NASI - Lead Research & Development Engineer - Advanced Vehicle Development (AVD)

The Lead Research & Development (R&D) Engineer is responsible for overseeing various vehicle-related research and development projects. This role also involves acting as a liaison between the U.S. and Japanese engineering teams, significantly influencing technical- and project-related decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related multidisciplinary field
• 6–8 years with a Bachelor’s degree
• 4–6 years with a Master’s degree
• Up to 2 years with a relevant Ph.D.
• Proven experience in development, testing, and evaluation of charging systems
• Strong knowledge of charging communication standards (J1772, DIN70121, ISO15118-2/20, J3400/NACS, OCPP 1.6/2.0)
• Familiarity with Controller Area Network (CAN) and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) communication
• Proficiency with data analysis tools; experience with Tableau preferred
• Skilled in Windows and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Demonstrated ability in project management, including budget oversight and timeline management
• Ability to teach technical knowledge and mentor team members
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking- both logical and strategic
• Deep understanding of U.S. customer trends and demographics
• Ability to interpret quarterly updates from Subaru of America (SOA) and other sources
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a multicultural/multilingual environment
• Japanese language proficiency preferred
• Mastery of technical topics related to active projects and ability to quickly learn new technologies

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
• Pension, Profit Sharing, and 401K Match Offerings
• 15 Vacation days, 5 Floating Holidays, 5 Sick days, and 9 Company Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program: $15,000 yearly benefit
• Vehicle Discount Programs