Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio (USA) with Engineering Centers in Pune, India and Yokohama, Japan, Goken is a global Engineering Services and Product Development company founded in 2004. We partner with OEMs and suppliers across the mobility space, as well as clients in non-mobility industries, to deliver innovative solutions and accelerate product development.

At Goken, we embrace our motto of “Time to Innovate” by pushing boundaries, cultivating entrepreneurial thinking, and empowering individuals who thrive on tackling challenges, embrace fresh ideas, and are driven to create solutions that shape the future. This mindset fuels our mission and empowers our teams to solve complex problems, deliver measurable value, and move our clients and industries forward.

Our Vision is to empower associates to drive innovation and lead meaningful change wherever it’s needed, ensuring we stay ahead of the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow. Our Mission is to build trust that fosters greatness in our people, excellence in our clients, and positive impact in the communities we serve.

Goken offers a competitive compensation structure and benefits that support professional growth and personal well-being. We also foster a culture built on high performance, collaboration, continuous improvement, and ongoing professional development.

Responsible for providing human resources support by performing a variety of personnel-related administrative duties. This role will also assist the HR Team in providing excellent service to our management team and employees. This role is essential for ensuring the smooth operation of the HR department and supporting the overall goals of the organization.

Responsibilities:

Onboarding and Offboarding: Manage the orientation of new team members and the integration or exit processes for employees across operational systems, benefits, and rewards programs.
Support employee’s questions, concerns, requests, and information.
Assist with Benefit & Wellness administration including sending communications and keeping benefit processes moving forward
Maintain HR documents and employee records
Create and send monthly company newsletter.
Coordinate employee gifts and recognition programs, including sending employee awards.
Process employee’s client documentation.
Support the immigration process
Travel to client sites as needed.
Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’ degree in human resources management or HRCI or SHRM certification, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum 1 year relevant HR experience.
Proven ability to maintain confidentiality.
Knowledge of state, federal employment and labor laws.
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
Ability to meet multiple priorities.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Working knowledge of US inbound immigration preferred.

Physical Demands: This is a largely sedentary role. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Goken is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and engaging workplace across all global locations. We value diversity and provide equal opportunities for career growth and professional development, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About the company

Goken America provides engineering and technology services to automotive, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. It accelerates product development from concept to production through embedded systems and electromechanical engineering, CAE validation and simulation, CAD automation, cost engineering, and engineering staffing. Its offerings cover concept engineering, CAD design, prototyping, production launch, ADAS, EV and battery systems, SDV software-defined vehicles, and supporting aerospace and industrial programs. The company works with globally distributed teams (US, Japan, India) to deliver integrated engineering and operational solutions, enabling faster time-to-market, improved product quality, and scalable, repeatable outcomes for clients. Its goal is to help clients solve complex engineering challenges by combining technical execution with cross-cultural collaboration and scalable delivery models across a global capability footprint.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Dublin, California

Founded

2004

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

Goken updated its validation services in 2026, signaling active alignment with SDV programs.
The Pune technical center expansion gives Goken lower-cost execution capacity and global delivery coverage.
Recent postings show hiring across battery prototyping, CAE, and Japanese interpretation, indicating active project flow.

What critics are saying

OpenPR's 2025 SDV announcement is third-party marketing, not proof of signed enterprise demand.
Indeed reviews cite poor job security, micromanagement, and limited growth, hurting retention.
If OEM validation spend shifts to in-house teams, Goken's services model loses pricing power.

What makes Goken unique

Goken specializes in automotive validation for software-defined vehicles, including cybersecurity and OTA testing.
Its Pune center and Ohio headquarters support hybrid delivery across OEMs, Tier-1s, and Japan.
Goken combines CAE simulation, embedded software, and validation under one engineering-services umbrella.

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Benefits

Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Remote Work Options
Hybrid Work Options
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Wellness Program
Mental Health Support
Professional Development Budget

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