Senior Semiconductor Research Engineer

Job Title

Senior Semiconductor Research Engineer

Role Summary

Research engineer responsible for sensing and evaluating semiconductor technologies (image, radar, lidar, inertial, environmental sensors) and translating device- and component-level findings into system-level value for automotive and intelligent mobility applications. Works within a Center of Excellence, collaborating with technical leadership, cross-functional teams, and external partners to shape technical direction and long-term semiconductor capability.

Position is based in Raymond, OH; primarily onsite with one remote workday per week possible by approval.

Experience Level

Senior — the role requires professional research/industry experience. The posting specifies a minimum of 3 or more years of relevant industry experience.

Responsibilities

Perform research, technology sensing, and evaluation to inform technical strategy and product decisions. Support research projects using Agile methods and communicate findings to stakeholders.

• Conduct technology sensing, assessment, benchmarking, and evaluation of semiconductor devices and sensors relevant to automotive applications.
• Translate device/component-level insights into system-level value propositions for products.
• Support and assist senior/principal researchers in defining research initiatives and proving hypotheses quickly using Agile methods.
• Design experiments to test hypotheses and validate technical approaches.
• Compile, document, and present sensing results and recommendations for department and division leadership and other internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to align research with business needs.
• Manage project timelines, resources, and deliverables to meet quality standards under senior supervision.

Requirements

Key technical and professional requirements. Education is summarized separately below.

• Must-have: Knowledge of the semiconductor industry, including chip architectures, open-source IP/ISA, CPUs/GPUs/NPUs, FPGAs, SoCs, and heterogeneous integration.
• Must-have: Experience with industry-standard EDA tools and hardware description languages (Verilog/SystemVerilog or similar).
• Must-have: Proven analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate technical findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Must-have: Working knowledge of Agile processes and experience designing experiments to validate hypotheses.
• Nice-to-have: Experience in digital, analog, or mixed-signal chip design; familiarity with Assembly language.
• Nice-to-have: Prior experience engaging in applied research and benchmarking emerging technologies for product strategy.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related STEM field is required.

About the Company

Company: Honda

Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan

Multinational automaker and mobility company that designs, manufactures, and sells automobiles, motorcycles, power equipment, and mobility technologies. Known for engineering, innovation, and efforts toward environmental sustainability and safety.