American Honda Motor Company, Inc.
Charging Solutions Test Senior Engineer
American Honda Motor Company, Inc., Torrance, California, United States, 90504
Overview
Charging Solutions Test Senior Engineer
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American Honda Motor Company, Inc.
Location: Torrance, CA. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
Job Purpose The Charging Solutions Test Senior Engineer prepares, conducts and reports on development testing and internal performance-to-specification validation of Honda’s charging product line up. The Senior Engineer coordinates competitive benchmarking of commercially available charging products, troubleshoots charging issues in market and creates reports. Working within and updating Honda’s EVSE Laboratory Safety Procedures as well as externally in lab environments of utilities and third-party labs, the Senior Engineer supports Honda Engineering and Business personnel to prepare test processes, develop formal test plans, organize and report on test results. The Senior Engineer provides input to the acquisition of laboratory equipment and data acquisition systems which support Honda’s charging product development and validation processes. The Senior Engineer is responsible for all aspects of testing processes, including maintaining a calibration history for all related laboratory equipment, coordination of test scheduling and planning supported by Honda Technical Personnel in the related laboratories. The Senior Engineer works with other Honda Engineers and external suppliers and partners to compile and report the test results in concise, easy to understand formats. The Senior Engineer will be responsible for coordinating the processes used to organize and maintain data repositories for all Test Plans, Test Procedures, Equipment Calibration history and maintaining a safe and orderly workspace.
Key Accountabilities / Essential Duties & Responsibilities
As directed, manage and expand Honda’s Transportation Electrification Laboratory
Develop and/or maintain laboratory procedures for evaluation of power electronics systems products in alignment with applicable national and international standards
Work with Honda’s domestic and international team members in the specification of and acquisition of laboratory test equipment
Lead the development of specialized test fixtures/jigs for power systems product testing
Collaborate with Honda’s product planning teams to define, plan, coordinate and execute applicable test, development, validation and compliance tests
Prepare, setup, and perform tests as defined under Honda’s multi-stage product development and validation flow processes
Coordinate the joint responsibility to document the product development test reports
Apply and enhance Honda’s test data documentation archiving taxonomy
Assure maintenance of all laboratory equipment and compliance-related technical documents
Coordinate and maintain Honda’s archive of all relevant Industry Standards defining certification processes and requirements for charging products and charging related systems
As directed, manage the process to obtain and/or maintain lab accreditations
Laboratory Development, Maintenance And Planning
Provide Honda guidance and recommendations regarding Test Equipment, Testing Methods and Best Practices to align with prevailing industry standards governing certification of grid interactive charging system
Communicating Complex Concepts
Collaborate with other Honda laboratory locations to maintain alignment and seamless communications and data exchange interoperability
Coordinate training and operational processes for existing and new test equipment building on Honda’s laboratory maintenance and calibration processes
Issues Management And Remediation
Follow Honda escalation and communication protocols pertaining to risk management
Qualifications, Experience And Skills
Electrical Engineering or related bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent work experience
3+ years of charging product development and testing work experience or equivalent
Knowledge of electrical and electronic laboratory equipment that enables evaluation of electrical and communications systems used to conduct EVSE-EV testing
Knowledge of digital communications development and testing tools that support evaluation of communications from a dispatch source (e.g., Utility or Market Operator dispatch to Resource Aggregator to Honda networks including Honda Server, the EVSE and the EV.)
Hands-on experience with testing and evaluating electrical equipment to national and international standards
Hands-on experience with EVSE Test Equipment, EV and Grid Simulators, Bi-Directional Power Supplies, Grid-Interactive Emulators and related software test suites
Proficiency in use of basic electronic and electrical laboratory tools (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power quality analyzers, signal generators, etc.) for low and high voltage AC and DC power
Previous experience with portable cord set, Wall charger preferred
Previous experience working, and interfacing with International Standards Development Organizations including JIS, IEEE, UL, NFPA, NIST, ASTM, IEC/ISO, CE and others
Experience with EVSE-EV communications standards, specifically the DIN 70121, ISO 15118-x and IEC 61851-x
Ability to effectively use presentation tools and techniques to ensure clear understanding; ability to use summarization and simplification techniques to explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience
Ability to explain important details as they relate to the basic value of the product or service
Workstyle
Travel: 5% travel to suppliers and/or other Honda office
Non-normal Working Time: Leadership and availability after hours, on-call work (24 x 7) should security incidents occur.
