About the role#
We are looking for a New Model Tech Quality Validation Engineer Intern to join our team in Smyrna, Tennessee. This 12-week program focuses on the validation of new vehicle technologies. You will work within the Field Quality Center to evaluate systems such as Head Units, Telematics, and Autonomous Drive features. This role helps ensure high-quality launches for future Nissan vehicles by identifying and resolving product concerns before they reach customers.
What you'll do#
- Evaluate vehicle systems, software updates, and new technologies.
- Conduct vehicle testing and drive evaluations to assess performance, functionality, and the overall customer experience.
- Document concerns, investigation results, and recommendations in clear technical reports.
- Analyze customer feedback, warranty data, and verbatim comments to identify trends and quality concerns.
- Present findings and validation results to engineering and cross-functional stakeholder groups.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering.
- You must be entering your Junior or Senior year at the start of the upcoming academic term.
- A GPA of 3.0 or above is required.
- Interest in vehicle technologies, including Telematics, Connected Services, and software validation.
- Ability to safely operate and evaluate company vehicles.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for data analysis and presentation development.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Location & details#
- Location: Smyrna, Tennessee (On-site).
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- This is a paid internship.
- Sponsorship is not available for this position.
About Nissan Motor Corporation
Nissan Motor Corporation is a global manufacturer of motor vehicles. The company sells cars under the Nissan and INFINITI brands. Founded in 1933, it maintains its headquarters in Yokohama, Japan. It operates across four regions, including the Americas, China, Japan-ASEAN, and the AMIEO region.
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