[PT2102](EV/e-POWER) Electric Powertrain Application/Performance Development Engineer (General Layer, General Manager/Staff Position)

Job Description

① Development area, business overview, and role/position within R&D of the affiliated organization

To realize Nissan's electrification strategy, we are working on the evolution and expansion of electric powertrain system technology, which is central to BEV/e-POWER development. In this role, you will be responsible for planning and executing electric powertrain system evaluations and developing experimental technologies for them.

This position allows you to take on the challenge of developing electric vehicles that exceed customer expectations through further evolution, playing a central role in development and evaluation, in collaboration with many departments, from the initial physical development phase of a project to the vehicle mass production phase.

② Specific job duties and expected role/position within and outside your department

1) Planning experiments and setting evaluation items

From a customer perspective, you will define the quality to be provided, set evaluation items according to each vehicle system to achieve this quality, and perform quality evaluations.

2) Execution of evaluations and promotion of technical issue resolution

You will personally carry out the evaluations planned with the engineers on site. You may also take a leadership role in coordinating various departments to support the resolution of identified technical issues, or propose solutions yourself. Furthermore, you may conduct evaluations at test courses to assess the achievement level of development vehicles, or support the launch of vehicle production.

3) Development of evaluation methods/standard setting

You will develop evaluation methods and set standards to ensure accurate and efficient experimental technology development.

③ Workplace environment and working style (member composition, workplace atmosphere, characteristics)

The team is composed of a system development manager (Project Center), team leaders, and staff. The work environment involves acquiring measurement skills and hands-on experience with various vehicles. You will collaborate with skilled members who have evaluated multiple electric systems developed in the past to consolidate new systems.

The members involved span various fields, from vehicle performance-related departments to parts development departments and experimental evaluation departments, allowing for extensive interaction and the acquisition of broad knowledge.

Appeal Points (Job Attractiveness)

① Self-growth, skills acquired, and job satisfaction through the role

• You can play a central role in the development of electric vehicles, which are at the core of Nissan Intelligent Mobility, propose the adoption of new systems, and gain a great sense of accomplishment when development is completed and new cars are announced.
• You will deal with issues in various technical domains, from vehicle performance-related departments to parts development departments, allowing for extensive interaction with many people and the acquisition of broad knowledge.
• EV: You can experience all technical areas related to rapidly expanding EVs globally, learn about trends in overseas EV markets and characteristics of competitor vehicles, and improve your English skills.
• e-POWER: We are working on challenging issues with high motivation to achieve further evolution. Market response is favorable, and we can collaborate with stakeholders worldwide for global expansion.

② Future career paths and positions

Development Project Leader, and Powertrain/Vehicle Development Manager

Requirements

MUST

• Individuals who are interested in electric vehicles and their technology, have a strong desire for improvement, and are constantly developing their technical skills.
• Individuals who value smooth communication and teamwork. Individuals who have the physical and mental strength to see things through to the end.
• Individuals with diversity who can respect and accept opinions and values different from their own.

• TOEIC: 450 points or higher

• Automotive industry experience: Desirable

WANT

• Development experience in units, software, or systems related to electric vehicles at an automotive/automotive-related/electrical-related company.
• Power electronics development experience.
• Software verification/evaluation experience (HILS, SILS, etc.).
• Experience in building development environments such as automated verification.
• Experience communicating with overseas departments via phone/online meetings and email.

• TOEIC: 600 points or higher

Desired Candidate Profile

• Those who are always willing to take on new challenges.
• Those who can see their aspirations through to the end.
• Those who can communicate smoothly with department members and internal/external stakeholders.
• Those who value teamwork and can collaborate with surrounding stakeholders to advance tasks.
• Those who can proactively engage others and make objective judgments by respecting opinions and values different from their own.

• Annual income range: Monthly salary (reference value)

233,000 yen to 439,000 yen

• Determined comprehensively based on experience and expertise.

Estimated annual income (reference value)

Approximately 4.17 million yen to 7.66 million yen

• Monthly salary x 12 months + bonus (estimated value)

• Bonus amount is a reference value, and actual payment timing, amount, payment conditions, etc., will be determined separately each time.

• Overtime allowance, etc., will be paid separately based on employee wage regulations.