Powertrain Performance & Calibration Engineer

Nissan Motor Iberica SA; Arizona; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Nissan is seeking a Powertrain Performance Engineer in Arizona to drive acceleration and drivability improvements for future Nissan and Infiniti products. You will lead development tests, analyze data, and calibrate powertrain parameters while coordinating with NA and global teams.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, 5+ years in calibration, and a strong automotive systems background. Travel up to 15% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of related 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Powertrain calibration

Vehicle development

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ETAS INCA

Vector CANalyzer

CANape

Job description

Nissan is seeking a Powertrain Performance Engineer in Arizona to drive acceleration and drivability improvements for future Nissan and Infiniti products. You will lead development tests, analyze data, and calibrate powertrain parameters while coordinating with NA and global teams.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, 5+ years in calibration, and a strong automotive systems background. Travel up to 15% may be required.