R&D Powertrain Performance Engineer

Nissan Motor Corporation•Stanfield, AZ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently looking for a Powertrain Performance Engineer to join our team in Arizona. The responsibilities listed are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties for this role. Additional tasks may be assigned, as needed, to support business objectives. This role will evaluate and develop vehicle acceleration and drivability performance for future Nissan and Infiniti products. The engineer will conduct subjective and objective vehicle evaluations to identify opportunities for performance improvement, perform competitive benchmarking studies and establish performance targets based on customer expectations and market-leading vehicles. The role involves designing and executing vehicle development experiments using advanced data acquisition and measurement systems, collecting, analyzing, and interpreting vehicle data to identify root causes and develop fact-based recommendations. Calibration of powertrain tuning parameters for both acceleration and drivability performance is a key responsibility. The engineer will collaborate with engineering teams across North America and global R&D organizations throughout the vehicle development process and independently manage development activities including test planning, execution, reporting, and technical presentations to management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
5 or more years of related professional experience in hybrid/electric AND/OR internal combustion calibration.
Strong understanding of automotive systems and vehicle operation.
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to independently plan and execute engineering activities.
Strong communication, project management, and organizational skills.
Sensitivity to perceive, discern, and characterize vehicle performance attributes.
Valid United States driver’s license/clean driving record.
Ability to travel up to 15%, including occasional domestic and international development activities.

Nice To Haves

Experience with engine, transmission (AT/CVT), hybrid, or battery-electric powertrain systems.
Experience with vehicle calibration, drivability development, or powertrain performance evaluation.
Experience with ETAS INCA, Vector CANalyzer, CANape, or similar vehicle development tools.
Experience with vehicle data acquisition, analysis, and engineering reporting.
Understanding of vehicle controls and calibration methodologies.
Experience with prototype vehicle development and competitive benchmarking activities.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and develop vehicle acceleration and drivability performance for future Nissan and Infiniti products.
Conduct subjective and objective vehicle evaluations to identify opportunities for performance improvement.
Perform competitive benchmarking studies and establish performance targets based on customer expectations and market-leading vehicles.
Design and execute vehicle development experiments using advanced data acquisition and measurement systems.
Collect, analyze, and interpret vehicle data to identify root causes and develop fact-based recommendations.
Calibration of powertrain tuning parameters for both acceleration and drivability performance
Collaborate with engineering teams across North America and global R&D organizations throughout the vehicle development process.
Independently manage development activities including test planning, execution, reporting, and technical presentations to management.