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R&D Powertrain Performance Engineer

Stanfield, Arizona - United States of America💼 Full-time🗓 2026-10-01

Core

Evaluate and develop vehicle acceleration and drivability performance for future Nissan and Infiniti products through subjective/objective evaluations, benchmarking, and data analysis.

Role type

Senior IC powertrain performance engineer (calibration & development)

Builds

Future Nissan and Infiniti vehicle powertrain systems

Domain

Automotive industry, hybrid/electric and internal combustion powertrains

Required skills

Powertrain calibration, vehicle data acquisition and analysis, competitive benchmarking, experimental design, root cause analysis, project management, automotive systems knowledge, troubleshooting, independent execution

Preferred skills

Engine/transmission/hybrid/BEV powertrain experience, ETAS INCA/Vector CANalyzer/CANape proficiency, vehicle controls understanding, prototype development, global collaboration

Technologies

ETAS INCA, Vector CANalyzer, CANape, advanced data acquisition systems

Responsibilities

Conduct subjective and objective vehicle evaluations, perform competitive benchmarking studies, design and execute vehicle development experiments, calibrate powertrain tuning parameters, analyze vehicle data to identify root causes, manage development activities including test planning and reporting

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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