Engineer 2

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Farmington Hills, MI, USA
In-Office
Junior
Automotive • Manufacturing
The Role
Develops and evaluates vehicle safety performance across the full product lifecycle. Responsibilities include occupant injury and structural performance planning, crash testing, test data analysis, vehicle inspections, safety requirements definition, and reporting. The engineer collaborates with restraints, body, chassis, interior, product planning, product safety, and government affairs teams to ensure vehicle and component safety targets meet FMVSS, NCAP, IIHS, ECE, and LatinNCAP standards.
Summary Generated by Built In

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Job Schedule: (Full-time or Part-time, Hybrid, Onsite or Remote) 

Education Requirement: (List applicable degrees) 

Sponsorship: Yes or no   

Strong Candidate(s) identified: Paige Hunger

 

Come Drive Innovation with Us.


We are currently looking for Safety Performance Engineer (Engineer II) to join our team in Farmington Hills. This position will be responsible for vehicle safety performance for our vehicles produced in the North American region, with an emphasis on FMVSS, US NCAP, IIHS, ECE and LatinNCAP. This position is on the front-line of developing safe vehicles that will help enable our work toward a vision to reach zero traffic related fatalities.

A Day in the Life:     

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. 

  • Occupant injury and structural performance planning, testing and evaluation
  • Setting vehicle level and component level safety performance requirements (energy absorption, peak force, etc.)
  • Creating vehicle safety test plans, analyzing test data, inspecting crash test vehicles, making judgments through data and facts and reporting results for vehicle safety related requirements
  • Interfacing with internal engineering departments (Restraints Design, Body Design, Chassis Design, Interior Trim Design, etc.) and external departments (Product Planning, Product Safety, Government Affairs, etc.) to ensure that overall vehicle safety as well as component level performance targets are set correctly and achieved
  • These responsibilities span the full vehicle development process: from digital development, to physical testing, start of production, and continuous life cycle.

 

Who We’re Looking for:  

Required: 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Required  (Mechanical Engineering highly preferred, Biomedical and electrical are acceptable)
  • 1 - 3 years of engineering experience preferred
  • Automotive engineering experience, CAD, and knowledge of vehicle safety crash-worthiness requirements (FMVSS, NCAP, IIHS) is preferred, but not mandatory
  • Strong data analysis, attention to detail, logical problem solving, and effective communication skills required
  • Experience with data analysis using software such as DIAdem, Altair HyperWorks, and motion analysis software is valuable but not mandatory
  • Strong skills in Microsoft Office
  • Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) required for driving Nissan-owned vehicle

 

What You’ll Look Forward to at Nissan: 

Career Growth and Continuous Learning Opportunities: 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. 

                                                                                

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). For more information, access our Nissan Benefits Overview Guide. 

 

Built for Your Best:  

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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 Nissan seeks to maximize the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable. Nissan aims to improve business results through a workplace and business that meets the 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 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the Americas that are open to all employees and seek to connect employees through common interests and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.


Nissan also values inclusion in our business as we respect and recognize 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 position that will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.


Join us as we carry our commitment to our employees and customers into the future.


Farmington Hills Michigan United States of America

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering; Mechanical Engineering preferred, with Biomedical or Electrical Engineering acceptable
  • 1 to 3 years of engineering experience
  • Strong data analysis, attention to detail, logical problem-solving, and effective communication skills
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills
  • Automotive engineering experience
  • CAD experience
  • Knowledge of vehicle safety and crashworthiness requirements, including FMVSS, NCAP, and IIHS
  • Experience with DIAdem, Altair HyperWorks, or motion analysis software
  • Motor Vehicle Record required for driving a Nissan-owned vehicle
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States

Nissan Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Nissan and has not been reviewed or approved by Nissan.

  • Affordable Benefits — Benefits are portrayed as broadly competitive, with healthcare, flexible work options, and vehicle-related programs contributing meaningful value. Feedback suggests the package can feel cost-effective for employees, especially where company-car schemes and robust health coverage are available.
  • Parental & Family Support — Company materials emphasize on-site childcare, parental leave, and caregiver-friendly policies. Feedback suggests these offerings are seen as supportive of work-life needs in several regions.
  • Flexible Benefits — Flexible work arrangements such as telecommuting, flex time, and remote-work programs are highlighted. Feedback suggests flexibility is a notable strength, though availability varies by location and role.

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What We Do

Nissan is a global automotive manufacturer that designs, produces, and sells a wide range of vehicles, including cars, trucks, and SUVs, and is a key member of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance.

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