Senior Principal Engineer - User Experience (UX)

At Honda, The Power of Dreams drives us to create intelligent products that enhance mobility and increase the joy in people’s lives.

We continue to draw inspiration from the visionary ideas of our namesake, Soichiro Honda. He saw incredible power in the freedom of mobility and used his imagination to change the world. It is this mindset that guides us to help move people forward and protect the future we all share.

We strive to earn the trust and support of the many diverse communities we happily serve, and we’ll always remember who’s in the driver’s seat on the way to a better world for all.

Legal Entity: Honda Dev. and Mfg. of Am.,LLC (HDMA)
Business Unit: Electrical Control Development BU  
Division: In-Vehicle Infotainment Development Div  
Work Location: Auto Development Center
Hiring Manager: Aaron Ambrose
Shift: 1st
Workstyle: Hybrid  
Career Level: 6  
Job Grade: Exempt-5 

Job purpose:

• As the Infotainment UX Technical Expert you will utilize your mastery of User-centered design methodology to guide research and set the direction for vehicle interface solutions to ensure an exceptional User Experience in the North American market and for development vehicles. You will guide lead UX engineers in the process and make sound judgments regarding Digital UX interactions and specifications with a focus on C.A.S.E. (Connected Autonomous Shared Electrification). You will also support the UX Technical lead in providing the North American voice and to generate strategic proposals.

Key Accountabilities:

• Support in creating and Communicating the UX vision and outcomes to UX team associates, division leadership and executives, as needed along with giving guidance, mentoring, and team action on how to achieve the overall goals
• Review and approve Human Machine Interface (HMI) proposals and oversee the development of UX specifications. Correlate UX specifications with Japan, and provide feedback to Japan on their UX development
• Provide judgment on customer impact for proposed system changes and propose alternative solutions as necessary
• Determine the scope of research in key Infotainment areas to determine customer expectations and opportunities within the Infotainment UX. Distribute assignments to junior members to ensure on time delivery in line with organizational direction.
• Review research proposals and results – providing guidance and expectations for research lead
• Identify as subject matter expert for the department. Maintain external accreditations and in-depth understanding of current and emerging technologies, external regulations, and industry best practices through continuing professional development, conferences, and specialist publications.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

Education / Academics: 

• Bachelors in Human Factors, Industrial Design, UX design; Engineering, Psychology, or Product Development, or equivalent experience.

Experience and job-specific skills:

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• Experience conducting user-centered research in educational and/or professional environment and implementing to design solution
  • Product Benchmarking
  • Experience with GUI prototyping preferred (Figma, ProtoPie, Axure, Kanzi, etc)

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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
•    Free Drinks Onsite

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.

As the Infotainment UX Technical Expert you will utilize your mastery of User-centered design methodology to guide research and set the direction for vehicle interface solutions to ensure an exceptional User Experience in the North American market and for development vehicles. You will guide lead UX engineers in the process and make sound judgments regarding Digital UX interactions and specifications with a focus on C.A.S.E. (Connected Autonomous Shared Electrification). You will also support the UX Technical lead in providing the North American voice and to generate strategic proposals.