New Model Tech Quality Validation Engineer Intern - Summer 2027 - Smyrna, TN

Job Description

Location(s): Smyrna, TN (Field Quality Center)
Job Schedule: Full-time, 12-week program
Degree Level: Junior or Senior 
Preferred Degree: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related engineering field
Sponsorship: Not Available

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We are currently looking for a New Model Tech Quality Validation Engineer Intern to join our team in Smyrna, TN. This internship offers an exciting opportunity to support the validation of new technologies, including Head Unit, Telematics, and Autonomous Drive systems, to help ensure successful and high-quality launches of future Nissan vehicles. Working within the Field Quality Center, you will gain hands-on experience evaluating cutting-edge vehicle technologies, analyzing customer feedback, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve product concerns before they reach customers.

A Day in the Life:

Evaluate vehicle systems, software updates, and new technologies, including Head Unit, Telematics, and Autonomous Drive features.

Conduct vehicle testing and drive evaluations to assess performance, functionality, and customer experience.

Document concerns, investigation results, and recommendations in clear and concise technical reports.

Analyze customer feedback, warranty data, and verbatim comments to identify trends and potential quality concerns.

Present findings, recommendations, and validation results to engineering and cross-functional stakeholder groups.

Who We’re Looking For:

Required:

Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering field.

Students entering their Junior or Senior year at the start of the upcoming academic term.

Interest in vehicle technologies, including Head Unit systems, Telematics, Connected Services, Autonomous Drive technologies, and software validation.

Ability to safely operate and evaluate company vehicles as part of testing activities.

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, including data analysis and presentation development.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to summarize technical findings and trends.

Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly present results and recommendations.

Ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams.

Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

GPA of 3.0 or above (Candidates will be required to provide an official or unofficial transcript during the application process for verification.)

Ability to perform work onsite at Smyrna, TN.

What You’ll Look Forward to at Nissan:

Connection and Collaboration: We offer Business Synergy Teams (ERGs) and opportunities for our employees to strengthen their relationships and meet people from similar and diverse backgrounds to foster a culture of belonging.

Professional Training and Development: Expand your knowledge and skills through Nissan’s rich innovation offerings, seminars, learning platforms and leadership trainings.