Engine Assembler/Engineering Technician

Honda Racing Corporation USA•Santa Clarita, CA

About The Position

Support Honda Racing Corporation’s mission by building and rebuilding high-performance racing vehicles, engines, and hybrid systems to exacting standards of quality and precision. The role includes final fitting of new parts; sub-assembly of engine and chassis components; and teardown, inspection, and measurement of critical components. The technician conducts detailed quality-control checks, trains associates in correct assembly methods, and supports fault diagnosis and countermeasure development. The work focuses on mechanical and hybrid-electric system performance, reliability, and drivability. It also includes preparing vehicles for test and race events and providing diagnostics and repairs to ensure vehicle readiness.

Requirements

Minimum of a high school diploma.
At least 5 years of professional high-performance engine-building or chassis-building experience, or experience as a certified motorcycle or automotive dealership service technician.
Experience using metric hand tools and measuring tools.
Familiarity with engine and hybrid-system teardown, cleaning, inspection, and rebuilding.
High mechanical aptitude and understanding of internal combustion engine principles.
Knowledge of fuel-injection systems and hybrid power units.
Strong problem-solving skills, particularly with hybrid and electrical systems.
Excellent organizational skills and proper hand-tool usage.
Effective communication skills for coordinating with team members and reporting technical updates.
Basic math courses.

Nice To Haves

Automotive Internal Combustion Engine Technology courses.
Vehicle mechanic courses.

Responsibilities

Build, inspect, validate, and maintain high-performance engines, chassis, vehicles, and hybrid systems to race specifications.
Assemble, test, calibrate, and troubleshoot batteries, control units, sensors, wiring, and related hybrid components.
Perform final fitting of new parts and sub-assembly of engine and chassis components.
Teardown, clean, inspect, measure, and rebuild engines, hybrid systems, and critical components.
Conduct detailed quality-control checks and resolve assembly fit and quality issues across mechanical, hybrid, and battery systems.
Analyze build data and maintain component histories.
Diagnose faults and recommend appropriate countermeasures.
Recommend and implement process improvements to reduce assembly errors and improve quality, efficiency, and reliability.
Train associates in correct assembly methods and assess team training and development needs.
Prepare vehicles for test and race events, perform diagnostics and repairs, and ensure mechanical and hybrid system readiness.
Communicate and coordinate with team members and report technical updates.