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We’re currently looking for a Battery Product Development engineer intern to join our team in Nissan Tech Center North America (NTCNA) in Farmington Hills.

This role will be responsible for developing battery casing and racking designs for safety, performance and functional features of an ESS. This is a hands-on work opportunity if you are interested in learning and grow quickly during the internship.

Job functions Include but are not limited to:

• Creating and documenting 3D models for battery ESS.
• Thermal simulations of batteries while under testing/operation including system level heating-current density analysis, electrical analysis tolerances, etc.
• Keen understanding of the scope of test and safety requirements to perform DFMEA.
• Agility to design and develop new concepts as required for business and certifications.
• Maintain detailed documentation of design procedures, results, standards and analysis.
• Provide engineering insights, troubleshoot performance issues and perform root-cause analysis.

Qualifications:

• Safety requirements: Must be able to follow safety protocols and wear safety PPE as required for the lab.
• Job Knowledge and Skill: Knowledge of battery ESS certification requirements, 3D-2D CAD, GD&T and thermal simulations is a must. Research-oriented mindset with interest in state-of-the-art battery technologies, scientific literature and industry updates. Familiarity and experience with handling batteries (modules), 3D printing, and dielectric material selection is required.
• 1+ years of experience with using CFD simulation software like Solidworks/ANSYS/etc for thermal analysis.
• Education: Current enrolment into a Masters/PhD battery related program in Energy, Battery, Electrical, Materials or Mechanical engineering or in similar fields.
• Problem Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Other Skills: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with keen technical insights, excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Welcome to an open lane of possibility. Drive your career forward and join the company leading the technology and business evolution of the automotive industry by applying today.

Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen for roles based in the United States and background screening for all positions.

[US ONLY] All of us at Nissan – regardless of functional area or expertise – share a passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance vehicles. 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.

**Visa sponsorship for this position is not available at this time.**

Farmington Hills Michigan United States of America