Test Solutions Engineering
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Engineer is to prepare, conduct and report on development testing and internal performance-to-specification validation of Hondas charging product line up.
Engineer supports with other Honda Engineering and Business personnel to prepare test processes, develop formal test plans, organize and report on test results. Engineer provides input to the acquisition of laboratory equipment and data acquisition systems which support Hondas charging product development and validation processes.
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. Engineer will be responsible for coordinating the processes which are used to organize and maintain data repositories for all Test Plans, Test Procedures, Equipment Calibration history and maintaining a safe and orderly workspace
Develop and/or maintain laboratory procedures for evaluation of power electronics systems products in alignment with applicable national and international standards
Work with Hondas 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 deeply with Hondas product planning teams to define, plan, coordinate and execute applicable test, development, validation and compliance tests
Coordinate the joint responsibility to document the product development test reports
Apply and enhance Hondas test data documentation archiving taxonomy
Assure maintenance of all laboratory equipment and compliance-related technical documents
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
Collaborate with other Honda laboratory locations to maintain alignment and seamless communications and data exchange interoperabilit
Coordinate training and operational processes for existing and new test equipment building on Hondas laboratory maintenance and calibration processes
Follow Honda escalation and communication protocols pertaining to risk management
Electrical Engineering or related bachelors 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 comprehensive evaluation of electrical and communications systems used to conduct EVSE-EV testing
~ Knowledge of digital communications development and testing tools which support evaluation of communications from a dispatch source (e.g. Hands-on experience with testing and evaluating electrical equipment to national and international standard
~ 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 working, and interfacing with International Standards Development Organizations including JIS, IEEE, UL, NFPA, NIST, ASTM, IEC/ISO, CE and others.
~ ability to use summarization and simplification techniques to explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience
~ Travel: 5% travel to suppliers and/or other Honda office
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
~Relocation assistance (if eligible)
Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
Training and Development Programs
Lifestyle Account
Childcare Reimbursement Account
Community Service and Engagement Programs
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