Lab Operations Engineer

Location: Farmington Hills, MI

Job Schedule: Full-time onsite

Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Sponsorship: No

Come Drive Innovation with Us. We are currently looking for an Lab Operations Engineer 3 to join our team in Farmington Hills, MI.

A Day in the Life:

Are you energized by building structure, improving systems, and making complex operations run better every day? We are seeking a driven, collaborative Test Operations Engineer to help shape the future of our physical test lab operations. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys working across teams, turning data into insight, and building processes that enable others to succeed. You’ll play a key role in how we plan work, manage resources, implement new systems, and continuously improve lab efficiency and effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

Operational & Financial Leadership

• Partner closely with management and finance to forecast, track, and manage department budgets
• Develop and report monthly metrics that provide clear visibility into spending, trends, and opportunities

Project & Workload Forecasting

• Collaborate with all test teams to forecast future project workload, including expense estimates and technician resource needs
• Work with VPM and RM to align and level forecasts during reviews
• Track performance against plans and report actionable metrics

CMMS Implementation & Ownership

• Lead the planning and implementation of a new Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Build and organize equipment inventories, critical asset data, preventive maintenance checklists, dashboards, and reports
• Establish systems that improve forecasting accuracy, equipment tracking, compliance, and long-term planning

Continuous Improvement & Special Projects

• Support the lab operations team with process improvement initiatives, time studies, and efficiency projects, such as:
• Calibration assessment – evaluate and determine calibration requirements, intervals and necessity across all lab teams
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and reduce administrative burden across the lab

Who We’re Looking for:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or another technical discipline
• Experience with test equipment and laboratory or facility environments preferred
• 5+ years of experience in a testing or lab-based environment

Desired:

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders
• Comfortable working cross-functionally and communicating with both technical and non-technical teams

Why This Role Matters:

This position has a direct impact on how our lab operates—today and in the future. You’ll help create clarity from complexity, introduce modern systems, and ensure our operations are efficient, and data driven. If you’re looking to expand your influence beyond individual projects and make a lasting operational impact, this role offers that opportunity.

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.

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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 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.