What differentiates Honda 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
Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.
Job Details
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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American Honda Motor Company, Inc.
Location: Torrance, CA. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
Job Purpose The Charging Solutions Test Senior Engineer prepares, conducts and reports on development testing and internal performance-to-specification validation of Honda’s charging product line up. The Senior Engineer coordinates competitive benchmarking of commercially available charging products, troubleshoots charging issues in market and creates reports. Working within and updating Honda’s EVSE Laboratory Safety Procedures as well as externally in lab environments of utilities and third-party labs, the Senior Engineer supports Honda Engineering and Business personnel to prepare test processes, develop formal test plans, organize and report on test results. The Senior Engineer provides input to the acquisition of laboratory equipment and data acquisition systems which support Honda’s charging product development and validation processes. The Senior Engineer is responsible for all aspects of testing processes, including maintaining a calibration history for all related laboratory equipment, coordination of test scheduling and planning supported by Honda Technical Personnel in the related laboratories. The Senior Engineer works with other Honda Engineers and external suppliers and partners to compile and report the test results in concise, easy to understand formats. The Senior Engineer will be responsible for coordinating the processes used to organize and maintain data repositories for all Test Plans, Test Procedures, Equipment Calibration history and maintaining a safe and orderly workspace.
Key Accountabilities / Essential Duties & Responsibilities
As directed, manage and expand Honda’s Transportation Electrification Laboratory
Develop and/or maintain laboratory procedures for evaluation of power electronics systems products in alignment with applicable national and international standards
Work with Honda’s domestic and international team members in the specification of and acquisition of laboratory test equipment
Lead the development of specialized test fixtures/jigs for power systems product testing
Collaborate with Honda’s product planning teams to define, plan, coordinate and execute applicable test, development, validation and compliance tests
Prepare, setup, and perform tests as defined under Honda’s multi-stage product development and validation flow processes
Coordinate the joint responsibility to document the product development test reports
Apply and enhance Honda’s test data documentation archiving taxonomy
Assure maintenance of all laboratory equipment and compliance-related technical documents
Coordinate and maintain Honda’s archive of all relevant Industry Standards defining certification processes and requirements for charging products and charging related systems
As directed, manage the process to obtain and/or maintain lab accreditations
Laboratory Development, Maintenance And Planning
Provide Honda guidance and recommendations regarding Test Equipment, Testing Methods and Best Practices to align with prevailing industry standards governing certification of grid interactive charging system
Communicating Complex Concepts
Collaborate with other Honda laboratory locations to maintain alignment and seamless communications and data exchange interoperability
Coordinate training and operational processes for existing and new test equipment building on Honda’s laboratory maintenance and calibration processes
Issues Management And Remediation
Follow Honda escalation and communication protocols pertaining to risk management
Qualifications, Experience And Skills
Electrical Engineering or related bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent work experience
3+ years of charging product development and testing work experience or equivalent
Knowledge of electrical and electronic laboratory equipment that enables evaluation of electrical and communications systems used to conduct EVSE-EV testing
Knowledge of digital communications development and testing tools that support evaluation of communications from a dispatch source (e.g., Utility or Market Operator dispatch to Resource Aggregator to Honda networks including Honda Server, the EVSE and the EV.)
Hands-on experience with testing and evaluating electrical equipment to national and international standards
Hands-on experience with EVSE Test Equipment, EV and Grid Simulators, Bi-Directional Power Supplies, Grid-Interactive Emulators and related software test suites
Proficiency in use of basic electronic and electrical laboratory tools (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power quality analyzers, signal generators, etc.) for low and high voltage AC and DC power
Previous experience with portable cord set, Wall charger preferred
Previous experience working, and interfacing with International Standards Development Organizations including JIS, IEEE, UL, NFPA, NIST, ASTM, IEC/ISO, CE and others
Experience with EVSE-EV communications standards, specifically the DIN 70121, ISO 15118-x and IEC 61851-x
Ability to effectively use presentation tools and techniques to ensure clear understanding; ability to use summarization and simplification techniques to explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience
Ability to explain important details as they relate to the basic value of the product or service
Workstyle
Travel: 5% travel to suppliers and/or other Honda office
Non-normal Working Time: Leadership and availability after hours, on-call work (24 x 7) should security incidents occur.
What differentiates Honda 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
Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.
Job Details
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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