Equipment Design Sr. Engineer

Honda North America
$88,800.00 - $133,200.00
paid time off, tuition assistance, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), relocation assistance
United States, Ohio, Marysville
Mar 10, 2025
What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it's a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. 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." We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team. If your goals and values align with Honda's, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future! Job Purpose Honda Development and Manufacturing of America, LLC (HDMA)'s mission encompasses a commitment to innovation, sustainability, safety, and community engagement. HDMA aims to manufacture products that meet the highest standards of quality while continuously improving manufacturing processes and adopting eco-friendly technologies. The Outsourcing Robotics Vendor Support (CL4-EX3) position within the Equipment Production department is integral to the mission of HDMA. This role provides essential leadership to external vendors in the areas of robotics programming, installation, and maturation support. It collaborates with internal cross-functional teams and external vendors during the development and integration of equipment into Honda facilities for New Model/Business plan projects. This is done under the guidance of the Unit Lead or an assigned mentor. Furthermore, the Outsourcing Robotics Vendor Support role enhances the HDMA mission by utilizing Honda-specific knowledge and technical expertise to achieve project targets and drive optimized solutions. Key Accountabilities Facilitate the coordination of vendor-provided robotic reviews, such as an off-line teaching (OLT) review with internal cross-functional teams. Assure that all final deliverables are received at the end of project and stored on Honda internal file system. Evaluate and confirm vendor schedules and deadlines for both offline and online robotic teaching activities, providing support with recovery plans as necessary. Collaborate with internal robotics teams to comprehend and synchronize offline and online activity with vendor-related robotic operations. Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams to be able to communicate PEBU Robotics standards and processes necessary for achieving equipment quality targets to outside vendor. This includes supporting and reviewing robotic programming, providing technical assistance, sharing key references and benchmark practices. Provide front line mentorship to vendors from a robotics perspective to ensure all equipment operates according to Honda's standard operational procedures and that all quality, cost, and delivery targets are achieved throughout the project. Provide support to vendor throughout equipment installation as needed, including on-site presence for line side investigation, preparation, and installation. Implement procedures to ensure Honda's goals for outsourcing projects. Lead tooling buyoff activity (T1, SEV, full turnkey) to ensure all quality checks are completed, robot programming adheres to Honda specifications, and the process meets cycle time and quality targets. Lead recurrence prevention activity when issues are identified between Honda and vendor (making necessary updates to robotics processes and procedures as needed). Regularly travel to vendor manufacturing facilities to inspect robotic cells being built and confirm maturation quality. Mentor less experienced supplier associates to help them gain experience with Honda robotics processes. Qualifications, Experience, and Skills Bachelor's degree in an Engineering related field or other technical relevant degree or equivalent automated robotics programming work experience Minimum of 5+ years of total experience. 3+ years in automated robotics programming/maturation related to mass production equipment preferred. Experience with New Model project install MS Office, Communication - Public Speaking/Presentation skills, Problem solving and decision making, & Interaction with executive level management. TQM style analysis and problem-solving skills Working Conditions Combination office and plant floor Willingness to work shifted work weeks, weekends, and overtime when necessary 20% to 30% travel both domestic and international What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice? 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 Free Drinks Onsite 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.