American Honda Motor Company, Inc.
User Experience Principal Researcher
American Honda Motor Company, Inc., Raymond, Ohio, United States, 43067
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Overview 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!
Job Purpose
The Principal UX Researcher conducts research on how customers use mobility products as well as new technologies which could be leveraged towards the UX experience.
You will work with emerging, state-of-the art collaborators to find and progress new approaches to solve current UX issues and to propose new value solutions.
The role targets regular proposals and proof-of-value (PoV) demonstrations for consideration towards development in products.
You will guide and work with cross-functional members from within the SDV division, related function groups (regional or global) and regional business stakeholders to prepare and review PoVs.
Key Accountabilities
Research and improve the user experience of current and future products, both in automotive and consumer electronics space.
Involve state-of-the-art collaborators in the NA regional sector and oversee collaborator research work.
Analyze user research data to understand customers; needs and desires for UX functionality (displays, information, interface, entertainment, features, controls, etc).
Manage contractors and vendors to meet multiple activity and project milestones on schedule.
Correlate and propose modifications and/or new UX solutions across a broad range of applicability.
Create feature and user interface operational Proof-of-Value Experiments with regional collaborators.
Identify the L0 and L1 interoperability fundamentals for downstream feasibility assessment.
Identify as subject matter expert in particular areas related to your field of exploration.
Report and share sensing information obtained during exploration to other potential stakeholder.
Qualifications, Skills And Experience
Bachelors in Human Factors, Industrial Design, UX design; Engineering, Psychology, Product Development or equivalent relevant work experience.
Minimum Experience: 8+ years of relevant experience.
Experience of supervising and directing people and other resources to achieve specific end results within limited timeframes (1 - 3 years).
Experience conducting user-centered research in educational and/or professional environment.
Product Benchmarking and experience with GUI prototyping preferred (Figma, ProtoPie, Axure, Kanzi, etc).
Excellent communication skills and ability to produce presentation documents.
Total Rewards
Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
Regional Bonus (when applicable)
Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included)
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
Lifestyle Account
Childcare Reimbursement Account
Elder Care Support
Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
Wellbeing Program
Community Service and Engagement Programs
Product Programs
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.
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Overview 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!
Job Purpose
The Principal UX Researcher conducts research on how customers use mobility products as well as new technologies which could be leveraged towards the UX experience.
You will work with emerging, state-of-the art collaborators to find and progress new approaches to solve current UX issues and to propose new value solutions.
The role targets regular proposals and proof-of-value (PoV) demonstrations for consideration towards development in products.
You will guide and work with cross-functional members from within the SDV division, related function groups (regional or global) and regional business stakeholders to prepare and review PoVs.
Key Accountabilities
Research and improve the user experience of current and future products, both in automotive and consumer electronics space.
Involve state-of-the-art collaborators in the NA regional sector and oversee collaborator research work.
Analyze user research data to understand customers; needs and desires for UX functionality (displays, information, interface, entertainment, features, controls, etc).
Manage contractors and vendors to meet multiple activity and project milestones on schedule.
Correlate and propose modifications and/or new UX solutions across a broad range of applicability.
Create feature and user interface operational Proof-of-Value Experiments with regional collaborators.
Identify the L0 and L1 interoperability fundamentals for downstream feasibility assessment.
Identify as subject matter expert in particular areas related to your field of exploration.
Report and share sensing information obtained during exploration to other potential stakeholder.
Qualifications, Skills And Experience
Bachelors in Human Factors, Industrial Design, UX design; Engineering, Psychology, Product Development or equivalent relevant work experience.
Minimum Experience: 8+ years of relevant experience.
Experience of supervising and directing people and other resources to achieve specific end results within limited timeframes (1 - 3 years).
Experience conducting user-centered research in educational and/or professional environment.
Product Benchmarking and experience with GUI prototyping preferred (Figma, ProtoPie, Axure, Kanzi, etc).
Excellent communication skills and ability to produce presentation documents.
Total Rewards
Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
Regional Bonus (when applicable)
Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included)
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
Lifestyle Account
Childcare Reimbursement Account
Elder Care Support
Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
Wellbeing Program
Community Service and Engagement Programs
Product Programs
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.
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