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Location: Farmington Hills, Michigan

Job Schedule: Full-time onsite

Education Requirement: Associate degree

Sponsorship: No

Come Drive Innovation with Us.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Emissions Test Lab Technician to join our Emissions Laboratory team in Farmington Hills, Michigan.

A Day in the Life:

The successful candidate will support a wide range of vehicle testing activities related to new product development. This role is responsible for preparing vehicles for testing, conducting emissions and performance testing on chassis dynamometers, collecting accurate test data, and maintaining laboratory equipment to ensure reliable test results.

This is a dynamic, hands-on position that requires strong teamwork and collaboration with engineers, technicians, and management to ensure test programs are executed safely, efficiently, and according to plan. While the primary work location will be the Emissions Laboratory, support may be required in other vehicle testing areas as business needs dictate.

This position may require occasional travel, overtime, weekend work, and off-shift assignments.

Key Responsibilities

• Instrument vehicles and prepare them for emissions and performance testing.
• Conduct vehicle testing on chassis dynamometers while ensuring data accuracy and test quality.
• Read, interpret, and execute complex test plans and procedures.
• Support engineers with troubleshooting activities, root cause investigations, and development of effective corrective actions.
• Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment to ensure test readiness and accuracy.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with technicians, engineers, and management.
• Manage assigned tasks and priorities to support department objectives and project milestones.
• Create and maintain technical documentation related to test setup, operation, and laboratory procedures.
• Prepare accurate and detailed test reports for engineering review and analysis.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while adhering to all laboratory safety requirements.

Who We're Looking for:

Required:

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Automotive Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of two years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong automotive mechanical and technical aptitude.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Desired:

• Experience with vehicle instrumentation, sensors, data acquisition systems, and data collection techniques is preferred.
• Experience related to vehicle emissions testing is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn new skills and technologies.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience operating chassis dynamometers and vehicle emissions testing equipment.
• Familiarity with automotive powertrain and emissions systems.
• Experience working in an automotive testing or research and development environment.
• Basic understanding of emissions regulations and certification testing procedures.

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