Dev. Testing & Validation Engineer (100467)

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

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Exterior Lighting and Vision System Test Engineer I role is responsible for delivering defined engineering assignments with guidance, while expanding the breadth of your technical knowledge and starting to deepen your expertise in your specific technology area. The Exterior Lighting and Vision System Test Engineer I is also expected to assign priorities and execute a plan to avoid being late on deliverables. They should work closely with Technical Leadership and create a decision matrix for solving a problem or trouble shoot with multiple options as well as have a strong teamwork mentality. Together with the guidance of the Technical Expert, the Exterior Lighting and Vision System Test Engineer I should be able to recognize potential cascading impacts created by a change either in their parts towards other systems, or other systems change impact toward their parts, and be able to proactively communicate to avoid issues. The Exterior Lighting and Vision System Test Engineer I guarantees the integrity of the electrical control for their system (s). As a member of the Frame Development (FD) Division, the Exterior Lighting and Vision System Test Engineer I is expected to design lighting and vision systems and controls that integrate with other divisions and meet all of the necessary regulation, Honda, and marketability requirements. The Exterior Lighting and Vision System Test Engineer I takes ownership when it comes to developing an FD function / feature / component on the vehicle.

Requirements

BSEE or BSME degree, or equivalent experience.
0-6 years of closely related experience based on education.
Effective communication skills (written, verbal and presentation).
Ability to cultivate and manage relationships of varying levels in/out of the organization, including supplier
Ability to acclimate to new environments, negotiate through unknowns and meet new people.
Ability to manage time effectively and productively.
Solid quantitative/analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Computer skills, such as PowerPoint, Excel, MS Project, Word, CANalyzer etc.
Ability to multi-task and work independently.
Acute attention to detail.
Strong collaboration skill(s).

Responsibilities

Support the breakdown of project concepts into defined development tasks and contribute to ECU development planning with direction from Technical Leadership.
Coordinate technical details with stakeholders and help track deliverables to meet timing commitments.
Provide regular status updates and escalate risks as needed.
Assist in developing electrical circuit hardware and software specifications.
Contribute to early design concepts and support the creation of requirements and functional specifications.
Participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback from Technical Leadership.
Participate in hands-on investigation of system issues in prototype or production vehicles.
Support identification of root causes and contribute to developing and implementing corrective actions with guidance.
Testing and verification of Lighting and Vision part specifications related to hardware and software: Performing testing in prototype or mass production level vehicles related to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) or verification of technical change points to ensure proper electrical functional performance, quality and reliability.
Confirming lighting performance values and durability results meet internal/external requirements.
Accountable to create test result reports and conduct verification reviews with technical leadership proving that systems are integrating correctly with the other vehicle systems and all parts/systems are meeting the necessary requirements.
Identify shortcomings and suggest improvements to existing processes, systems and procedures in order to increase efficiency and other key metrics.