Robot Simulation Engineer

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

This is an entry-level position to support the team in performing Offline Programming (OLP) utilizing simulation software and robotics knowledge to reduce new model introduction time.  They will be responsible for supporting the team to minimize the negative impact to current model production while reducing online robot programming time for new model activity.  The primary tools this position uses are robotic simulation, cycle time estimations and validating tooling design in the 3D CAD/CAE environment.

Key Accountabilities

• Execute new model offline simulation for individual process and
• Tooling clearance checks, cycle time validation, and robot program download under the assistance of a mentor.
• Communicate with Engineering, Mechanical Design and Electrical Design on changes needed in order to successfully install Off Line Programming.
• Validate current production cycle time and troubleshoot countermeasures for improvement.
• Support online teach team consisting of internal and contract resources at a process level for Off Line Programming implementation and cycle time verification.
• Support of overall unit initiatives and support group level business plan goals
• Create deliverables for Off Line Programming install or handoff to the supplier

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

Minimum Educational Qualifications

Bachelor of Engineering degree in Robotics/Mechanical/Manufacturing/Welding/or Engineering Technology or an associate degree or equivalent work experience. 

Minimum Experience

0 – 6 years of experience in robot simulation and/or robot programming, based on education

Other Job-Specific Skills   

Off-line programming experience or experience with Fanuc and/or Yaskawa Motoman robotic programming.

Robotic/Automated equipment deployment experience.

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Working Conditions

Combination office and plant floor.  Must be willing to work hands-on. Willingness to work shifted work weeks, weekends and overtime when necessary.  20 to 25% travel both domestic and 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.