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What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda Honda has a clear vision for the future, and its a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of power that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize the joy and freedom of mobility by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a zero environmental footprint. 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 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.