Location: Nissan Technical Center (NTCNA)
Job Schedule: Full-Time & On-site: This is an on-site role with flexibility. A minimum of five days per week in the office is expected for this position.

Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.

Sponsorship: Not Available at this time

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At Nissan, we’re not just building cars, we’re revolutionizing mobility. We’re a global leader with a heritage of innovation, and we’re searching for talented individuals like you to join us on this exciting journey. We believe that every individual possesses a unique set of skills and passions that can be harnessed to drive innovation and shape the future of the automotive industry. Our diverse range of program areas and career paths offer exciting opportunities for adventurers like you to embark on a thrilling professional journey.

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We are seeking an entry-level HVAC Electrical System/Control Design Engineer to join our Farmington Hills, MI, team.

In this position, you will operate with high independence while being an integral part of a team in the assigned area. Your responsibilities include understanding and defining Nissan requirements, resolving technical issues by coordinating with cross-functional department teams, and planning and leading engineering design reviews to develop and analyze automotive HVAC systems.

A Day in the Life:

Lead Nissan global team and supplier (USA/China/Japan/Mexico/Brazil) to manage development projects and deliverables. Review/release Nissan internal specifications, requirements, and standards for HVAC amp and controllers (hardware and software). Support and report on Vehicle Program Management milestones and deliverables. Must communicate clearly in both verbal and written communications to all levels of management.Lead cross-functional Product Development Team consisting of Finance, Purchasing, and Cost Estimating to manage cost savings (Value Optimization) and commodity quotes and budget. Develop logic specifications for climate controllers: HVAC unit control and A/C control display, as well as connected car services and AIVI touch screens. Work with all interfacing electronic control modules to confirm and release system architecture requirements.   Coordinate closely with the HVAC performance group to the calibrate HVAC systems. Support assembly plants on quality, process and manufacturing concerns. Release end of line test and configuration installation procedure to the assembly plant. Make configuration files to be used in manufacturing.HVAC system responsibility. Expert on interface of HVAC electrical functions and configurations all interfacing CAN modules, ex. Body modules, powertrain modules. Plan and participate in Design Reviews for system diagrams, circuit design, circuit board layout, and communication (CAN, LIN) for electrical components within the climate system such as controls, blower motors, blower motor control modules, actuators, and sensors. Responsible to load CAD data from supplier into digital vehicle environment for each project. (Basic NX).Responsible for software coordination with suppliers and Nissan Japan.  Must be organized to make software development timing plans, and track changes and version control. Responsible to know changing software content in detail. Travel to assembly plants, and Nissan Japan to support proto-type and pre-production builds and meetings.  Responsible for supplier management of design, validation of test requirements, and product changes. Travel to supplier for process audits on new programs.

Who We’re Looking For:

  Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Capable to present to peers and management.  Prior automotive HVAC electronics or other automotive electronic module experience preferred.  Knowledge of CAN, LIN communication, and automotive software preferred. Willingness to learn basic NX, CANalyzer and CANape/CANoe. Capable to learn/perform vehicle troubleshooting with oscilloscope, meter, ability to read electrical schematics. Ability to read and interpret software / MATLAB specifications.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience:

1 to 3 years of directly related professional-level engineering experience.

1-2 years in automotive systems or electronic component engineering design or test.

Education:

BS Electrical and/or Computer Engineering

Physical Requirements:

Travel:

Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Up to 15% of domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Overtime:

Willingness to work overtime as necessary to complete the job.

What You’ll Look Forward to as an entry-level HVAC Design Engineer at Nissan:

Career Growth: Gain access to immense career path options to grow at Nissan with international & domestic career growth opportunities + cross-departmental career opportunities available on a regular basis.

Autonomy and Impact: You’ll have real autonomy to drive changes in the business and the opportunity to develop and expand your skills. From day one, you’ll have the responsibility to tackle problems and use your unique problem-solving approach with support from your team to solve challenges 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). https://publications.livewellatnissan.com/wp-content/uploads/Nissan-2024-RecruitmentOverview.pdf

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Fuel your career with innovation and purpose by joining Nissan, a company dedicated to enriching other’s lives.

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.

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