Strength Test Engineer, Powersports

Requirements:

• We require a bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience with data acquisition is strongly preferred.
• Hands-on experience maintaining and repairing vehicles is strongly preferred.
• Experience riding powersports products such as motorcycles, ATVs, and SxS vehicles is strongly preferred.
• We need capability in data acquisition and laboratory tools and techniques.
• We need strong analytical ability, problem-solving skills, sound judgment, decision-making, and prioritization.
• We need an understanding of development project cycles and milestones.
• We need capability in FTA and FMEA.
• We require strong written and verbal communication skills.
• We need the ability to create plans and schedules.
• We need good time management skills.
• We require the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• We require the ability to operate company vehicles and transport test units.

Responsibilities:

• We develop and test basic component and system layouts for ATV/SxS prototype vehicles with limited supervision, ensuring concept targets, functional requirements, and manufacturing needs are met.
• We communicate specification requirements and manufacturing control points through prototype and production drawings, and we prepare test summaries.
• We use data acquisition systems, precision instruments, and strain gauges to verify vehicle strength, rigidity, and durability.
• We analyze, quantify, and present captured data to explain ATV/SxS loading conditions.
• We establish basic performance targets and validate specification targets, requirements, components, and full vehicles through engineering principles, simulations, and physical testing.
• We conduct testing from the customer perspective and review drawings for deterioration and wear.
• We maintain accurate technical, development, and administrative records.
• We capture real-world customer usage data and reproduce it in the lab using hydraulic test actuators.
• We manage our own schedule, communicate resource needs, use contractor support effectively, and oversee vehicle builds and post-test teardown for evaluation.
• We provide real-time project updates and take part in meetings, discussions, and development events.
• We generate ideas that support the development of new technologies and help mature those ideas for future application.
• We design test fixtures to validate vehicle components in the lab and work with the fabrication team to produce fixtures and jigs.
• We support market quality topics, investigate root causes using problem-solving methods, and implement countermeasure specifications as needed.

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Honda describes a clear, future-focused vision built around innovation, mobility, and a zero environmental footprint. We are seeking people with diverse backgrounds, continuous improvement mindsets, a strong work ethic, and the skills, courage, and persistence to help us bring the future to life. This Product Testing Engineer (Strength) role focuses on development testing for ATV/SxS prototype vehicles, using CAE and physical validation to support global product quality. We offer competitive base pay, paid overtime, regional bonuses where applicable, industry-leading medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits, paid time off, disability coverage, a 401(k) with company match, relocation assistance if eligible, career advancement and mobility, education reimbursement, training programs, and additional support such as tuition assistance, student loan repayment, wellbeing resources, childcare and elder care support, community programs, and product programs. We are an equal opportunity employer.

last updated 43 week of 2026