[CS2206] Connected Car (Onboard) In-vehicle Communication System Development Engineer (General Class, General Manager/Manager)

Role of the Department

To achieve SDV (Software-Defined Vehicle), we are expanding connected technologies that connect with the cloud and smartphones to provide a wide variety of services to customers inside the vehicle. This position offers the opportunity to challenge the creation of new value unique to Nissan Motor, "creating something from nothing," and is expected to lead to personal growth and future advancement as a specialist or manager.

Job Description

We are advancing connected technologies and autonomous driving technologies that connect with the cloud and smartphones to provide more convenient and safer services to customers using automobiles. This will be carried out amidst the evolution of vehicles as SDVs and their surrounding systems, and you will play an important role in formulating future strategies and designing components for connected car devices that realize this. You will also be involved in the development of Telematics Control Units (TCU) that connect to the outside of the vehicle, realizing advanced in-vehicle services and autonomous driving using communication technology.

Main functions of TCU

• Remote Actuator: Start air conditioning or lock doors wirelessly from the customer's smartphone.
• Stolen Vehicle Tracking: Locate the vehicle using GPS and utilize it for anti-theft measures.
• Driving Support Linkage: Link with navigation and traffic information to support driving.
• Wi-Fi Hotspot Function: Transform the vehicle interior into a Wi-Fi space connected to the internet.
• Emergency Call Function: Automatically make emergency calls in the event of a car accident to assist rescue operations.
• OTA Update: Update software wirelessly to improve functions and fix bugs.
• Automatic Map Data Update: Provide the latest navigation information in real-time.
• Remote Diagnosis: Remotely check vehicle status to enable preventive maintenance and early response.
• Vehicle Information Provision Service: Visualize information such as driving history, fuel efficiency, and vehicle status.

Specific Job Details

You will be assigned to one of the following responsibilities:

• Product design of IVC (In Vehicle Connectivity) based on service requirements and system requirements.
• Advanced development of next-generation mobile communication technologies represented by V2X and satellite communication.
• Communication specification development with mobile carriers.
• Antenna development for 4G/5G, GNSS, FM/AM, satellite radio, etc.
• Productivity, function/performance/reliability evaluation.
• Cross-sectional management tasks such as human resources, equipment, and budget.

https://www.nissanmotor.jobs/japan/MC/EEandSystemsEngineeringDivision/

Workplace Environment and Work Style

This department has a team of 300 people, with each section having about 20 members, and a high ratio of mid-career hires. It handles both mass production development and advanced development, and the workplace has an active discussion atmosphere. There are many opportunities for communication with connected-related departments within the company, as well as overseas bases and overseas suppliers.

Appeal Points (Job Attractiveness)

1. The greatest reward of this job is being able to plan and propose, create value, productize new connected devices, and provide them to customers worldwide. You can be involved in the product design of the core part of connected cars that connect the car to the outside, and challenge the creation of new value by installing continuously evolving communication technologies such as 4G/5G in cars. You can acquire design skills that view various in-vehicle ECUs and the cloud, including mobile networks, as a system, advanced technical knowledge through component product development that supports the system, and excellent business communication skills due to the diverse stakeholders, in addition to English communication skills required in a global environment.

2. Future Career Paths and Positions: After gaining experience as a component development engineer in connected car and service development, it is possible to step up to a management position.

MUST

• Team product development experience.
• Japanese Language Proficiency Test N1 or higher for foreign nationals.
• English TOEIC 600 or higher, or understanding the need for English in business and aiming for an equivalent level soon after joining.

Automotive industry experience: desirable

TOEIC: 600

WANT

• Functional logic development, specification determination.
• Hardware development.
• Software development.
• Project management experience in component development.
• Experience in performance and reliability evaluation of in-vehicle components.
• Wireless connection or antenna development experience.

TOEIC: 730

Desired Candidate Profile

• Possesses communication skills to collaborate with stakeholders and proactively drive tasks.
• Highly motivated to "provide appeal to customers through connectivity," conscious of global competition, and eager to hone technical skills.
• Has a strong sense of problem awareness and constantly strives for improvement.
• Capable of development with a customer-centric perspective.

Salary Range

• Monthly salary (reference value): 323,000 JPY - 439,000 JPY
• *Determined comprehensively based on experience and expertise.*
• Estimated annual income (reference value): Approximately 5,900,000 JPY - 7,800,000 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.*