Research & Development Engineer

Position Overview

Subaru®, a globally renowned automobile manufacturer established in 1953, is committed to innovation, safety, and sustainability. With a strong culture of collaboration and diversity, the company continuously pushes automotive engineering boundaries. In this role, the Research & Development (R&D) Engineer (ADAS & Vehicle Performance Engineering) will investigate and analyze market and technical trends, driving the development of future vehicles to meet North American customer demands.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate competitor products and Subaru vehicles to determine strengths and weaknesses in areas such as ride, handling, braking, drivability, stability, and NVH.
• Coordinate benchmarking activities including research, evaluation, and analysis of automotive components and vehicle features.
• Plan and execute market research, surveys, and field studies to gather customer feedback and inform design requirements.
• Develop and refine tools for numerical analysis and integrate qualitative evaluations into technical drawings using CAD, VR, and CNC methods.
• Collaborate with teams in North America and Japan to align research findings with future product development and infrastructure planning.

Required Qualifications

• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking with creative and strategic problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and written communication skills across cultures.
• Proven expertise in automobile evaluation with the ability to describe performance in both subjective and engineering terms.
• Experience with computer-aided design (CAD), three-dimensional (3D) printing, and basic familiarity with Ubuntu Linux.
• A valid driver's license and the willingness to travel as required.
• Passion for automobiles, customer service, and sustainability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in Python, C++, MATLAB, Javascript, Vector tools, dSPACE tools, and/or NVIDIA DRIVE.
• Advanced understanding of virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), or mixed reality (MR) and automotive drawing design.
• Familiarity with controller area network (CAN), TCP/IP, or other electronic signal protocols.
• Understanding of materials science related to plastics, injection molding, and mechanical testing.
• Professional proficiency in both Japanese and English.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: $57,000.00 - $82,000.00/year
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Pension, Profit Sharing, and 401K Match Offerings
• 15 Vacation days, 9 Company Holidays, 5 Floating Holidays, and 5 Sick days
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Vehicle Discount Programs