• Job Description

  Req#: R00092522

  Nissan is currently seeking a dynamic individual for a Facilities Electrical Engineer at our Decherd, TN automotive manufacturing facility.

  Job Summary

  • Provides engineering support to manufacturing, production control and facility operations by designing and installing communication, control, quality, monitoring and mechanical systems. Provides system modifications as required to support vehicle model changes in assigned areas.
  • Assists with budget development for new models through research and cost estimating. Develops process control charts for new models, and ensures current production processes maintain efficiency and high quality while realizing a reduction in cost.
  • Provides engineering support by the design and installation of new and modified process equipment as well as maintenance for existing process equipment.
  • Communicates with suppliers to ensure Nissan's goals of quality, cost and delivery are met.
  • Contributes to building brand value and achieving enduring profitable growth.

  Job Functions

  • Supports manufacturing, production control, and facility operations by specifying, designing, installing and supporting communication, control, quality and monitoring systems; maintains and updates documentation of new and existing systems; provides system problem solving to ensure continuous reliability and up-time improvement, accuracy and ease of use enhancements, and analysis of trends and symptoms.
  • Specifies, designs, and installs new process equipment; facilitates modification and maintenance of existing process equipment; implements and maintains preventative maintenance program; updates and maintains electrical schematics and mechanical drawings for new and modified process equipment; creates specifications, sets-up, and monitors all spare parts for new and modified process equipment.
  • Communicates with suppliers to ensure Nissan's goals of quality, cost, and delivery are met; coordinates with suppliers to discover new technologies for better ways to implement manufacturing methods and produce quality products; request and analyze quotes from suppliers for new and existing projects and design changes.
  • Assists with new project development, and resource and budget planning within assigned areas; facilitates project folder preparation, project management, and model and capacity studies with budget development.
  • Trains and supports contract staff in assigned areas; provides emergency engineering response to daily manufacturing support problems; provides system maintenance and management support by monitoring system performance conducting operating system tuning and system troubleshooting.
  • Provides emergency engineering response to daily manufacturing support problems; provides equipment maintenance and management support by monitoring equipment performance, and conducting production equipment tuning and troubleshooting.
  • Assists manufacturing on productivity, ergonomic, quality and safety issues to ensure timely problem resolution.
  • As necessary, performs other related duties of which the above are representative.

  Minimum Qualifications
  Job Knowledge and Skill:

  • Excellent communication, problem solving, and analytical skills. Knowledge of NES, TOSHA, OSHA, NEC, ANSI robot safety guidelines,
  • ISO14000, and ISO9000. As required by job assignment, knowledge of computer programming languages, welding, hydraulic, pneumatic, PLC, machine and tooling processes, and packaging design.
  • Ability to develop conceptual level designs and cost estimates for future model studies.

  Experience
  3 years of related experience at a professional level.
  

  Education:
  A four year degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university program is required. Equivalency will be considered for internal promotions with three years of experience equating to 1 year of education.

  Computer Skills:
  Advanced knowledge of word processor, spreadsheet, other PC applications, or mainframe applications to create specialized applications or products of a highly technical nature.

  Physical Requirements

  Travel:
  Occasional day or overnight travel.

  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.

  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.

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

  NISSAN FOR EVERYONE

  People are our most valuable assets, and diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable. Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique needs of our employees and customer base.

  Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard. We have over 10 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the U.S. and Canada that connect employees – with shared characteristics or interests – build allies, and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

  Nissan also values inclusion in all areas of our business as we strive to mirror the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products and communicating from a diverse perspective which will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.

  Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future.

  Decherd Tennessee United States of America

• About the company

  Nissan North America, Inc., doing business as Nissan USA, is the North American headquarters, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Nissan Motor Corporation of Japan.

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