Engineering Development Program - 2026 Graduates

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda
Honda 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!

Please Note: This is a general job description and represents multiple openings in various departments. Sponsorship for employment visa status for these positions is unavailable. Applicants requiring sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g., F-1 CPT/OPT, H-1B, TN, etc.) will not be considered.

Honda has a clear vision for the future in 2030, and it’s a joyful one. We are looking for people with the individual skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. We are seeking diversity of thought and experience to drive innovation and help us make fully informed decisions.

This position will participate in Honda Development & Manufacturing of America, LLC’s (HDMA) Engineering Development Program (EDP), which over the last 25 years, has been a critical program in the development of entry level engineers.

This is a one to two-year program where the participant will rotate through various departments/roles throughout HDMA. The purpose of this program is for incoming engineers to gain experience on the various facets that create HDMA’s manufacturing and business operations. Successful graduates of HDMA’s EDP will return to a “Home” department (role outlined below) with the ability to draw from their experiences and contacts made in various host departments and understand key factors that drive business activity.

This position reflects multiple openings in multiple locations. Locations include

• Ohio: Anna, East Liberty, Marysville, Raymond and Russells Point
• Alabama: Lincoln
• Georgia: Tallapoosa
• Indiana: Greensburg

Manufacturing Engineering – Manufacturing Engineers lead, create and implement innovative technical activities and solutions in almost all areas of Manufacturing operations. Manufacturing Engineers monitor and manage equipment and processes to ensure optimal manufacturing performance and function while minimizing operating expenses. (Available in Ohio, Indiana & Alabama)

Equipment/Tooling Design Engineering – Design Engineers are responsible for designing various manufacturing equipment (stamping, hardware & software, die & mold) to ensure the efficiency and stability of new models and new technology introduction in all HDMA North American Manufacturing facilities. (Available in Ohio)

Quality Engineering – Effectively interacts with Mfg. Depts, Support Depts, Suppliers and R&D to obtain consensus when finding root cause and suggesting countermeasures to gain a clear resolution to problems. In some areas, Quality Engineers will also perform car testing during new model trial stages to ensure the design intent is realized with actual vehicle performance. (Available in Ohio & Georgia)

Materials Development Engineer -The Materials Development Engineer within the Organics Group will focus on the research and development of resins, fabrics, and other non-metal materials. Seeking materials or chemical engineering majors. (Available in Ohio)

Safety Engineer -Apply your scientific and practical knowledge of the Safety compliance field in order to innovate, design, and improve systems, processes, equipment, and tools in their assigned areas to improve the Safety characteristics in alignment with daily operations, new model, business plan, and/or innovation to achieve or exceed targets and promote safety excellence. (Available in Ohio)

Data Analytics Engineer -review multiple data sources to evaluate, summarize and draw conclusions to identify trends that lead to countermeasure activity. Data Analytics Engineers will be expected to analyze data covering quality, delivery, safety, and cost information within manufacturing, design, and test environments. (Available in Ohio)

We are looking for qualified people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, open minds, and a disciplined work ethic. To bring the future to Honda as an associate within the Engineering Development Program, you must have the following qualifications and knowledge/skills:

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree from an ABET or ATMAE accredited program
  • Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or other equivalent engineering degree
• 3 months co-op/internship experience in a relevant environment (preferred)
• Less than 2 years of engineering work experience

Knowledge and Skills

• Highly effective communication skills (verbal & written)
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to balance workload and set priorities
• Ability to present to varying audiences
• Work in a team environment

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 Overtime
• Regional Bonus (when applicable)
• 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:

• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
• Lifestyle Account
• Childcare Reimbursement Account
• Elder Care Support
• 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.