About this opportunity
Honda Dev. and Mfg. of Am.,LLC lists this Principal User Experience (UX) Engineer opportunity in raymond, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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
As an Infotainment UX Engineer you will conduct and utilize existing research to define and develop Infotainment solutions, features, and designs that satisfy customer needs and maintain competitiveness with the utmost quality of all infotainment development content with a focus on C.A.S.E. (Connected Autonomous Shared Electrification).
Key Accountabilities
Research and report the user experience of current and future products, both in automotive and consumer electronics space
Analyze user research data to understand customers; needs and desires for infotainment systems (displays, information, interface, entertainment, features, controls, etc)
Correlate and propose modifications and/or new Infotainment solutions within assigned area of responsibility
Create feature and user interface specifications
Verify the correct implementation of specifications within assigned area of responsibility on test setups and vehicles
Manage and report on team performance. Set appropriate performance objectives for direct reports or project team members and hold them accountable for achieving these, taking appropriate corrective action where necessary to ensure the achievement of team objectives. Conduct formal individual performance management and appraisal.
Identify as subject matter expert for the department. Maintain external accreditations and in-depth understanding of current and emerging technologies, external regulations, and industry best practices through continuing professional development, conferences, and specialist publications.
Compile and / or develop documentation (i.e. specification sheets, test reports, evaluation documents and / or drawings) and submit all necessary information as required by schedule. Review documents prepared by team members for completeness and quality check. Provide guidance to others as needed.
Write clear and concise reports, presentations and/or technical documents to make a record of the development activities, communicating directly with Technical Experts.
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills
Minimum education:
Must have at least a Bachelors level degree in any one of these areas, e.g. - Human Factors / Industrial Design / User experience (UX) design / Mechatronics / Engineering / Psychology / Product Development or a related field of study.
Minimum work experience:
At least 8 or more years of relevant industry experience
Prior experience in supervising and directing people and other resources to achieve specific end results within limited timeframes (~ 1 to 3 years).
Automitive or similar transportation industry experience highly desirable.
Demonstrable experience on the below - Conducting user-centered research in educational and/or professional environment
Product Benchmarking
GUI prototyping preferred using any of these e.g. - Figma, ProtoPie, Axure, Kanzi, etc
Research and report the user experience of current and future products, both in automotive and consumer electronics space
Analyze user research data to understand customers; needs and desires for infotainment systems (displays, information, interface, entertainment, features, controls, etc)
Correlate and propose modifications and/or new Infotainment solutions within assigned area of responsibility
Create feature and user interface specifications
Must possess excellent communication skills and ability to produce presentation documents.
Workstyle
This is a 100% onsite job. Candidate must be able to work in our aforementioned corporate office location.
Annual travel requirements: May approx to around 10%, largely domestic, very rarely international.
What differentiates Honda and makes 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.)
Regional Bonus (when applicable)
Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included)
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:
Lifestyle Account
Childcare Reimbursement Account
Elder Care Support
Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
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.
Worksite address
raymond, OH, 43067, US
Who can apply
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