Engineering Test Technician - NVH

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.  

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**Visa sponsorship for this position is not available at this time.**

We are looking for an Engineering Test Technician - Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) to join our Farmington Hills, Michigan team.

Job Summary

The individual in this position will work directly with engineers to install and support testing prototype/preproduction systems related to research and development efforts at Nissan Technical Center N.A.

Job functions Include but are not limited to:

• This position is responsible for installing vehicle prototype parts and assisting and conducting NVH data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Conduct NVH tests, organize and prepare data according to engineer requests per laboratory/customer test procedures and specifications.
• Responsibilities include conducting various NVH test procedures/methods for technical analysis, product validation, and robustness, including but not limited to driveline NVH-related topics.
• Assist in identifying NVH issues through component and vehicle level evaluation and data assessment.
• Conducts acoustic and vibration measurements utilizing accelerometers and microphones.
• Process acquired data and report test results.
• Install NVH instrumentation and set up a data acquisition system (Siemens LMS).
• Perform NVH tests, such as modal/FRF measurements, near-field acoustic measurements, prop shaft sensitivity, vehicle shimmy, idle noise, body leakage, impact testing, and ODS.
• Instrumenting vehicles and conducting component/system level testing.
• Assisting the engineering team with troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and developing effective countermeasures.
• Communicating accurately and professionally with technicians, engineers, and management teams.
• Creating detailed technical documents to support test setup and operation.
• Tracking personal progress to ensure department and corporate objectives are met.
• Creating accurate, detailed test reports for submission to test engineering.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in automotive, Technology, Acoustics, or related field preferred.
• Min 5-7 years’ experience in NVH testing.
• In-depth knowledge of instrumentation (microphones, accelerometers, tachometers, g-meters, load cells, shakers, telemetry, etc.) and data collection.
• Excellent test planning and time management skills.
• Experience with Siemens TestLab, Signature, and Structure.
• Proficiency in MS Office packages (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Ability to communicate clearly with a broad range of people, including technicians, engineers, and management.
• Ability and willingness to travel to support test trips and work overtime when needed.

What You’ll Look Forward to as an Engineering Test Technician - NVH at Nissan:

Career Growth: Gain access to immense career path options to grow at Nissan with international & domestic career growth opportunities + cross-departmental career opportunities available on a regular basis.

Be where you need to be: Feel empowered at work with our "Be where you need to be" approach to work based on your role. This offers a realistic, modern approach to work based on the expectations for the position.

Rewards: Be supported with a 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). https://publications.livewellatnissan.com/wp-content/uploads/Nissan-2024-RecruitmentOverview.pdf

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The Nissan Way sets our company way of doing things, with the values underpinning how we can work together to achieve success.

Explore more here: https://www.nissan-global.com/EN/COMPANY/LIFE_AT_NISSAN/

Fuel your career with innovation and purpose by joining Nissan, a company dedicated to enriching other’s lives.

Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of drug and background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Nissan will consider qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with these laws.

It is Nissan’s policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.

**Visa sponsorship for this position is not available at this time.**

Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of drug and background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Nissan will consider qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with these laws.

It is Nissan’s policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.

NISSAN FOR EVERYONE

People are our most valuable assets, and diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team.  When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable.  Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique needs of our employees and customer base.

Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard.  We have over 10 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the U.S. and Canada that connect employees – with shared characteristics or interests – build allies, and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

Nissan also values inclusion in all areas of our business as we strive to mirror the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products and communicating from a diverse perspective which will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.

Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future.