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Get Access To All JobsJob ID: 13263
Location: Raymond, Ohio, 43067
Shift: 1st Shift
Salary Range: $73,900.00 - $110,800.00
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
The Software & System Test Engineer supports the development, integration, and validation of vehicle electrical/electronic systems and software. The role executes assigned engineering activities, supports troubleshooting and issue resolution, and ensures system integrity while developing technical expertise. Working with Technical Experts and cross-functional teams, the engineer identifies potential system impacts, communicates issues proactively, and gradually assumes greater ownership of assigned functions and components.
Key Accountabilities
- Project Management: Breaking down project concept details into required development activities and deciding the overall ECU development plan with Technical Leadership’s guidance and support, correlating technical project details with key stakeholders and negotiating the schedule for deliverables. Informing technical leadership of project status often is expected.
- Engineering specification design for Body/Powertrain ECU applications, including electrical circuit hardware and software in tools such as Vector CAN, MATLAB Simulink. Support Senior members to set the direction to create design concepts before converting to requirements and functional specifications, then conducting design reviews with technical leadership.
- Engineering troubleshooting, root cause analysis and solution design: Working hands-on in prototype or mass production level vehicles to identify responsible system(s) functional issues and deciding the steps required for resolution.
- Testing and verification of ECU specifications related to hardware and software: Performing testing in prototype or mass production level vehicles related to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) or verification of technical change points to ensure proper electrical functional performance, quality and reliability. Accountable to create test result reports and conduct verification reviews with technical leadership.
- Improvement and innovation: Identify shortcomings and suggest improvements to existing processes, systems and procedures to increase efficiency and other key metrics.
- Documentation: Demonstrates the ability to manage multiple concurrent development activities while proactively identifying potential issues before they become critical.
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills
- BSEE or BSME degree, or equivalent experience.
- 0 to 2 years of closely related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
- Effective communication skills (written, verbal and presentation).
- Ability to cultivate and manage relationships of varying levels in/out of the organization, including supplier.
- Ability to acclimate to new environments, negotiate through unknowns and meet new people.
- Ability to manage time effectively and productively.
- Solid quantitative/analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Computer skills, such as PowerPoint, Excel, MS Project, Word, CANalyzer etc.
- Ability to multi-task and work independently.
- Acute attention to detail.
- Strong collaboration skill(s).
Working Conditions
- Commitment to work necessary work hours to achieve all responsibilities, including overtime and operating periodically at early and late day hours.
- Must be able to lift 20 lbs.
- Kneeling, bending, sitting, standing, and maneuvering inside of vehicles is required.
- Travel is sometimes required - ~5% (International travel may be requested).
- This is a hands-on position; associate is expected to work on the actual vehicle with tools. Candidate can expect to spend a portion of their time working in the lab – confirming their systems on bench, on the car, in thermal chambers, and on HILS system. Office work is split between on-site (80%) and remote (20% Work from Home).
- Vehicle-level testing is conducted either on-site in a specified lab or offsite at a supplier/contracted facility.
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.)
- Paid Overtime
- Regional Bonus (when applicable)
- 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:
- Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
- Lifestyle Account
- Childcare Reimbursement Account
- Elder Care Support
- 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.
Job ID: 13263
Location: Raymond, Ohio, 43067
Shift: 1st Shift
Salary Range: $73,900.00 - $110,800.00
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
The Software & System Test Engineer supports the development, integration, and validation of vehicle electrical/electronic systems and software. The role executes assigned engineering activities, supports troubleshooting and issue resolution, and ensures system integrity while developing technical expertise. Working with Technical Experts and cross-functional teams, the engineer identifies potential system impacts, communicates issues proactively, and gradually assumes greater ownership of assigned functions and components.
Key Accountabilities
- Project Management: Breaking down project concept details into required development activities and deciding the overall ECU development plan with Technical Leadership’s guidance and support, correlating technical project details with key stakeholders and negotiating the schedule for deliverables. Informing technical leadership of project status often is expected.
- Engineering specification design for Body/Powertrain ECU applications, including electrical circuit hardware and software in tools such as Vector CAN, MATLAB Simulink. Support Senior members to set the direction to create design concepts before converting to requirements and functional specifications, then conducting design reviews with technical leadership.
- Engineering troubleshooting, root cause analysis and solution design: Working hands-on in prototype or mass production level vehicles to identify responsible system(s) functional issues and deciding the steps required for resolution.
- Testing and verification of ECU specifications related to hardware and software: Performing testing in prototype or mass production level vehicles related to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) or verification of technical change points to ensure proper electrical functional performance, quality and reliability. Accountable to create test result reports and conduct verification reviews with technical leadership.
- Improvement and innovation: Identify shortcomings and suggest improvements to existing processes, systems and procedures to increase efficiency and other key metrics.
