Internship: Nissan Technical Center
We are very pleased to finally be able to provide a paid internship opportunity here at Nissan
Technical Center Sacramento for summer of 2016! Naturally, we are mainly looking towards local
N.Cal schools, but I wanted to let you know also—just in case you may be aware of a student who
may be a good candidate and had some N.Cal ties (especially for summer housing).
I’ve included the details below for our intern position. It is not yet populated to the public Nissan
website, so I am willing to review candidate resumes sent directly to me in the interim. If you have
any questions, please let me know.
Best wishes,
Owen
Key Duties:
Assist with vehicle testing activities to include: set up data acquisition equipment and manage
vehicle data tasks including data entry and analysis of vehicle data; conduct specific vehicle tests to
detect, measure, document and/or confirm vehicle issues; use diagnostic and vehicle interface tools
to reprogram vehicle controllers; assist with vehicle inspections and special development vehicle
projects and test evolutions. Some travel during testing trips may be required.
Timing:
Summer 2016 (approximately 12 weeks duration, May-Sep window as most likely, subject to
availability for candidates)
Education level:
Junior-Senior
Degree field:
Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, or Computer Engineering/Engineering Technology program, ideally
with >3.0 GPA.
Other Qualifications:
Preferred candidates will have an understanding of automotive technology and hands-on
participation in student club/competition or other applied experience. Understanding of electric
powertrain vehicle architecture, CAN communication, programming and controls is a plus. MATLAB
modeling/programming proficiency is also beneficial for an ideal candidate.
Age:
Must be at least 21 years old (due to Company Vehicles policy for insurance when driving test
vehicles)
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Educational Benefit/Learning for student:
Exposure to a vehicle testing operation, experience with hands-on projects, understanding of vehicle
development stages, learning of vehicle architecture, especially related to electrified powertrain
vehicles including EV, HEV and FCV. Exposure to customer base and public policy aspects to
understand market requirements.
Contact
Owen Thunes
Manager, e-Powertrain Tech Affairs & Testing
Nissan Technical Center N.A.—California Fuel Cell Partnership
3300 Industrial Blvd., West Sacramento, California 95691
916.375.3703
thuneso@nissan-usa.com
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