Mechanical Development Engineer

• Job
  Title
  :
  Mechanical Development Engineer
• Employment
  Type
  :
  Full-Time
• Location
  :
  Raymond, OH, United States

Honda Development & Manufacturing of America is hiring a Mechanical Development Engineer in Raymond, OH. You will conduct experimental vehicle testing, chassis component validation, and hardware maturation to ensure marketability, safety, and durability for new model vehicles.

• Plan and execute experimental testing for automotive chassis systems, suspension, and structural components.
• Operate advanced test instrumentation including strain gauges, accelerometers, thermocouples, and acoustic mics.
• Analyze physical test data to evaluate stress, fatigue, and dynamics against engineering targets.
• Investigate test component failures, determine root causes, and propose design countermeasures.
• Document technical reports and present maturation milestones to vehicle development leaders.

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering.
• 0-2 years of mechanical testing, vehicle validation, or automotive laboratory experience.
• Hands-on familiarity with data acquisition (DAQ) hardware, sensors, and calibration tools.
• Strong analytical reasoning, problem-solving, and technical report-writing abilities.
• Eager to balance computer simulation analysis with hands-on vehicle shop testing.

• Competitive compensation with paid overtime eligibility and annual performance bonus.
• Comprehensive health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx) and 401(k) retirement matching.
• Paid time off, holiday pay, and winter/summer plant shutdown periods.
• Tuition reimbursement and career development pathways across Honda R&D.