- Documentation: Demonstrates the ability to manage multiple concurrent development activities while proactively identifying potential issues before they become critical.
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills
- BSEE or BSME degree, or equivalent experience.
- 0 to 2 years of closely related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
- Effective communication skills (written, verbal and presentation).
- Ability to cultivate and manage relationships of varying levels in/out of the organization, including supplier.
- Ability to acclimate to new environments, negotiate through unknowns and meet new people.
- Ability to manage time effectively and productively.
- Solid quantitative/analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Computer skills, such as PowerPoint, Excel, MS Project, Word, CANalyzer etc.
- Ability to multi-task and work independently.
- Acute attention to detail.
- Strong collaboration skill(s).
Working Conditions
- Commitment to work necessary work hours to achieve all responsibilities, including overtime and operating periodically at early and late day hours.
- Must be able to lift 20 lbs.
- Kneeling, bending, sitting, standing, and maneuvering inside of vehicles is required.
- Travel is sometimes required - ~5% (International travel may be requested).
- This is a hands-on position; associate is expected to work on the actual vehicle with tools. Candidate can expect to spend a portion of their time working in the lab – confirming their systems on bench, on the car, in thermal chambers, and on HILS system. Office work is split between on-site (80%) and remote (20% Work from Home).
- Vehicle-level testing is conducted either on-site in a specified lab or offsite at a supplier/contracted facility.
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.)
- Paid Overtime
- Regional Bonus (when applicable)
- 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:
- Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
- Lifestyle Account
- Childcare Reimbursement Account
- Elder Care Support
- 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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a System Test Engineer
Align your degree with EB-2 requirements
EB-2 covers advanced-degree professionals, so a master's or bachelor's plus five years of progressive test engineering experience both qualify. Document your progression from manual testing to system-level validation roles to strengthen the advanced-degree equivalency argument during PERM adjudication.
Search employers with active PERM history
Use Migrate Mate to find employers who have filed PERM applications for System Test Engineer roles. Seeing verified green card sponsorship history by occupation tells you which companies are genuinely committed to permanent sponsorship, not just open-work-authorization hiring.
Target defense and aerospace contractors specifically
Defense primes and aerospace systems integrators regularly sponsor System Test Engineers through EB-3 because their project timelines extend years beyond typical H-1B visa cycles. Look for companies with long-running government contracts, since multi-year program work creates the employer timeline necessary for PERM.
Get your prevailing wage category right before negotiating
Run the OFLC Wage Search for your SOC code and work location before salary discussions begin. PERM requires the employer to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage at Level II or above, and accepting a lower offer now can create a wage compliance problem when the employer files.
Secure the offer letter before the employer starts PERM recruitment
PERM requires the employer to test the labor market before filing, which takes months. Your job offer must exist before recruitment begins, so push to formalize the offer in writing early. Delays in offer execution push your priority date back and extend your wait if you're from a backlogged country.
Understand AC21 portability before you change employers mid-process
Once your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 job portability lets you move to a same or similar occupation without losing your place in the queue. System test and verification engineering roles share enough SOC overlap that many lateral moves qualify, but confirm the SOC alignment before accepting a new offer.
Green Card System Test Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
What makes green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for System Test Engineers?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence, not a temporary work status. For System Test Engineers, this means the employer must complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor, advertising the role to test whether a qualified U.S. worker is available, before filing an I-140 with USCIS. H-1B sponsorship skips that recruitment test entirely and results in temporary authorization that must be renewed.
Does a System Test Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3?
Both categories are available depending on your credentials. EB-2 applies if you hold a master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field, or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in system-level test design and validation. EB-3 covers candidates with a four-year degree or at least two years of skilled work experience. The employer's PERM filing specifies which category applies to your role's minimum requirements.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor System Test Engineers for green cards?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified PERM filing history for engineering and technical roles, so you can search specifically for companies that have sponsored System Test Engineers rather than relying on job postings that don't disclose sponsorship willingness. Filtering by role and location lets you focus your applications on employers already committed to the PERM process rather than those open to it in theory.
How long does the PERM process typically take for a System Test Engineer role?
PERM involves a prevailing wage determination from DOL, a mandatory recruitment period, and then the labor certification application itself. After PERM approval, the employer files an I-140. For nationals of countries with per-country backlogs, like India or China, waiting for a visa number to become available after I-140 approval can extend the total timeline significantly. USCIS publishes monthly priority date updates in the Visa Bulletin.
Can I change employers during the green card process without losing my priority date?
Once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days, AC21 job portability allows you to move to a same or similar occupation without losing your place in line. For System Test Engineers, roles in systems verification, hardware validation, or integration testing generally share enough occupational similarity to support portability. Your priority date from an approved I-140 can also carry over to a new employer's petition in certain circumstances.