Thermal Climatic Wind Tunnel Operations Technician 4

We’re currently looking for a HVAC and Thermal Climatic Wind Tunnel Operations Technician to join our team in Troy, MI.

Job functions include but are not limited to:

• Instrumenting vehicles and conducting component/system level testing
• Assisting engineering team with troubleshooting, root cause analysis and developing effective countermeasures
• Communicating accurately and professionally with technicians, engineers, and management teams
• Tracking personal progress to ensure department and corporate objectives are met.
• Responsible for knowledge of all vehicles in WT (arriving / departing / security)
• Assist in tunnel/soak room/mobile DAS/instrumentation/calibration used in TWT
• Maintain wind tunnel databases, PM logs, and incidence log on equipment and BDAS/HMI issues    
• Assist in developing and organizing test sequences for use in TWT
• Knowledge of wind tunnel operations (dynamometer-MMI, HMI-Intouch)
• Knowledge of CWT tunnel and bay safety (ammonia, CO2, gas detection)

Qualifications:

• Associates degree in an automotive related discipline plus 8 years of test technician experience or equivalent required.  (Will consider 12 years Test Technician experience in lieu of an associate’s degree).
• Experience with instrumentation and data collection.
• Willing to work overtime and travel as needed; the candidate must be able to work overtime on some weekends and off-shift as needed.
• Strong automotive mechanical skills, problem solving skills, and proficient using Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to maintain clean and safe work area
• Very strong automotive mechanical/technical skills
• Preferred direct related experience in HVAC/Thermal testing
• Prior Climactic Wind Tunnel experience preferred.
• Experience with instrumentation and data collection (Campbell Scientific Data Logger, Thermocouples, Etc.)
• Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, and communication skills
• Positive attitude, eagerness to learn new tasks and must have the ability to maintain a clean and safe work area

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.