About the position
At Nissan, we're not just building cars, we're revolutionizing mobility. We're a global leader with a heritage of innovation, and we're searching for talented individuals like you to join us on this exciting journey. We believe that every individual possesses a unique set of skills and passions that can be harnessed to drive innovation and shape the future of the automotive industry. Our diverse range of program areas and career paths offer exciting opportunities for adventurers like you to embark on a thrilling professional journey. We're currently looking for a Powertrain Performance Engineer to join our team in Stanfield, Arizona. This role will be responsible for calibration and subjective/objective evaluation of Powertrain Performance (Acceleration and Drivability). Engineer is expected to conduct benchmark studies to determine and set appropriate performance targets, and independently conduct performance test planning, project management and reporting to management.
Responsibilities
- Creation and setup of vehicle data measurement experiments using industry standard and specialized test equipment and software
- Vehicle reprogramming, data analysis and root cause issue investigation
- Calibration of powertrain tuning parameters for both acceleration and drivability performance
- Collaboration with other Powertrain teams and cross-functionally within global R D departments.
Requirements
- 1-3 years' related professional experience
- Robust understanding of automotive technology with hands-on experience
- Sensitivity to perceive, discern and characterize vehicle performance
- Ability to function independently and act proactively
- Strong team-collaboration, communication, project management and organizational skills
- Proficient with MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint)
- Bachelor's degree in an Engineering Discipline
- Must have valid United States driver's license
Nice-to-haves
- Detail knowledge of Engine and Transmission operation and control systems
- Understanding of electrified Powertrain architecture
- Data processing, analysis and presentation to provide fact-based reporting
- Experience with vehicle data acquisition and analysis tools such as ETAS/INCA, Vector/CANalyzer
- Experience with parameter tuning and performance calibration
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits Package, including medical, mental health, parental leave, retirement savings
- Unique Nissan perks, including discounts on lease vehicles as part of our Employee Lease Program and a Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP)
