Job Description

**Please note this role is a Full-Time in office role based out of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia **
The Engineering Systems Specialist position will focus on diagnostics and root-cause analysis of durability issues captured in the Halifax Durability Test. This will include communication and follow-up with business-units outside of Honda Canada which will primarily include (but not limited to) R&D Design Engineers, Factory Engineers, Market-Quality Engineers, and Parts Suppliers. Case-by-case research activity will also be the responsibility of the Engineering Systems Specialist which should be completed on an as-needed basis and may require specialized training and basic knowledge of data-logging systems and automotive forensic analysis. As a corrosion-focused facility, some background knowledge of Canadian corrosion markets and corrosion fundamentals would be considered an asset.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct Automotive Forensic Analysis: Coordinating with drivers and technicians to deeply understand vehicle issues and causal-parts/systems; Communicating with factories/designers to understand system-design details;
Conduct Root-Cause Analysis, Coordinating with Factory/Suppliers/Designers to share parts/information to conduct cause analysis;
Durability Mode Monitoring and Refinement - Monitor test-mode accuracy and acceleration via coupons and other measurement techniques;
Test-Vehicle Inspection and Record-Keeping, Perform regular scheduled thorough inspections of all test-vehicles. Maintain a data-storage format that facilitates access by factory and R&D members;
Facilitate and Execute Research Activity: As-needed activity based on the needs of Ohio/Japan R&D members conducting research in Canada. Ensure all tools/equipment/scheduling are available to complete successful research;
Market Research: Conduct continuous market research relating to deicing agents, weather, vehicle condition for corrosion durability assurance;
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Post secondary education required - University Degree - Mechanical/Materials/Chemical Engineering or College Diploma in Automotive Technology/Engineering preferred;
P.Eng (preferred); Automotive Technicians License Preferred;
2 + years in an automotive related field;
Experience at an OE automaker or parts supplier;
Experience in an engineering or similar role;
Strong communication skills (Japanese fluency would be a significant asset);
High proficiency in MS-Office Suite/Sharepoint/TEAMS;
Generally strong computer skills;
Experience with automotive data-logging equipment.
Honda Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodation in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, upon request. The accommodation will take into account the applicant's accessibility needs.
If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please email Human Resources at or call (905) 888-4331.

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