to build your knowledge and technical skills with autonomy as you gain experience.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automotive Engineering
Basic understanding of requirements management, function validation, diagnostics, and CAN structures or micro controller communication structures
Familiarity with control specification development
Demonstrated analytical skills necessary to troubleshoot control system issues, propose and implement potential solutions.
Hands on mechanical ability / understanding of vehicle systems and cross functional interactions
Strong PC Skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and other technical software)
Familiarity with ISO 26262 standard for functional safety
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.

Nice To Haves

Co-op/intern experience preferred
Experience with data acquisition systems such as ETAS and Vector CAN tools is a plus
Experience with programming (C++, Python, Java, Matlab, etc) is a plus

Responsibilities

Verify ADAS control system software function by completing standard requirement testing on simulation bench and in vehicle by proving grounds. Work with Technical Expert and other function PIC’s to countermeasure any issues found.
Validate ADAS control system software through calibration by completing standard requirement testing on simulation bench and in vehicle by proving grounds. Work with Technical Expert and other function PIC’s to countermeasure any issues found.
Support with preparation of verification test result documentation for assigned function and clearly present documentation to Section Chief, Technical Expert and Chief Engineer at data verification reviews. Continue to submit all necessary information as the development process moves forward.
Support with management of one or more functions in vehicle development projects specifically related to ADAS control system specifications, actively maintain schedule and task list including internal, Japan R&D, and other function group schedules to ensure all expected deliverables are complete at each development milestone.
Correlate with Technical Expert, Section Chief, or experienced PIC to support the integration of software functions into the vehicle, as well as verification of the function.
Develop own expertise and capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching. Gain or maintain external professional accreditations where relevant to improve performance and fulfil personal potential. Build proficiency in relevant technology and increase knowledge of external regulations and industry best practices through ongoing education, conferences, and specialist publications.
Support with identifying shortcomings in function specifications through market analysis, competitive benchmarking, and other research activities. Suggest solutions to improve the overall product to the customer from these activities.