Reliability Development Test Engineer

Location: Raymond, OhioPosition OverviewHonda is seeking a Reliability Development Test Engineer responsible for validating vehicles, systems, and sub-systems to ensure they meet strength, durability, and reliability targets while exceeding customer expectations.This role will support automotive development programs by delivering computational analysis and physical testing results throughout the vehicle development process. The engineer will analyze performance concerns, support root cause investigations, develop countermeasures, and collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to implement improvements.Key Responsibilities

• Produce and analyze engineering data using established tools, methods, and formats while working independently.
• Plan, prepare, and coordinate reliability tests and simulations, including:
• Test facility coordination
• Resource planning
• Parts/material preparation
• Test setup support
• Physically support reliability testing by:
• Verifying test setups are correct
• Ensuring test procedures are properly understood and executed
• Monitoring test execution and results
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and test summaries for engineering leadership review.
• Support development testing activities throughout vehicle, system, and component validation phases.
• Assist with:
• Root cause analysis
• Countermeasure development
• Engineering improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve performance concerns and improve product reliability.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent engineering discipline
• Minimum 1 year of engineering experience, including:
• Co-op experience
• Internship experience
• Research experience
• Equivalent engineering experience, * Strong proficiency with:
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Experience with engineering data analysis and communicating technical information to engineering teams and leadership.
• Ability to analyze complex technical issues and communicate findings effectively.

Preferred Technical SkillsExperience with the following software/tools is highly desired:CAD / Design

• CATIA
• SolidWorks
• 3D CAD surface modeling

Data Acquisition & Testing

• Data acquisition software
• Engineering test systems
• Validation/testing tools

CAE / Simulation

• Abaqus
• Nastran
• HyperMesh
• ANSA
• META
• LS-DYNA

Programming / Scripting

• Python
• MATLAB
• Java

Ideal Candidate ProfileThe ideal candidate will have experience with:

• Automotive reliability, durability, or validation testing
• Mechanical testing and data analysis
• Simulation and engineering calculations
• Root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Technical documentation and reporting
• Cross-functional engineering collaboration