Thermal Climatic Wind Tunnel Operations Technician 4

Location: Troy, MI

Job Schedule: Full-time, onsite

Education Requirement: See below

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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

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.  

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