R&D Powertrain Performance Engineer

Location:

Stanfield, Arizona

Job Schedule:

Full-time, on-site M-F Education Requirement:
Bachelor's in engineering Sponsorship:
No Come Drive Innovation with Us. We are currently looking for a Powertrain Performance Engineer to join our team in Arizona.

The responsibilities listed are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties for this role. Additional tasks may be assigned, as needed, to support business objectives.

• Evaluate and develop vehicle acceleration and drivability performance for future Nissan and Infiniti products.
• Conduct subjective and objective vehicle evaluations to identify opportunities for performance improvement.
• Perform competitive benchmarking studies and establish performance targets based on customer expectations and market-leading vehicles.
• Design and execute vehicle development experiments using advanced data acquisition and measurement systems.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret vehicle data to identify root causes and develop fact-based recommendations.
• Calibration of powertrain tuning parameters for both acceleration and drivability performance
• Collaborate with engineering teams across North America and global R&D organizations throughout the vehicle development process.
• Independently manage development activities including test planning, execution, reporting, and technical presentations to management.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• 5 or more years of related professional experience in hybrid/electric AND/OR internal combustion calibration.
• Strong understanding of automotive systems and vehicle operation.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to independently plan and execute engineering activities.
• Strong communication, project management, and organizational skills.
• Sensitivity to perceive, discern, and characterize vehicle performance attributes.
• Valid United States driver’s license/clean driving record.

• Experience with engine, transmission (AT/CVT), hybrid, or battery-electric powertrain systems.
• Experience with vehicle calibration, drivability development, or powertrain performance evaluation.
• Experience with ETAS INCA, Vector CANalyzer, CANape, or similar vehicle development tools.
• Experience with vehicle data acquisition, analysis, and engineering reporting.
• Understanding of vehicle controls and calibration methodologies.
• Experience with prototype vehicle development and competitive benchmarking activities.

Travel Ability to travel up to 15%, including occasional domestic and international development activities.

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.

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.

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