Chassis & ITS System Engineer

With a focus on Mobility, Operational Excellence, Value to our Customers and the Electrification of vehicles, you can expect to be part of something exciting. From the sleek design of our vehicles to the unique opportunities we offer around the globe, Nissan exemplifies ingenuity in everything we do. Our people are what drive the business forward.

We’re currently looking for a Chassis & ITS System Engineer to join our team in Nissan Technical Center North America located in Farmington Hills, Michigan.

This role will be responsible for vehicle motion tuning including pre parameter study before tuning. Experience in developing mechatronic systems, embedded software, or chassis/steering components.

Job Summary:

  • Work with other Nissan departments to set competitive targets for ride and handling during normal and autonomous driving.
  • Vehicle Motion Control (VMC) tuning planning. Coordinate with test team and release software to CDM supplier.
  • Create chassis control systems that will achieve R&H targets.
  • Post-chassis control development is mainly upstream process (system design) if the V-shaped process within model-based development.
  • Development of control logic and understanding the link to system test (vehicle performance compatibility.
  • Subjective evaluation and cross functional working to confirm vehicle target and achievement with relevant departments in Global Nissan organization.
  • Generation of cost reduction opportunities, implementation, and provision of technical support to the purchasing organization for commercial negotiations.
  • Quality improvements of current production models. Support to Nissan manufacturing plants.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
  • Minium 5 years of relevant experience
  • Experience in vehicle control development or working with chassis parts suppliers.
  • Experience in developing mechatronic systems, embedded software, or chassis components.
  • Experience managing suppliers in a project environment.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills by accepting different cultures and opinions.
  • Motivated to optimize vehicle performance from the customer’s point of view and able to work to deadlines and keep commitments.
  • Logical thinking and creative problem solving.
  • Pro-active attitude and positive spirit with an aptitude to learn.

Additional desirable experience/skills

  • Understanding of vehicle dynamics or chassis related discipline.
  • Understanding of whole vehicle development process.
  • Experience of vehicle dynamics testing (subjective and/or objective).
  • Benchmarking / trend analysis experience.

Essential

  • Fluent verbal and written English
  • Willingness to travel.  Note: Role will involve some travel to other Nissan offices, vehicle test facilities and suppliers, including some vehicle dynamics evaluations.
  • Welcome to an open lane of possibility. Drive your career forward and join the company leading the technology and business evolution of the automotive industry by applying today.

Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace.  All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen for roles based in the United States and background screening for all positions.   

All of us at Nissan – regardless of functional area or expertise – share a passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance vehicles. 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. *

*Visa sponsorship for this position is not available at this time. **

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.

Farmington Hills Michigan United States of America

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