Senior Semiconductor Development Research Engineer I

Honda's Center of Excellence is seeking a Senior Semiconductor Development Research Engineer I to identify and assess emerging technologies, companies, supply-chain developments, and industry shifts relevant to automotive and intelligent mobility.

The successful candidate will combine semiconductor expertise with field engagement and analysis of patents, technical literature, and market signals.

Key responsibilities include:

• Scanning semiconductor technology, suppliers, startups, patents, manufacturing, packaging, EDA, geopolitics, and supply chains
• Conducting approved research through visits, interviews, conferences, demonstrations, and outreach to companies, universities, consortia, and experts
• Triangulating patents, papers, standards, product data, disclosures, experts, and market evidence
• Supporting approved studies, experiments, simulations, prototypes, or proofs of concept
• Creating briefings, technical analyses, early warnings, opportunity assessments, and recommendations for R&D, strategy, procurement, and leadership

The ideal candidate will have:

• At least a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably with a Major / Concentration in a related STEM field of study
• At least 3 years of experience in semiconductors, technology intelligence, market research, supplier evaluation, research, strategy, or related work
• Demonstrable industry knowledge of devices, architectures, EDA / IP, foundries, packaging, test, supply chains, and automotive uses
• Strong research, writing, data visualization, and presentation skills

Benefits include:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Paid Overtime
• Regional Bonus
• Industry-leading Benefit Plans
• Paid time off
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401K Plan with company match
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
• Lifestyle Account
• Childcare Reimbursement Account
• Elder Care Support
• Wellbeing Program
• Community Service and Engagement Programs
• Product Programs