Honda Racing Corporation USA · 1 month ago
Chassis Contingent Development Engineer
Valencia, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expHonda Racing Corporation USA is seeking a Chassis Contingent Development Engineer to collaborate with designers and specialists in testing and evolving hardware systems for race cars. The role involves analyzing data, managing vehicle hardware issues, and implementing design changes while ensuring performance and durability targets are met.
Automotive
Responsibilities
Work with Designers, Vehicle Performance, and Electronics Specialists to test, modify, and evolve hardware systems on race cars and track-focused road cars
Prove-out durability and performance to technical targets
Report and communicate on lessons-learned during the development process
Devise innovative tools and methods to test cars, subsystems, and parts
Document problem reports for failures in the field
Analyze data logged on cars, to trace down root causes
Track and manage resolution of vehicle hardware issues
Devise countermeasures
Work with designers and manage 3rd parties to implement design changes
Manage and execute testing of countermeasure parts
Manage and execute test and development of new vehicles, and vehicle hardware updates
Regularly liaise with 3rd party vendors, race teams, and test facilities
Specify instrumentation, perform data analysis, and write reports on the outcomes of development initiatives
Devise new and improved ways to test parts and systems, either in track driving tests, or in workshop rig tests
Work with designers, electronics groups, and suppliers to implement new testing equipment and methods
Qualification
Required
BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Experience with 3-dimension CAD software modelling of race car components
At least 5 years of professional experience
Strong analytical skills are required
Knowledge and hands-on experience with racing cars and related electronics and mechanical systems
Previous experience evaluating and implementing design changes, specifications, and drawing releases
Previous experience coordinating activities related to project development, scheduling, and resolution of engineering design and test issues
Extensive knowledge of racing car mechanical systems and structural elements
Strong knowledge of engineering principles and theories
Knowledge of raw material specifications and codes
Strong Project Management skills
Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate effectively in a team-oriented environment
Ability to accurately apply engineering theories to analysis of real-world data
Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs of vehicle components
Company
Honda Racing Corporation USA
Passion, innovation, and success drives Honda Racing. Honda Racing Corporation USA, Inc.
201-500 employees
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