[A2402] Noise and Vibration Performance Advanced Development Engineer (General Layer Manager/Staff)

Job Content

1. Development Area, Business Overview, and Role/Position within R&D of the Department

Our department aims to create new value for in-car spaces, such as living room-like comfort, through the development of technologies that enhance in-car quietness. We will transfer the results of advanced development, as shown in the specific examples below, to the product development team and apply them to the development of new and next-generation vehicles.

2. Specific Responsibilities and Expected Role/Position within and outside the Department

Examples of specific development content are as follows:

• New Material Development and Component Structure Optimization

We will develop new materials and propose optimal structures for vehicle bodies and interior/exterior parts, in collaboration with suppliers, to block and reduce noise from powertrains and tires. This includes prototyping and verification.

• Control Technology to Reduce Perceived Noise

We will propose and verify optimal e-POWER control that ensures fuel efficiency and acceleration performance while making noise less perceptible to occupants.

• Vehicle Development for Competitive Quietness at Low Weight and Cost

We will utilize analysis tools such as NASTRAN and ABAQUS to propose structures for advanced vehicles, and conduct experiments on advanced prototype vehicles for verification.

• Optimization of Motor Excitation Force through Electromagnetic Field Analysis

We will clarify the mechanism of motor excitation force using electromagnetic field analysis and propose the optimal combination of motor and vehicle structure.

• Development of Next-Generation Active Noise Control Technology

We will research and develop active noise control technology to further evolve quietness.

3. Workplace Environment and Work Style (Member Composition, Workplace Atmosphere, Characteristics)

Our team consists of 2 Senior Managers, 2 Assistant Managers, 11 Staff members, plus concurrent positions, handling various noise and vibration development themes. Each member is responsible for one or two themes and proactively drives development with a sense of responsibility. The atmosphere encourages easy consultation with team members when questions arise.

Appeal Points (Job Attractiveness)

1. Self-Growth, Acquirable Skills, and Job Satisfaction through the Role

Through this work, you can acquire not only cutting-edge noise and vibration technology but also knowledge of related components, the perspective of customer value in quietness, and knowledge of trade-off performance. As highlighted in our products such as Note, Serena, and X-Trail, quietness is a very clear customer value. You can gain a sense of accomplishment from your work, including evaluating the developed vehicles yourself.

2. Future Career Paths and Positions

After specializing as an engineer, it is possible to aim for roles leading technology as an expert in the noise and vibration field, or management positions.

MUST

In addition to having basic knowledge of vibration, noise, and sound, you must meet one of the following:

• Experience in vibration, noise, and sound development (performance design or CAE or experiment)
• Experience in developing components related to vibration, noise, and sound (e.g., anti-vibration mounts, sound insulation/absorption parts, active noise control)

Automotive industry experience: Preferred

TOEIC: 600 points or higher

WANT

• Knowledge of data science (optimization, AI)
• Knowledge of MBD
• Experience with analysis software used in vibration and noise development (NASTRAN, ABAQUS, etc.)

TOEIC: 730 points or higher

Desired Candidate Profile

• Individuals with a strong curiosity for technology and a desire to hone their technical skills with an awareness of global competition.
• Individuals who can think logically and have a strong will to achieve goals.
• Individuals who can communicate smoothly both internally and externally.

Compensation Range

Monthly salary (reference value):

233,000 JPY to 439,000 JPY

• Determined comprehensively based on experience and expertise.

Estimated annual income (reference value):

Approximately 4,170,000 JPY to 7,660,000 JPY

• Monthly salary x 12 months + Bonus (estimated value)
• Bonus amount is a reference value; actual payment timing, amount, and payment conditions will be determined separately.

• Overtime pay, etc., will be paid separately based on employee wage rules.