Senior User Experience Researcher

Job DescriptionWhat Makes a Honda, is Who makes a HondaHonda 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.”A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.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 FutureJOB PURPOSE:The Senior 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 develop new value solutions. The role targets proof-of-value (PoV) demonstrations for consideration towards development in products. You will 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 Modify and/or create new UX solutions across a broad range of applicability.  Create feature and user interface operational Proof-of-Value Experiments with regional collaborators   QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLSMinimum Educational Qualifications Bachelors Degree in Human Factors, Industrial Design, UX design; Engineering, Psychology, Product Development or equivalent relevant work experience Minimum Experience:5 or more years of relevant experienceOther Job-Specific Skills:Strong experience conducting qualitative and quantitative user-centered research preferably in automotive, mobility or consumer technologies.Product BenchmarkingMust be able to communicate insights clearly and influence design decisionsHighly desired:Knowledge of in-vehicle systems (e.g. - IVI), ADAS and/or Connected Car services.Candidates with similar transferable expertise from avionics, IFE (in-flight entertainment) systems may also be considered.What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice? xhmxlyz Total Rewards:Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)Paid OvertimeRegional Bonus (when applicable)Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx) Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdownCompany Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 401K Plan with company match + additional contributionRelocation assistance (if eligible)Career Growth:Advancement OpportunitiesCareer Mobility  Education Reimbursement for Continued LearningTraining and Development programs Additional Offerings:Tuition Assistance & Student Loan RepaymentLifestyle AccountChildcare Reimbursement AccountElder Care SupportWellbeing ProgramCommunity Service and Engagement ProgramsProduct 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.