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What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a HondaHonda 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 As a Principal CAE Engineer in the Advanced CAE Department, you will be responsible to lead a project or team for Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) models and method creation related to areas such as vehicle aerodynamics, thermal management, and water management. Proficient use and understanding of CAE methods contributes to improved optimization, speed, and efficiency of our products and development processes.Key Accountabilities Lead and provide technical guidance for teams or projects to develop and validate new CFD methods for both specification setting and product verification.Develops and evaluates metrics for quality of modeling and analysis.Assist in setting the plan for the technical direction of CFD methods development.Collaborate with principal test and principal design engineers to ensure CFD models are achieving accuracy targets. Collaborate with other principal engineers to ensure the CFD methods are meeting the requirements for application to development projects.Create documentation for the registration of CFD Models as a verified tool for specification setting and product verification.Qualifications, Experience, and Skills BS in Mechanical Engineering, graduate degree preferred.8+ years of experience based on educationExpertise with CFD software such as Fluent, OpenFoam, xFlow, PowerFlow, but preferably StarCCM+.Expertise with programming language software such as Matlab, Python, and Excel VBA.Expertise with creation of new CFD Models/Methods and performing verification and validation.Ability to present complex concepts as simple summariesExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsWorking Conditions Work is primarily conducted at an office desk. Some time is spent at test facilities for collaboration.Travel and overtime are occasionally required.What differentiates Honda and make 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 OvertimeRegional Bonus (when applicable)Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx) Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdownCompany Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 401K Plan with company match + additional contributionRelocation assistance (if eligible) Career Growth:Advancement OpportunitiesCareer Mobility Education Reimbursement for Continued LearningTraining and Development programs Additional Offerings:Tuition Assistance & Student Loan RepaymentLifestyle AccountChildcare Reimbursement AccountElder Care SupportWellbeing ProgramCommunity Service and Engagement ProgramsProduct ProgramsFree 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.

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