Future-Ready Vehicle Tech Validation Intern

Nissan USA; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Nissan is seeking a New Model Tech Quality Validation Engineer Intern in Smyrna, TN, for a 12-week full-time program. You will support validation of Head Unit, Telematics, and Autonomous Drive systems, gaining hands-on experience in a Field Quality Center setting.

You will evaluate technologies, analyze customer feedback, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve potential quality concerns before launches.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related engineering field.
• Students entering their Junior or Senior year at the start of the upcoming academic term.
• Interest in vehicle technologies including Head Unit, Telematics, Connected Services and Autonomous Drive.
• Ability to safely operate and evaluate company vehicles during testing activities.
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint, including data analysis and presentation development.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to summarize findings and trends.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration capabilities.
• GPA of 3.0 or above; transcript required for verification.
• Ability to perform work onsite at Smyrna, TN.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate vehicle systems, software updates, and new technologies including Head Unit, Telematics, and Autonomous Drive features.
• Conduct vehicle testing and drive evaluations to assess performance, functionality, and customer experience.
• Document concerns, investigation results, and recommendations in clear technical reports.
• Analyze customer feedback, warranty data, and verbatim comments to identify trends and potential quality concerns.
• Present findings and validation results to engineering and cross-functional stakeholder groups.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Data analysis

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Computer Engineering

Related engineering field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Nissan is seeking a New Model Tech Quality Validation Engineer Intern in Smyrna, TN, for a 12-week full-time program. You will support validation of Head Unit, Telematics, and Autonomous Drive systems, gaining hands-on experience in a Field Quality Center setting.

You will evaluate technologies, analyze customer feedback, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve potential quality concerns before launches.