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

Job Content

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

To realize Nissan's electrification strategy, we are working on the evolution and expanded application of electric powertrain system technology, which is central to BEV/e-POWER development.

Within this, you will be responsible for planning and executing electric powertrain system evaluations and developing experimental technologies for them.

This position is at the core of development and evaluation, collaborating with many departments from the initial physical development phase of a project to the vehicle mass production phase, and challenging to develop electric vehicles that exceed customer expectations through further evolution.

② Specific Job Responsibilities and Expected Role/Position within and outside the 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 planned evaluations with on-site engineers. For extracted technical issues, you may take a leadership role to bring various departments together, support problem-solving, or propose solutions yourself. Furthermore, you may conduct evaluations at test courses to assess the achievement level of development vehicles and support the launch of vehicle production.

3) Development of evaluation methods/standard setting

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

③ Workplace Environment and Work Style (Member composition, workplace atmosphere, characteristics)

The team consists of a system development manager (Project Center), team leaders, and staff. The work environment involves acquiring measurement skills and working directly 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 a wide range of areas, from vehicle performance-related departments to parts development departments and experimental evaluation departments, allowing for interaction with many people and the acquisition of broad knowledge.

Appeal Points (Job Attractions)

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

• While playing a central role in electric vehicle development, which is at the core of Nissan Intelligent Mobility, you can also propose the adoption of new systems, and feel a great sense of accomplishment when development is completed and new cars are announced.
• You will deal with issues across a wide range of technical areas, from vehicle performance-related departments to parts development departments, allowing for interaction with many people and the acquisition of broad knowledge.
• EV: You can experience all technical areas related to the rapidly expanding global EV market, learn about global EV market trends and competitor characteristics, and improve your English skills.
• e-POWER: We are working on challenging tasks with high motivation to achieve further evolution. Market response is positive, and we can work on development with stakeholders worldwide for global expansion.

② Future career paths and positions

Development Project Leader, and Powertrain/Vehicle Development Manager

Requirements

MUST

• Individuals interested in electric vehicles and their technology, with a desire to continuously improve and enhance their technical skills.
• Individuals who value smooth communication and teamwork. Those with the physical and mental strength to see things through to the end.
• Individuals with the diversity to respect and accept opinions and values different from their own.

• TOEIC: 450 points or more
• Automotive industry experience: desirable if available

WANT

• Development experience in units, software, or systems related to electric vehicles in automotive/automotive-related/electrical companies.
• 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 more

Desired Candidate Profile

• Those who are always willing to take on new challenges.
• Those who can see things through to the end to realize their aspirations.
• Those who can communicate smoothly with department members and internal/external stakeholders.
• Those who value teamwork and can proceed with tasks in cooperation with those around them.
• Those who can proactively involve others and make objective judgments by respecting opinions and values different from their own.

Compensation

• Annual income 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 4.17 million JPY to 7.66 million JPY

• Monthly salary x 12 months + Bonus (estimated value)
• Bonus amount is a reference value; actual payment timing, amount, and conditions will be determined separately.
• Overtime allowance, etc., will be paid separately based on employee wage regulations.