Powertrain Performance Engineer

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We are currently looking for a Powertrain Performance Engineer to join our team.

Job functions include but are not limited to:

• 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.

Basic Qualifications:

• Robust understanding of automotive technology with hands-on experience.
• 5 or more years of related professional 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.

Travel:

Ability to travel up to 15%, with potential of extended travel globally.

What You’ll Look Forward to at Nissan:

Career Growth and Continuous Learning Opportunities: Benefit from diverse career paths, cross-departmental moves, and innovative learning platforms. Enhance your skills through seminars, leadership training, and tuition reimbursement programs, all while playing a vital role in shaping the future of transportation. From day one, you'll have the support to tackle challenges and contribute to impactful solutions across our organization.

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). For more information, access our Nissan Benefits Overview Guide.

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.